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Many of you have been to the Sawtooth Valley and many of you have not, and this is how I feel every time I come back: I know every cabin, twist and turn in the road, every creek, and every meadow. Yet each time I come back it holds something new for me. Something the…

There are many things that make White Cloud Rafting a standout company. Staff, guides, great food, Stanley, Idaho, and an unparalleled passion for rafting all top the list. In addition, our customers are constantly commenting on the quality of our equipment. Have you ever showed up after a long flight to get your rental car…

Summer School Your Kids Will Love So, your kids get out of school in a few months (scary) and you don’t want them to be on their computers, iPads, and phones all summer (even scarier). Consider a different kind of summer school – on a river trip – to keep their brains firing outside of…

I love early season river rafting. It’s what we, as rafters, wait for all winter long. We get excited knowing that as the snow begins to melt, nature is handing us our season pass to fun. Ask any guide what their favorite sound is – I can almost bet they’ll say it’s the roaring, rushing…

Whenever you go with us on a fly fishing guided trip, you can always ask your guide what you’ve caught. But just in case you’re curious right now, here’s a quick breakdown of the difference between two species that are really close. A steelhead trout is scientifically known as the oncorhynchus mykiss. It is dark…

It’s never too early to get ready for your summer vacation, and you can start by checking out Stanley’s top list of things to do. 1. Go on a hike Stanley is loaded with great hiking opportunities, just about every road in the Sawtooth Valley leads to a trail head. A great place to start is at…