Groups of travelers desiring to experience “The River of No Return” and the various historical landmarks along its shores, from Vinegar Creek up to the confluence of where the South Fork flows, can book a fascinating one day jet boat tour to get a glimpse of backcountry life from the gold prospecting era and into the mid 20th century.
On a clear, sunny day in Central Idaho, muffled voices are heard in the distance, as jet boat engines roar through the chop of river rapids and pristine waters of the Main Salmon River. Happy shrieks and laughs, along with the splash of waves move closer to where we sit relaxing on the beach at
A friend and I booked an “extreme” Cougar/Wolf hunt with Buck and Joni Dewey at Mackay Bar Ranch for the Spring (March) of 2015. This was not done lightly as I had “interviewed” the Dewey’s and Mackay Bar with two shorter visits prior to the Cougar/Wolf hunt. My friend and
Have you daydreamed for eons, about organizing a treasured adventure with the spouse and kids, parents, grandparents, busy siblings and your kids cousins, as well as other beloved family members. Mackay Bar Ranch offers a family friendly destination where the rubber, concrete, and gravel, meets Mother Earth in all of her radiance. WE OFFER A
We had a spectacular experience with Buck, Joni, and Dax at Mackay Bar Ranch. Buck is a very experienced guide and his passion for the wilderness is obvious. Dax, Joni, and the staff were all extremely hospitable and friendly. The food was amazing, accommodations top notch, and the experience unforgettable.
FISH ON! They’re Full of Vigor! Salmon River Winter Steelhead season starts mid February through the end of March! Periodic Sunshine and intermingled warmer days, mean the steelhead come out of their deep dark river holes and are bursting with energy! First the ice breaks up on the Salmon River.
