Things To Do & See
Dining and Lodging in Riggins, Idaho
Heaven’s Gate Lookout and Recreation Trail
17 miles from Riggins, Idaho, southwest of US 95 on Forest Road 517; 1/2 mile hike from the Parking Area
Rapid River Hatchery
10 minutes Southwest of Riggins, Idaho.
Admission is free. Tours are available. Visiting hours are 8am to 4pm, everyday.
Seven Devils Campground
17 miles from Riggins, Idaho, southwest of US 95 on Forest Road 517.
Wolf Education & Research Center
1 hour, 30 minutes North of Riggins, Idaho on U.S. Hwy 95.
Admission ranges from $2 to $10, children 6 and under are free. Self-guided and guided tours available. Visiting hours vary.
Whitebird Battlefield
30 minutes North of Riggins, Idaho on U.S. Hwy 95 on the Whitebird Grade.
Admission is free; this is a roadside historical marker.
Voluntourism Opportunities in Idaho
REGIONAL CALENDAR OF EVENTS
The World Jet Boat Marathon Championship Races
April 19-21, 2012
Music, food and dancing all over town every night – don’t miss the best marathon boat racers from the U.S., Mexico, New Zealand and Canada!
- Outdoor BBQ, Race-Boat Show, Awards Banquet
- Phone 208-628-3952
- Learn more about the races here!
Riggins Farmers’ Market
June – September, Thursdays from 3pm-6pm
Get a taste of truly local fruits, foods and produce straight from the growers every Thursday afternoon at City Park in downtown, Riggins. Homegrown, homemade or handmade goods from Pollock to White Bird! Favorites include Mignerey’s triple chocolate cookies, the Doughnut Ladies mini sugar doughnuts, Simpson’s sweet corn,Poppe’s garden fresh greens (spinach, lettuce, kale) and the Killgore peaches.
- Phone 208-628-3952
- Learn more about the races here!
Annual Riggins Rodeo & Parade
May 5 & 6, 2012
- Two full days of rodeo action on Saturday and Sunday.
- Traditional Cowboy Breakfast and Main Street Parade on Sunday.
Complete Event Information
Email the Riggins Rodeo
Sacred Salmon Ceremony
May 19, 2012
- Nez Perce Tribal Elder, Horace Axtell, presides over this spiritual ceremony that welcomes the annual return of Salmon to native waters each Spring.
Complete Event Information
Annual Bigwater Blowout
June 2, 2012
- A Dutch Oven Cook-off and sampling, live music, food vendors and a Beer Garden.
- Sit back and watch the Dories, rafts, and kayaks run the legendary big whitewater of the Salmon River or take advantage of of the huge discounted raft trips and experience the rapids for yourself!
Complete Event Information
Email the Bigwater Blowout
Hot Summer Nights Festival
July 27 & 28, 2012
- The Talent Show offers cash prizes for youth and adult performers on Friday.
- The Annual Boardwalk will entertain all ages with family fun and games, water slides, spin art, sno-cones, food booths, live music, a Beer Garden, a house of mirrors and more on Saturday!Phone 208-628-3615
