Friday, June 24, 2011
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Spokane River Rafting - Spokane, Washington
Spokane River Whitewater RaftingLake Coeur d' Alene drains the mountains of northern Idaho, making the rafting season on the Spokane River the best whitewater on the Spokane River in almost a decade.
Run the Wild and Wet Spokane
Run the wet and wild Lower Spokane River, finding beauty and solitude right in the city of Spokane, Washington. Osprey, Blue Heron, Canadian Geese, ducks, whitetail deer and the occasional moose or coyote may accompany you through the eye-popping beauty of the Spokane River.
Do It All With Pangaea River Rafting
Pangaea River Rafting will take care of everything you require for a perfect fun in the sun. Wet suits and splash jackets are included (if we need them!) and the shuttle ride from the end of the trip back to your car.
World Famous Guides
You'll run the river with world famous guides in our rafts that hold anywhere from 2 to 7 people for the most comfortable ride on the river.
Start Your Trip
We'll put-in either at the Maple Street Bridge just west of town or the famous T.J. Meenach Bridge beside Bloomsday's infamous "Doomsday" hill. Start off running mild and scenic water with a few splashy class II waves to get you warmed up. Then we dash through Washington's most famous class III rapid, the Bowl and Pitcher. Next run the big, boat eating drop known as the Devil's Toenail.
After Your Trip Enjoy free drinks (beer, juice, water and soda) at the end of the trip as you hug and high five after an awesome day on the river.
Trip Details
Pangaea runs the river 7 days a week.
Meet times 10:30 am or 3:30 pm
Cost $65 for adults, $55 for kids (17 and younger)
To make reservations call 1-877-239-2392
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Hiawatha and Rafting Open in Idaho, Montana and Washington
Route of the Hiawatha opening for 2011 season June 11
Route of the Hiawatha, the scenic bike trail, will open for its 14th season of operation Saturday, June 11! Pangaea River Rafting is close by. Whitewater Raft and peddle! Pangaea is practically next door to the Hiawatha Trail. Our whitewater trips in Spokane, Coeur d' Alene and Missoula are perfect for kids as young as six! More info about the Hiawatha trail below. Get outside!
Reprinted from the Hiawatha, June 9, 2011 Press Release from Lookout Mountain.
The Route of the Hiawatha trail is generally open from May through October. The trail is opening a few weeks later than usual this spring due to the heavy winter snowfall. Crews from Lookout Pass Ski and Recreation Area, which operates the trail, have been working to clear snow from the trailhead at the east portal of the Taft Tunnel, which is the highest point of Route of the Hiawatha at 4,147 feet.
“We’ve been getting a lot of calls from people eager to ride the Hiawatha asking us when the trail will open,” said Phil Edholm, president and CEO of Lookout Pass. “We’ve punched through the main access road to the East Portal trail head and the warm weekend weather gave us the break we were looking for to enable a June 11th opening.”
Referred to as the "crown jewel" of U.S. rail-to-trail mountain bicycle trails, Route of the Hiawatha follows the abandoned Milwaukee Railroad grade between the old town site of Taft, Mont., and the North Fork of the St. Joe River near Avery, Idaho. The trail has received worldwide acclaim as one of the most breathtaking scenic stretches of railroad in the U.S. In October 2010, Route of the Hiawatha was inducted into the Rails to Trails Conservancy’s Hall of Fame. USA Today named Hiawatha one of the top 10 rail-to-trail adventures in the country.
Winding through 10 tunnels--including the 1.7 mile long St. Paul Pass Tunnel--and 7 trestles up to 230 feet high, the 15-mile route crosses the rugged Bitterroot Mountains between Idaho and Montana. The gentle 1.6 percent grade drops 1,000 feet in elevation along the way, making Route of the Hiawatha an ideal experience for families and riders of all ages and abilities. The three-to-four hour trip is highlighted by spectacular mountain views, wildlife and interpretive historic signage. Shuttle buses stand by at the end of the trail to transport visitors and their bikes back to the top.
Route of the Hiawatha is open 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. seven days a week. Tickets, bike, rentals, shuttle passes food, beverages and picnic lunches are available from 8:00 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Lookout Pass Ski and Recreation Area, located 12 miles east of Wallace off Exit 0 on Interstate 90 at the Idaho/Montana border. The St. Paul Pass Tunnel trailhead is about 7 miles from the ski area. Helmets and lights are required and available for rent. Equipment reservations are recommended. For more information about Route of the Hiawatha, call 208-744-1301 or visit www.ridethehiawatha.com for trail information.
Route of the Hiawatha, the scenic bike trail, will open for its 14th season of operation Saturday, June 11! Pangaea River Rafting is close by. Whitewater Raft and peddle! Pangaea is practically next door to the Hiawatha Trail. Our whitewater trips in Spokane, Coeur d' Alene and Missoula are perfect for kids as young as six! More info about the Hiawatha trail below. Get outside!
The Route of the Hiawatha trail is generally open from May through October. The trail is opening a few weeks later than usual this spring due to the heavy winter snowfall. Crews from Lookout Pass Ski and Recreation Area, which operates the trail, have been working to clear snow from the trailhead at the east portal of the Taft Tunnel, which is the highest point of Route of the Hiawatha at 4,147 feet.
“We’ve been getting a lot of calls from people eager to ride the Hiawatha asking us when the trail will open,” said Phil Edholm, president and CEO of Lookout Pass. “We’ve punched through the main access road to the East Portal trail head and the warm weekend weather gave us the break we were looking for to enable a June 11th opening.”
Referred to as the "crown jewel" of U.S. rail-to-trail mountain bicycle trails, Route of the Hiawatha follows the abandoned Milwaukee Railroad grade between the old town site of Taft, Mont., and the North Fork of the St. Joe River near Avery, Idaho. The trail has received worldwide acclaim as one of the most breathtaking scenic stretches of railroad in the U.S. In October 2010, Route of the Hiawatha was inducted into the Rails to Trails Conservancy’s Hall of Fame. USA Today named Hiawatha one of the top 10 rail-to-trail adventures in the country.
Winding through 10 tunnels--including the 1.7 mile long St. Paul Pass Tunnel--and 7 trestles up to 230 feet high, the 15-mile route crosses the rugged Bitterroot Mountains between Idaho and Montana. The gentle 1.6 percent grade drops 1,000 feet in elevation along the way, making Route of the Hiawatha an ideal experience for families and riders of all ages and abilities. The three-to-four hour trip is highlighted by spectacular mountain views, wildlife and interpretive historic signage. Shuttle buses stand by at the end of the trail to transport visitors and their bikes back to the top.
Route of the Hiawatha is open 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. seven days a week. Tickets, bike, rentals, shuttle passes food, beverages and picnic lunches are available from 8:00 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Lookout Pass Ski and Recreation Area, located 12 miles east of Wallace off Exit 0 on Interstate 90 at the Idaho/Montana border. The St. Paul Pass Tunnel trailhead is about 7 miles from the ski area. Helmets and lights are required and available for rent. Equipment reservations are recommended. For more information about Route of the Hiawatha, call 208-744-1301 or visit www.ridethehiawatha.com for trail information.
Monday, June 6, 2011
Spokane River
Starting last weekend, the Spokane River is in full action! It's as good as it gets on the Spokane River: Spokane River Whitewater Hope to see you there.
Blackfoot River - Yahoo!
The Blackfoot River is as good as I've ever seen it! Warm weather, roller coaster waves and swamp the boat family whitewater - PERFECT! Book the Blackfoot as soon as possilbe to take advantage: Blackfoot River
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