Monday, July 19, 2010

Road Trips!

RoadTripsForFamilies.com editor appeared on Seattle Fox TV station talking about the Top 10 Scenic Drives in the Northern Rockies. Check it out at: http://tinyurl.com/28hj9ay

White Bird, Idaho, is part of the Nez Perce National Historic Trail, which is a non-traditional park managed by the National Park Service, covering 38 sites in Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington. The White Bird Battlefield is a great self-guided interpretive hike, located about 4 miles north of Swiftwater RV Park.  Learn more at: http://www.nps.gov/nepe/index.htm

Road Trips for Families is an online magazine covering family travel from the road trip perspective.  Learn more at http://www.roadtripsforfamilies.com 

The Top 10 Scenic Drives in the Northern Rockies include some of North America's most scenic lakes, rivers, mountains, charming towns and historic places.  The Drives connect 19 spectacular National Parks, Monuments and Recreation Areas via nationally designated Scenic Byways and Historic Trails.  Learn more at http://www.drivethetop10.com

Swiftwater RV Park is a small, exclusive private campground on the banks of the Salmon River in north central Idaho, and only 17 miles from Hells Canyon National Recreation Area. Learn  more at:  http://www.swiftwaterrv.com

 

Friday, July 2, 2010

Salmon Season to Close July 7th

Idaho Fish and Game will close Chinook salmon fishing in the Pine Bar, Hammer Creek and Vinegar Creek sections of the lower Salmon River at the end of fishing Wednesday, July 7.

There you have it...get out that pole, license, and all the other gear and head over to Swiftwater RV Park, pitch a tent...and GO FISHING!  Catch a Salmon...anglers are reeling them in droves, and here on the soft & sweet banks of the Salmon River, you have room to stretch your legs and cast your line without bumping into another person doing the same thing.

This little Idaho campground is the best in the west, with great showers to to soothe the soul before you enjoy that evening refreshment, plug in the laptop to check emails on our free wifi service, and then get up and do it all over again before the season closes!

Cycling the Transamerica Bicycle Trail with Heidi

Okay...it's been a while since a post, but no worries...we're here.  There was so much rain in May and June, I think I drowned, but now I'm saved by awesome Idaho sunshine!

A very nice young woman, a Colgate graduate, cycling from coast to coast on the Transamerica Bicycle Trail Route - Adventure Cyclist - enjoyed a great tenting experience by the banks of the Salmon River at Swiftwater RV Park on July 1st.  Dear to my heart, rural community development - focusing on recreation in the Northwest - is a focus in her life.

Check out her blog as she writes about travel experiences, even the Silver Dollar Bar in White Bird, Idaho...yahoo!

Heidi, we wish you safe, speedy, and friendly cycling.  Thanks for staying at Swiftwater RV Park, and writing about the area.  Good  luck, and keep in touch!