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Navigating a Better Future: Supporting Guides through the Redside Foundation
At Helfrich River Outfitters, our legacy extends beyond the thrill of navigating rivers—it's deeply intertwined with...
Airborne in the Wilderness: The Legacy of Aviation in the Frank Church
The Frank Church Wilderness, often referred to as "The Frank," has captivated many of our guests, some of whom have...
Prince Elery Helfrich Obituary 1908-1971
Fabled Prince Helfrich dead at 63. All outdoors was his domain. When he was 16 he lived a week in the wilderness,...
Idahoan recalls rafting trip with President Jimmy Carter – KTVB7 Story
Idahoan recalls rafting trip with President Jimmy Carter Paula Guth described the 1978 trip down the Middle Fork of...
USFS Frankly Speaking Newsletter – Outfitter Corner – Kelsey Helfrich of Helfrich River Outfitters
Tell us about your outfitting business. Helfrich River Outfitters operates two permits on the Middle Fork of the...
Rivers of Connection: A Semester Abroad in Nepal – Zoe Grumbach
Amongst most college students, Nepal isn’t typically at the top of the list when considering a semester long study...
Dry Fly Fishing Adventures: Embracing the Magic of the Middle Fork of the Salmon in Idaho
Nestled in Idaho's vast Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness, the Middle Fork of the Salmon River, is an...
Frank Church Wilderness Quarter: Honoring Nature & Navigators
The allure of untouched landscapes and the spirit of adventure run deep in America's veins. This is exquisitely...
Looking Back Upstream: Summer of 2023 was a Wonderful Yet Challenging River Season
The 2023 Middle Fork season was truly unforgettable. Not just because of the amazing people and the memories we made,...
Helfrich Outfitters Family Announcement – Babies and Weddings
As the fourth generation owner of a family business, I have grown up knowing that family is such a key piece to...
Deepening Connections on the Rogue River: A Corporate Retreat with Helfrich River Outfitters
Amidst the constantly changing landscape of business, the importance of sincere and authentic relationships cannot be...
Women of America Outdoors: KELSEY HELFRICH
Name: Kelsey Helfrich Company: Helfrich River Outfitters Location: Salmon, Idaho Tell me about how Helfrich River...
Big snowpack could mean outstanding season for rafting Oregon’s famed Owyhee River
Big snowpack could mean outstanding season for rafting Oregon's famed Owyhee River The Owyhee River runs 280 miles...
Drift Boats: The Iconic McKenzie River Drift Boat
Story by Troy A Buzalsky The McKenzie River Named after explorer Donald McKenzie, who helped settle Astoria back in...
Unplugged River Trips
By Sherill Helfrich Do you ever wish that you could just unplug from the world and enjoy some quality time with the...
What is a Half Pounder Steelhead?
The Rogue River in Southern Oregon has a unique and special run of steelhead. This run, referred to as the "half...
Wild and Scenic Rivers
Helfrich River Outfitters operates on 4 amazing rivers in 2 different states, The Rogue, Owyhee, Mckenzie and Middle...
A Drift Trip on the Rogue by Prince Helfrich
With the coming of early fall, the great run of steelhead enter the mouth of the Rogue River on their annual migration up the river to spawn. This is the time of year when many fishermen make the boat trip through the wilderness area of the Rogue from Grants Pass to Gold Beach.