Salmon Idaho

Salmon, ID is located about a 4 hour drive from Sun Valley along US Highway 93. Although Salmon is an excellent destination town on its own, it also serves as a great rest stop on your way to the Bitterroot Valley or to Missoula, Montana. With an abundance of adventures to be had in Salmon, you need no excuse to visit.

With the Salmon River running nearby, the residents of Salmon, Idaho refer to their town as the "Whitewater Capital of the World." Lewis and Clark called the Salmon River the "River of No Return" and is today, one of America's only un-dammed rivers left. Whitewater rafting is a pastime shared by locals as well as visitors. There are many outfitters ready to safely take you down the Salmon's many rapids.

As its name implies, the Salmon River is an excellent place to fish. Each June through September, the Chinook salmon spawn in gravel beds of the river, creating a magnificent sight. Although Chinook salmon are the main focus of fishermen, the Salmon River is also home to several varieties of trout, including rainbow and steelhead.

Hunting is also popular throughout the fall. As with whitewater rafting and fishing, there are several hunting outfitters in the area ready to help you get that trophy bull or buck.