Row Adventures

We just finished the Middle Fork of the Salmon River raft trip. It was our second raft trip with Row and we were not disappointed! The guides were amazing. They were knowledgeable of not only the river, but also the geography, history, and plant and animal life. Everyday was a new adventure. The food was absolutely amazing. I still don’t know how they are able to provide the quality and variety of meals. Each meal was like eating at a high class restaurant. It’s pretty spectacular when you can have eggs Benedict or prime rib or steak wraps all prepared riverside! We had a wonderful time and felt every penny was worth the experience. The caliber of the guides provided by row make all the difference in the experience. You won’t be sorry you take this trip. We might even do it again!

We had such a great experience with ROW on our recent trip to CDA. They provided a guide, transportation, and equipment for a trail ride at the Bull Run Lake trailhead and also for a class 2 – 3 Rapids trip we also rented kayaks at in lake CDA at sunset. The guides were knowledgeable, professional, safety-​conscious, passionate outdoors enthusiasts and really cool guys. We loved our Rapids trip. We transported from town to the field of dreams where we got all of our PFDs, training in safety and headed to our launch point about another 20 – 25 minutes away. Our group of thirteen women had a raft, two single person duckies and one double ducky. We went on the Clark fork and travelled most of the day through the meandering river punctuated by beautiful and fun short Rapids. Mo was our raft guide and ducky dad. He is expert and is such a great person. Our float day was the breast cancers fundraiser and in addition to their normal beautiful and healthy lunch spread, we had a stop for a brief service of remembrance and hope for cancer victims and the strong survivors by sprinkling rose petals into the river which we later passed down stream. It was moving and so thoughtful. Next time In Montana or CDA, I’ll be back. A perfect day.

Had a great trip floating the Clark Fork near Superior, MT. Full day of rafting some great class III ralids. My husband and I took turns in a Ducky. Great fun. The guides were very nice and lunch was great.

This is my second Row Adventure. A white water rafting day trip on the Clark Fork River. One of the best experiences I have had. The staff is extremely professional and is very concerned and trained on your safety. Love you Moe!!! They really make you feel part of the whole experience. Lunch was amazing, love the appetizers! Can’t believe they were able to pull it off in the middle of nowhere with limited space. I have already booked my next adventure and can’t wait.

We had a great time. The rafting was a lot of fun. The Clark Fork is a fun river to raft — worked well for our family. Lunch was very nice. Staff very friendly. I definitely recommend this place! The only reasons for not getting 5 stars are kinda minor: There was no changing place nor decent bathroom at the start. And then there was about a 20 min bus ride to put into the river and again on the way out. No big deal, as it’s about the rafting and being more adventerous, which was really very fun.

Went paddle boarding for the first time. Renting the paddle board was simple and the staff was very helpful. You do have to carry the paddle board down to the lake yourself but it’s just a five minute walk. Great time on the lake & only $ 17 per hour :)

We rafted the Lochsa River yesterday with Row, out of River Dance Lodge. What an amazing time we all had. It was not our first time rafting, however it was a first with a guide. Crew was fun, educated on the history of the area, and wise on the river. Chris was our guide and he sent us on an amazing ride. Although I teased him that he was getting a thrill out of telling us what to do all day, he kept us motivated and informed what we needed to do, so that we got the ultimate experience on the river. All the guides were fantastic, but we will ask for Chris again when we return!
Lunch was over the top, impressive. We will be back!!!

We went rafting for the first time on the Lochsa River, Memorial weekend! We had the greatest time! ROW was great to book with and extremely friendly! We camped at the camp ground in Syringa at the lodge and everything was great. All of the river guides were awesome. We loved our guide Neil. He made the trip even better! He was very informative and I could really tell he knew what he was doing! This trip sparked a new adventure I think we will be doing every year now! Can’t wait for next time! Thanks for the memories!

My family and I just spent 5 amazing days with ROW Adventure and it was the best vacation we have ever had… and we go on a LOT of vacations! Normally we are a Caribbean resort family but this time we opted for an adventure vacation and after spending countless hours researching options for a rafting/​camping trip we decided to go with the Snake River trip with ROW. Our trip was from August 25^th until August 29^th 2014.
My first phone call to ROW was answered by Candy and I never needed to speak with anyone else. Candy is knowledgable, personable, and can speak from experience which was very important to me. I had never been rafting and only slept in to tent for a one night before booking this trip and she put me at ease and after booking it a few months in advance spent the summer counting the days until we left.
We flew into Boise from New York a day earlier than we needed to meet our rafting group and we really enjoyed Boise. Very clean city, lots of local restaurants and shops and we even went to the Idaho state fair which was an added bonus. The next afternoon we went to the airport and started our trip.
Our transportation bus rolled up right on time and our driver Charley from Harlows Transportation took our bags, we met the other people on the trip and off we went. Our group was a total of nine people including myself, my wife, Amy and my son John. We enjoyed meeting and chatting with the other people in our group and instantly felt comfortable. It was a 2 hour drive to the Frontier motel in Cambridge Id and we checked in quickly and met one of our guides Britt a little while after. Britt gave us a quick briefing on the trip and let us know to be ready early the next morning. One thing to note, the meeting time was 7:30 pm and it wasn’t apart of a dinner. Thankfully Mrs G’s was a short walk down the road and we ate there as a group. Also if you need any last minute items, there is a convenience store 100 yards from the hotel. Beer, wine, chips…
If you are reading this and thinking about taking this trip I would highly recommend it. We are a family of 3 who lived in Manhattan for a number of years and now live in the burbs of NYC. We had never done anything like this before and absolutely loved every minute. My son John recently turned 8 and to be able to spend 5 days with he and my wife with no connection to the outside world was really special. No iPads, no electronics, no cell service, just us, the river, and the mountains.
I honestly can’t say enough good things about our guides. Britt, Mark, and Jonathan. They work REALLY hard to make sure that our trip was perfect. They are up before everyone, in bed after everyone and rowing, cooking, preparing meals, setting up camp, carrying supplies back and forth at every stop, setting up and tearing down the portable bathroom, and entertaining us in between. Guys I can’t thank you enough and when I do another rafting trip… not if but when, I will request that you are the guides. Great job! Thanks for looking after us and caring about us. Johnny really enjoyed all of you as did Amy and I.
In closing all I can say is get off the couch and book this trip with ROW. As I said earlier we are normally a high end Caribbean resort vacation family… those are great as well, but if you want a life lasting memory take the Snake River Hells Canyon 5 day trip.

I wanted to do something fun and exciting for my husband and I anniversary.
ROW’s friendly professional staff helped me plan the perfect adventure!
We went White Water Rafting in Superior, MT. We rafted the Clark-​Fork River (class II-​III) and had an amazing time!
It was a 3 hour drive from North Spokane to Superior, MT! ROW operates on Pacific time, so we got there an hour early! (Oops)
We decided to grab a bite to eat at Durengos, which was the only place to eat. It’s a typical grease grill. But food was okay.
We met up at the sight and had to sign the paperwork, get basic instructions.
Just an FYI; they sell eye glass lanyards, t-​shirts, towels, hats, and visors. They let you use a rain jacket and a dry-​fit sweatshirt.
We all loaded on the bus and took about a 10 – 15 trip to the drop in sight! We got schooled on what-​to-​do and not-​to-​do! We were on the river by 10am-​ish! It was a great float! Our guides were friendly and easy to get along with! Oh, and extremely knowledgable! We even asked crazy off-​the-​wall questions! She was on it!
The lunch they made us was simple but crazy good! Cold sandwiches with ALL the fixings, chips, dips, veggies, cookies, drinks!
We got off the river about 4:45pm! Took another short trip on Max’s Magic Bus and was back by 5pm! Don’t forget to sign your name!
I had an amazing time and would do it again in a heart beat!
I paid about $ 220 for two people for an all day adventure! I think that’s extremely reasonable for the adventure! Since we probably would have spent that on a dinner date and not had the awesome experience!
A big thanks to our guides, Rebecca & Andrea (?sp)! And of course our awesome bus driver Max!

Our paddle board lesson and tour was a wonderful experience. Our guide was fun and helpful! I would definitely go through ROW adventures again for our next experience!

This review is for the Salmon River Canyons «Family Magic» Trip.
People, I’m here to tell you: ROW does Family Travel RIGHT.
First, you can’t even sign up for «Family Magic» trip unless you are bringing a kid or two (or more!) This means, fellow parents, that you don’t have to stress about your darling child being a distraction or too loud or too… childish. Everyone there has a kid!
The ROW team is spectacular with the kiddos. All of them. Yes, they have one guide designated as a «river jester» who is charged with keeping the kids entertained in camp. But every single one of the guides was kid-​friendly, full of energy, and happy to interact with kids all day.
Did I mention they serve TWO DINNERS?!? One at 5ish for the Littles, then a grownup meal at 7ish. Genius.
Clearly, the people who designed this trip understand families, and they understand hospitality.
And, they are no slouches with river, either.
Fantastic days — just the right mix of white water and mellow float time. Great campsites. Unbelievably delicious food (prime rib! cake! cous-​cous and chicken tagine!)
Sleeping under the starts in spectacular natural beauty, and being unplugged for 5 days and 4 nights with my kid, who I had to practically drag out of the river each day?
Priceless.

My wife and I went rafting with 2 other couples today. This was the first time my wife and I had been rafting. We had a great time. Elliot was our guide, who was very knowledgable and personable. Thanks Elliot for a fantastic experience! I highly recommend this tour.

Had a great time, place set up nice park in country get instructions. Ashley was very informative spoke with confidence and very good guide .Me and my son took duckies my wife and sons girlfriend took raft, very fun, they stopped along the way and let you jump from rocks (cliffs).Rebecca had last raft with bunch of lazy rowers in her raft thought they had first class seats felt sorry for her she worked her ass off as the queens sat and watched .One woman said I emailed that I could not do physical work, that’s like going mountain climbing and asking to be carried to the top.

We had a great trip with Row Adventures on the Snake River through Hell’s Canyon. The best part of the trip was our guides! Jess, Robin, Seamus, Neil, and Piero made this trip relaxing, invigorating, educational, inspiring, and fun for everyone! And, their sun up to sundown work made this the easiest camping trip we’ve ever been on.
They cooked gourmet breakfasts in camp (eggs benedict, made-​to-​order omelettes, pancakes, and more), delicious lunches on the beach (fajitas, sandwich bar, etc.), and sumptuous dinners at camp (prime rib, lasagna, cookies, chocolate cake, etc.).
They sent a boat downriver each morning to set up camp for us (including all our tents, a kitchen area, and tables and chairs for appetizers and drinks) before we arrived. They rowed those who didn’t want to paddle in their spacious, new boats and taught newbies how to paddle and row the big boats. They also had inflatable kayaks to try out. They shared stories of past adventures and history of the area and the natural beauty. They entertained us all in the evenings. And, they brought together a group of adults and teenagers, many of whom had never met, into a cohesive, fun group.
The dry climate in Hell’s Canyon made camping outside possible, for those who want to sleep under the stars, and the cool river made it easy to stay comfortable all day. Winding through beautiful rock formations, packed with wildlife, and filled with rapids, this area was really interesting. We made daily stops for a hike, a visit to a riverside waterfall, a historical ranch, or just a secluded sandy beach.
This was a great trip for families and teens, and would be an awesome trip with just adult friends. There’s definitely something for everyone on the trip, either joining in the fun in the evenings and hiking around the area and learning about the nature and history, or just relaxing with a beer after a day on the sunny river.

I cannot recommend ROW Adventures enough! We had one of the most memorable days of our lives. My two boys are a little cautious and sometimes scared. The Superior trip on the Clark Fork was a perfect blend of adventure and safety. Our bus driver/​river guide extraordinaire, Jake, gave us history, geology and excitement. We had an amazing lunch, got to jump off cliffs and we were taken care of the entire time. Thank you for donating to our community (as I bought this trip at a school auction) and thank you for giving our family this memory that will last a lifetime. We are telling everyone about it!

The family booked a white water rafting trip through Row Adventures and it was great! The staff was friendly and very accommodating… the only down fall was the rapids were not very rough as we thought they would be. We found out the waves are rougher in the early summer months!
Happy Adventures!!!

Persuaded my lazy brother to go SUPing with me. Friendly staff (Austin was awesome) and neat store. Their rental joint is located in what used to be a bank across the street from Lake Coeur’d’Alene.
Complete with old timey safe rooms that have been renovated into changing rooms!
Pros: The only place you can rent a stand up paddle board (that I was aware of). Awesome staff. Good boards /​paddles (depending on what kind you get. They have wider ones for beginners and more expensive ones for experienced paddlers). Great lake to SUP on! (Besides the fact there is a lot of activity on the water. But compared to Western Washington I found the water much cleaner.)
Cons: You have to haul the board across the street (very heavy and tedious). Also, may be confusing if you’re new to the sport and don’t know how to get on as there is no one on shore to help you. Ie: Some sexy gals from Southern had issues so I helped them a bit figure out how to get on. If you bring a friend /​ask a nearby person who knows what they’re doing then you’re all set.
Tips for new SUP people:
*Get the wider board. They had yellow foamy type ones. Cheaper but I thought that was easier for my brother.
*Have them fix your paddle to the right size ahead of time.
*Falling in when you start out is normal– just relax, bend your knees and go with the flow of the water.
*Will post more tips later on :)

Whitewater adventures that created memories I will cherish forever. I am an outdoors kinda guy and I took a 7 day tour down the Middle Fork of the Salmon River with Row Adventures and loved it. From the adrenaline flow of tackling Class 4 rapids to sunny, peaceful moments of floating through valleys and enjoying the nature, wildlife and pure escape… this trip was amazing. Not to mention the guides were top notch, setting up campsites, providing great history and stories, and cooking some awesome meals. I enjoyed the adventure, meeting new friends, and spending quality time with my best friends. Thanks ROW Adventures!

Sure, who wouldn’t prefer to go Kayaking on their own, Guide Free? I know I would, but when you are in a town without Kayak and really aren’t all that experienced… ROW Adventures is there.
My man and I took the Sunset Tour. Our guide grew up in the area and was able to share with us the history of the town, lake and knew almost everything there was to know about the wild life in the area. I find most guides in any sort of tour annoying because they talk from a script. He did not do this. He simply had a conversation with us, we asked questions… he answered and he asked us questions.
It was a two hour Kayak ride that started with a brief but necessary safety chat and took us out and back just in time to see sunset. At sunset some Champagne was popped and then we went back in.
You do not need to know how to Kayak to take this tour of the lake, the guide will give you tips on how to paddle and turn. I felt safe the entire time.
I recommend spending the money on this if you are in town and want to find a relaxing, informative and active way to end your evening.