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Best Outdoor Books to Read in the Wilderness

Best Outdoor Books to Read in the Wilderness

Obviously, coming up with a list of outdoor books was difficult for me - I got carried away thinking of all the books that I find relevant to the great outdoors. I am an incredibly avid reader and I think one of the best settings for enjoying a good book is outdoors,...

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Things to do in Stanley Idaho – Trailhead to Idaho Adventure

Things to do in Stanley Idaho – Trailhead to Idaho Adventure

Things to do in Stanley Idaho When you come on a spring or early summer river trip with Solitude River Trips, we begin our journey in the mountain town of Stanley, Idaho. Even though you'll be in Idaho for a world-class fly fishing or rafting trip down the Middle Fork...

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Things to do in Salmon Idaho – Gateway to the Wilderness

Things to do in Salmon Idaho – Gateway to the Wilderness

Visit Salmon, Idaho and Find Adventure Salmon, Idaho is the home of Solitude River Trips, and is the base for our Middle Fork operations. We have grown to love this bustling small town and all of its quirks, and are excited to introduce visitors to the wide range of...

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What Do River Guides Do in the Winter?

What Do River Guides Do in the Winter?

What do river guides do in the winter? As a career river guide, I am well accustomed to questions regarding any and all seasons that aren’t summer, when we river guides have to find something else to do and make a living. What do we actually do when we aren’t on the...

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8 Health and Wellness Benefits of Nature Travel

8 Health and Wellness Benefits of Nature Travel

As I was pondering the benefits of nature travel, I was reminded of what a positive impact the outdoors has had on my life. Travel can bring very different joys and benefits for different people. Some love adrenaline, some crave relaxation; some value high-end escapes...

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Living Slow: Exploring the Benefits of Being on River Time

Living Slow: Exploring the Benefits of Being on River Time

We're on River Time, And We Are Living SlowI recently heard the term “living slow” and was immediately reminded of another phrase we hear all the time on the river, “we’re on river time”. I decided to investigate further into this idea of living slow and found that...

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Essential Gear for Women: Packing Tips from a Pro River Guide

Essential Gear for Women: Packing Tips from a Pro River Guide

What Are the Essential Pieces of Gear for Women on an Outdoor Adventure? Planning a vacation as a lady comes with its own set of challenges and also special aspects to look forward to! I know how daunting it can be to try and come up with every little thing you might...

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Top 3 Fly Fishing Rivers in Idaho

Top 3 Fly Fishing Rivers in Idaho

Several of the most famous fly fishing waters in the country flow through Idaho. The eastern border with Montana and Wyoming is geographically defined by the Continental Divide where the cold clean headwaters of the major Northwest rivers flow off the Rocky Mountains. This region provides anglers a lifetime of trout fisheries to explore.

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    “This was my first time using dry flies. Being able to see a cutthroat come up to the surface and take the fly is a blast! The “Solitude experience” was priceless. Willi and his crew are tops.”
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    P.O. Box 696 |  Salmon, ID 83467
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