River Dance Lodge – Idaho’s Outdoor Adventure Resort is located on the Clearwater River in Central Idaho.

Idaho is the best-kept secret in the American West The 13th largest state in the USA with only 1.5 million people, 69% of the land is publicly owned. Much is National Forest and BLM land, so recreation opportunities are limitless.

Smack dab in the middle, River Dance Lodge offers all-inclusive packages for families start at under $170/person per day! Each family stays in a private log cabin with it’s own hot tub on the deck and magnificent views of the surrounding forest.

Near the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness area and surrounded by mountains and rivers, guided activities include rafting, kayaking, biking, hiking and fly fishing all operated by the lodge’s own staff. It’s the perfect place for families of all ages. Each day two activity options are offered, so the more active can choose something to fit their interests while the “explorer” series offers a gentler choice.

Meals in the lodge dining room are prepared by Chef David Amar, a native of Provence, France and are a fusion of French and Pacific Northwest cooking. Huckleberry glazed wild Alaska salmon, local grass-fed rib-eye, vegetarian eggplant parmesan and quiche are a few sample menu items. After dinner enjoy campfires and story telling.

There are no TV’s or phones in the cabins and cell service doesn’t exist (however there is a public phone and wireless internet in the main lodge building). This is the homeland of the Nez Perce Indians and learning about their history and culture is part of the experience. Learn more at www.RiverDanceLodge.com

Whitewater rafting on a wilderness river is one of the best family vacations there is. Everyone is unplugged and the focus is on the “now” and the magic of the river and wilderness. Families bond in ways that no other trip can offer.

Imagine floating through wild canyons with fun roller-coaster like waves and each night sleeping on a huge white sand beach under a star-studded sky! Along the way learn about the Native Americans who lived here and see some of their rock art. Learn about Lewis and Clark who passed this way. ROW Adventures’ “Family Magic” rafting on the Salmon River is a 5-day/4-night adventure on Idaho’s Salmon River which has the biggest white sand beaches of any river in the US. Summer camping is ideal with no mosquitoes and warm evenings under a star-studded sky.

Rapids are fun and rafters as young as five are welcome. There’s a wide choice of challenge level as we offer oar-powered rafts for those that just want to ride along; paddle rafts where everyone paddles and inflatable kayaks for those that want more of a personal challenge. A cargo raft travels ahead to set up camp replete with tents, kitchen, tables and chairs. The trip covers 72 miles and includes visits to Indian rock art sites, pioneer homesteads, plenty of play time on the beaches and the fun of traveling with other families. You can’t go on these trips if you don’t bring a kid!

Learn more at: http://www.rowadventures.com/family-rafting-trips.html