I grew up in Orofino, Idaho. I bought almost every hunting and fishing licence I ever obtained from…read morethis business. Every time we caught big fish or harvested an elk or deer we stopped and Emma and Stu would take a picture and put it on the wall with years of other photos... They were so will stocked I rarely had to run to Lewiston for any sporting goods equipment. I would call Emma on my dad's birthday and buy him a gift certificate for gas for his boat...I mean what else do you get the guy who has everything? I knew the old owners sold the business but I continued to purchase from this business out of loyalty when I would come home. My career didn't make it possible to live there anymore. Through the last few years, since the new ownership took over I have watched an icon of my home town dwindle away. I still supported their business. However, that has changed. The day before yesterday we took my boyfriend's mother into get her hunting license. We wanted to take her grouse hunting. When I walked in the door I noticed a lot of the old pictures were gone. Then I noticed their inventory was low. As we checked out with the hunting license I asked if they had a restroom. I knew they had one but I wanted to ask to use it. The young man at the counter (who I later found out is the owners son) told he didn't have a restroom. I really had pee...really bad...I said you used to have a bathroom because Stu and Emma used to let me use it. He replied "we aren't jerks like Stu and Emma and you're not the one who has to clean the shit up when people come in and make a mess". I was not impressed with his customer service skills...it was to the point I had to tell the cashier that I was teasing him and he was still belligerent. My boyfriend even had to comment after because of the cashier's attitude issues. He said " you seem a little sensitive" to which the cashier replied..."Not really"...glad Subway is next-door so I didn't pee my pants... I don't remember Stu and Emma having to worry about their customers use of the restroom. Maybe it's a reflection of the way people feel about your business... Oh P.S. it's against your agreement with your credit card authorization company to charge me a fee to use a credit card...but you already knew that...classy...

Pulled off on the spur of the moment based on the giant sign offering a fossil dig. We were not…read moredisappointed!! The owner Kenneth will allow you to dig fossils and garnets for extremely reasonable rates. He'll even give you basic instructions on digging techniques and fossil identification. Kenneth is extremely knowledgeable about the geography and history of the area. He's a very fair and friendly guy. Great family activity as the kids will not go home empty-handed. My wife and I had a great time digging for garnets with nothing but our bare hands and a butter knife. We still brought home far more than expected after only an hour or so. So much fun and the opportunity to get your own unusual souvenir. Beats a key chain or a T-Shirt any day!

If you want to find fossils, this is the place. You are guaranteed to find something, and the owner…read morewill instruct you how to remove and "cure" them. He was even kind enough to let us camp for the night! This experience was one of the highlights of our week-long trip to the area. They also maintain a motocross track adjacent to the dig; the vibe is friendly and welcoming.

What an unforgettable adventure of a lifetime! I just…read morereturned from an incredible 6-day, 5-night journey down Idaho's Main Salmon River with Mackay Wilderness River Trips. Our group of 16 adventurous women experienced the thrill of Class III and IV rapids while surrounded by some of the most breathtaking scenery I've ever seen. We were accompanied by five exceptional young men who were the epitome of true gentlemen. They took amazing care of us every step of the way--preparing five-star breakfasts, lunches, and dinners complete with appetizers and delicious desserts, setting up our tents, sharing fascinating history about the river, and, most importantly, keeping us safe on the water. Their professionalism, kindness, and hard work made the trip even more memorable. Each day brought incredible wildlife sightings, including bald eagles soaring overhead, ospreys, an otter, great blue herons, merganssers, and bighorn sheep. Evenings were spent relaxing around camp with great food, plenty of adult beverages, wonderful conversation, and sleeping under a sky full of stars. The rapids were exhilarating, the scenery was spectacular, the company was unforgettable, and the memories will last a lifetime. Thank you, Mackay Wilderness River Trips, for an experience I'll never forget. It truly was the adventure of a lifetime!

My husband and I wanted a wedding where we could explore and adventure while giving our families…read moretime to connect away from the distraction of phones and email. My expectations for the weekend were blown out of the water (literally) in the first ten minutes on the jet boat ride. I don't think we stopped smiling for 3 days. I can't imagine a more beautiful setting for a wedding if rivers and mountains hold a piece of your heart. The staff was incredibly fun and accommodating. Dax is the cutest 6 year old host you'll ever meet and I felt almost no stress before the wedding because I knew Joni had everything under control. If you want a wild jet boat ride, jump on Bucks boat ;) Mackay Bar is truly a hidden gem in Idaho. All of my friends and family are texting me that we forever ruined their expectation of a wedding. Sunset horseback rides, fishing, hiking and phenomenal food. I am forever grateful for our wedding weekend and Mackay Bar and we are plotting to get back there as soon as possible.

This is a fantastic state park for tent campers!…read more Showers, friendly rangers, weekend activities for little ones and a lake full of fish. The weekend we were here- every camper was friendly, weather was fabulous and it's another really clean state park campground. Another win for Idaho's state park facilities! We were in Appaloosa #2 and despite being right off the road/near the gate it was super quiet! Great final camping trip for our summer!

Decent facilities and the camp host was nice. However, there was one strange park ranger you'll…read morewant to avoid. I'm not sure if she is on drugs or having a crisis, but she screams and cries at the most basic question. Poor lady!

Super fun I highly recommend doing this trip, we saw big horn sheep, eagles, a bear. Thank you…read moreKilgore Adventures for a really fun day

We had a great time. I brought my husband and my 78 year old mother and my aunt. We all got wet and…read morehad fun. My husband and I enjoyed the small museum on one of the stops and another stop was Sturgeon Rock which my husband jump off into the river. I do feel for the price the lunch could have been better. There were plenty of drinks for everyone. Captain Eric and Cassidy were great. They played music during the ride at our request and were very helpful getting in and out of the boat. Captain Eric had years of experience driving that boat so we felt very safe. We saw deer, big horn sheep, eagles and a sturgeon. A very professional company and nice big boats with a roof to shade us.

So fun, well organized and exceptionally trained guides. Would give ten stars to Jenn, Jayden,…read moreChuck and the company if we could. Food was five star, safety and fun a high priority. Will be back one day with kids and grandkids. Jenn-get your application in for Survivor.

I would like to first off say Jordan was out river guide and he was this skinny little 21 year old…read morebut as the saying goes Don't judge a book by it's cover this kid was awesome he handles the rapids like a pro.pur over all experience was unforgettablee and my hibsand are 55 first timers and we have never had so much fun in our lives.i could not give this company a better review there are no words to describe it try them especially if it's your first time .

We did a 3 day trip with Stotts and stayed at the 30-30 late and could not have had a better trip…read more We fished bass with Jayden and Sturgeon with Tom and they were both top notch amazing. You can't go wrong with this outfit!

Do not use this guide service. I booked a trip on the Columbia river and the guide did not show up…read morethe morning of the trip after driving over 1000 miles. I had no warning in advance just left standing there like an idiot at the dock. Totally un professional.

Joe Weisner and Brett Jones took myself and 2 other guests Crappie Fishing at CJ Strike yesterday…read more It was windy when we launched and stayed windy all day. Wind calmed down to a breeze for about 5 minutes total all day; in short windy conditions. Joe handled the boat expertly despite heavy winds. The bite was a little slow in the am, but a little later we were all catching fish like nobody's business! All my questions were answered. I learned a lot about CJ Strike and fishing in general. in summary, despite adverse conditions we slaughtered the fish, harvesting well over 100 black and white crappy. My portions of the fillets was the heaviest bag I ever held. I recommend Jones Sport Fishing 110 %

We had a great time fishing on the Snake river, launching at Sportsman's Access with our guide Joe…read moreWeisner. Our trip was set for Bass but allowed time for other catch.  It was my first time fishing on a quality boat. The boat was very stable even with 4 men standing on the same side to fish at the same time.  It was going to be a hot day but where we fished in the morning was in the shade by awesome high cliffs. Joe Weisner is a very knowledgeable and very patient guide. For a first timers he put us on the fish. He provided quality rods, reels and all the lures. Joe was patient. The trip included a grilled lunch on a shaded shore that also allowed us time to dip in the water on this hot day. I hope to come back next summer or possibly sooner

I went on the 6 hour adventure up the Snake River. It was amazing!! The Captain, Kaden, was so…read morepersonable, knowledgeable and an excellent driver! He could read the river very well. The entire day was just fascinating! Picnic lunch was superb! They use smaller boats so you have that "family feel" instead of crammed in with a whole bunch of strangers!! I highly recommend Snake Dancer Excursions!!

We have the most amazing day on the river yesterday. We took the tour up to Hell's Canyon Dam…read more Be prepared it is an all day (11 hrs) journey but worth every bit of it. Be sure to get there early to get the best seat (right rear- shade and a smoother ride...you're welcome) First stop for breakfast with coffee, OJ and muffins greeted by turkeys and a bunny. Next off, lunch at an old mining ranch and finished off the day with a swim and signature cookies. The crew was attentive and friendly, pointing out historical places along the way.

Great St. Joe River guides! Worth every penny…read more Easy reservation and instructions pre-trip. Our guides, Tyler and Patrick, were awesome. They did a great job and teaching us to fly fish from their small boats that put you on the fish. They know all of the spots and go back and forth in these areas to make sure you land fish. All the while, untying our knots and helping to get us unstuck from rocks and logs. Nice, chicken salad lunch along a nice shoreline with lots of beverages throughout the day, with various beers to make the experience that much better. Planning on returning and wouldn't use anyone else.

Four of us had the good fortune to book and float with Tyler and Kyle, for a long al day float down…read morethe St. Joe. In a word: superb! From the goys' great personalities and care taken, to getting us into some beautiful cutthroats - most on the large size. Thanks Tyler and Kyle!