Wildlife & Nature

The Nighthawks of the Middle Fork

Anna Pauken — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 20:55:35 +0000

The Nighthawks of the Middle Fork Our Middle Fork manager, Kim Cunningham, loves Nighthawks. If you’ve been on a trip with her before, maybe you’ve heard her talk about them. If not, be...

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Guide to Fly Fishing on the Middle Fork of the Salmon River

Maia DeGaetano — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 23:00:54 +0000

Guide to Fly Fishing on the Middle Fork of the Salmon River Flowing through central Idaho, the Middle Fork of the Salmon River is a pristine wilderness paradise for anglers and nature lovers alike...

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Unique Wildlife of the Galapagos Islands

Maia DeGaetano — Thu, 26 Jan 2023 19:40:56 +0000

Unique Wildlife of the Galapagos Islands Around 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador are the Galapagos Islands, a volcanic archipelago that is home to wildlife seen nowhere else on Earth. The islands...

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Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness

Michelle Darnell — Tue, 15 Feb 2022 21:46:49 +0000

Exploring the Frank Church - River of No Return Wilderness Sprawling across more than two million acres within the state of Idaho, the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness is one of the largest...

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Creature Feature - Blue Footed Boobie

Stephanie Engle — Mon, 06 Apr 2020 18:09:23 +0000

Scientific name: Sula nebouxii Trips: Galapagos Unbound Tour Likelihood of sightings: Very high Aptly named for their bright blue feet, these iconic boobies inhabit both Española and North Seymour...

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Fish of the Lower Deschutes Wild and Scenic River

Peter Grubb — Thu, 12 Mar 2020 05:44:23 +0000

The Lower Deschutes Wild and Scenic River is a legendary river for those who love fishing and is famous for both native rainbow trout and summer-run steelhead. It is also a river rich in lessons...

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Geology of the Lower Deschutes River

Peter Grubb — Thu, 05 Mar 2020 05:10:04 +0000

Geology of the Lower Deschutes Rivers are magical corridors that lead you into the surface of the earth, revealing otherwise hidden stories of geologic history. Over millennial, rivers have carved...

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Creature Feature: North American Black Bear

editor — Fri, 21 Sep 2018 14:25:33 +0000

Species: North American Black Bear Trip: Middle Fork Salmon, Rogue River Habitat: Forests of North America Likelihood of encountering this species: Rare to very likely, depending on time of year...

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#CreatureFeature: Gray Wolf

editor — Fri, 21 Sep 2018 14:16:39 +0000

Species: Gray Wolf Trip: All Rivers in Idaho and the Rogue River in Oregon Habitat: North America West Mountain Ranges Likelihood of encountering this species: Extremely Unlikely The wolf carries...

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#CreatureFeature: North American River Otter

editor — Fri, 21 Sep 2018 14:16:39 +0000

Species: North American River Otter Trip: Any rafting, hiking or fishing trips in Idaho or Oregon Habitat: North America Waterways Likelihood of Encountering: Moderate Though relatively small, the...

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