River of No Return

by Johnny Carrey and Cort Conley

The Salmon River is a popular destination for whitewater rafting, and is colloquially known as the "River of No Return" for its swift currents that make up stream travel difficult. It has beautiful... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0960356622
• ISBN13: 9780960356621
• Release Date: January 1978
• Publisher: Backeddy Books
• Length: 329 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Old material that is still perfect for the trip

This book is a unique guide to the Salmon River, it's history and people. Unlike most travel guides, and because of the subject matter, this guide viable long after it's publication. Highly recommended.

Great History of the River

A must read before a trip down the river. Excellent job of giving you a glimpse of the trying times and hardships the canyon had on early homesteaders.

River of No Return

A river guide essential! This is the definitive history of the Main Salmon River from North Fork to the confluence of the Snake River. Don't float without it!

A must read for any Salmon River rafting & hiking enthusiast

Have you ever been on the Salmon River and wondered about the history behind all those beautiful sights everyone takes for granted? Well, now is your chance to find out. River of No Return is a detailed description of the history, dating back to the 1800's, along the entire Idaho Salmon River and its tributaries. The stories of explorers, miners, homesteaders along with their trial & tribulation brings the entire river drainage to life. The actual history behind the river is truly increadible. Being a local Idahoan I had heard some stories of the past, but this book tells of them all and answers many questions. Rafters and hikers who travel down or along the river will be able to truly appreciate the trip because of the detailed mapping and fact gathering done by the authors. I strongly feel that this book is a must for anyone about to travel into that part of God's Country.