Idaho’s most exciting summer activity is just minutes from Boise

It’s summer in the Treasure Valley and it’s no secret. School is out and the temperatures are holding steady…well over 100 degrees. We’re in the middle of a summer we’ll never forget here in Idaho–whether we turn on the air conditioning or not.

Summer brings many opportunities to get outdoors and Idahoans love our parks, lakes, rivers and wilderness.

Did you know that one of America’s BEST outdoor activities is actually right on our doorstep?

If you’ve ever driven north of Boise to McCall or the like, you’ve probably seen the beautiful Payette River along the side of the road – and maybe even the occasional raft or kayak. If you’ve thought to yourself… “I would never do that”… we’re here to tell you that you absolutely MUST.

Since 1985, Cascade Raft & Kayak has been offering world class adventure–literally–Just minutes from the Treasure Valley, Cascade Raft & Kayak is a family owned and operated business that has taken thousands of families, work groups and adventurers down the Payette River, via the Main, South Fork and Carbarton.

What may look like ‘the craziest thing you’ll ever do’ in a photo is actually one of the most PLEASURE things you will ever do and it’s right on our doorstep, safely led by professional and experienced guides.

Here’s a closer look at some of America’s BEST outdoor adventures – right here on our doorstep!

Have you ever been on a whitewater rafting trip!?

A few weeks ago we had the chance to explore the South Fork of the Payette with our team and we are STILL talking about the trip.

As we learned from the first participants on our trip: you only realize how much fun and ‘not so scary’ these rafting trips can be when you just do them!

The people at Cascade Raft & Kayak are truly the experts. From the moment you arrive to the shuttle bus that takes you to your ‘river entrance’, all the way down the river, and your return to the meeting point, all rafters are kept safe and feel completely at ease. It can be intimidating for some beginners, but once that first ‘rapid’ splashes you under the warm summer sun, you’ll be begging for the next one.

Both the ‘adventure’ route which offers class III and IV rapids And The ‘family’ route, which features class II and III rapids, offers plenty of ‘calm water’ time where rafters can simply enjoy floating or even jump out of the raft and float in the calm, cool water. It’s one of the most serene outdoor experiences you can have!

Going on an adventure with Cascade Raft & Kayak is truly something you look back on and talk about for years to come – if you’re like us, it might even become an annual tradition! The drive is just under an hour from Boise. You’ll be hard-pressed to find someone who doesn’t laugh, smile, or reminisce about their Payette River adventure at Cascade Raft & Kayak HQ after their time on the water.

Boise River–we love you. But there’s no competing with the Payette–and Cascade Raft & Kayak is just the crew to show you what you’ve been missing.

Book a cruise for your crew and read more about Cascade Raft & Kayak HERE.