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We floated the John Day River, 70 miles from Clarno to Cottonwood in June 2025. Flows started at 2700 CFS and were at 1700 CFS when we ended the trip 6 days later. Sunny weather, great fishing and not too many people made it a good trip.
Scenes from the John Day River | 70 miles from Clarno to Cottonwood
The scenic Smith River in Montana is 59 miles of floating paradise. With stunning canyon walls, beautiful forests and a limited number of floaters, it is a trip you won't soon forget. We floated the Smith in May of 2025, flows were fairly high and muddy. We took 5 days for our trip, the maximum days allowed on the river. We hope you enjoy some of the highlights from this trip!
Floating Down the Smith River | Montana 2025
A remnant of the Ice Age Floods, Steamboat Rock seems to float above modern day Banks Lake. For one of the most spectacular hikes in the region head to the top of Steamboat Rock and tour the mostly flat top soaking in the 360 degree views as you gaze across the Grand Coulee.
Hiking Steamboat Rock, Washington
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