You can see the birds of prey in their natural river canyon habitat on a
scenic float trip. South of Boise, the Snake River has cut a canyon where more
eagles, hawks, and falcons nest each spring in greater concentrations than at
any other place in North America. The Snake River Birds of Prey Area is
protected here. These are scenic trips only. There are no large rapids on this
stretch. The best time to take this float is in the spring.

You can see the birds of prey in their natural river canyon habitat on a scenic float trip. South of Boise, the Snake River has cut a canyon where more eagles, hawks, and falcons nest each spring in greater concentrations than at any other place in North America. The Snake River Birds of Prey Area is protected here. These are scenic trips only. There are no large rapids on this stretch. The best time to take this float is in the spring.

Bird's eye view of the park

Birds of Prey Scenic Float

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### Overview

Situated along the Snake River, Celebration Park (managed by Canyon County)
was established as Idaho's only archaeological park in 1989. A walk through
the basalt deposited by the Bonneville flood reveals petroglyphs 100 to 10,000
years old. Visitors learn about the Paleolithic and Archaic lifeways and can
enjoy throwing a dart with an atlatl. Experience a walking tour of historic
Guffey Railroad Bridge and be captivated by southwest Idaho's early mining and
railroad history. A non-motorized trail along the north bank of the Snake
River provides access upstream to Halverson Lake, a small pond nestled along
the canyon wall. Other non-motorized trails lead through the Bonneville Flood
boulders scattered across Halverson Bar. These trails converge into one trail
and can be followed up stream approximately 10 miles toward Swan Falls Dam.
This trail opens to motorized use about halfway to the dam. Guffey Bridge,
located at the downstream edge of Celebration Park, provides one of the few
crossings over the Snake River. The one-time railroad bridge built in 1897 has
been restored for non-motorized use and provides access to primitive trails on
the south side of the river.

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<h3>Overview</h3>

<p>Situated along the Snake River, Celebration Park (managed by Canyon County) was established as Idaho's only archaeological park in 1989. A walk through the basalt deposited by the Bonneville flood reveals petroglyphs 100 to 10,000 years old. Visitors learn about the Paleolithic and Archaic lifeways and can enjoy throwing a dart with an atlatl. Experience a walking tour of historic Guffey Railroad Bridge and be captivated by southwest Idaho's early mining and railroad history. A non-motorized trail along the north bank of the Snake River provides access upstream to Halverson Lake, a small pond nestled along the canyon wall. Other non-motorized trails lead through the Bonneville Flood boulders scattered across Halverson Bar. These trails converge into one trail and can be followed up stream approximately 10 miles toward Swan Falls Dam. This trail opens to motorized use about halfway to the dam. Guffey Bridge, located at the downstream edge of Celebration Park, provides one of the few crossings over the Snake River. The one-time railroad bridge built in 1897 has been restored for non-motorized use and provides access to primitive trails on the south side of the river.</p>

Celebration Park

The Owyhee Front is a popular area offering a wide range of off-highway
vehicle (OHV) trails including single-track for OHV motorcycles and wider
trails and two-tracks for ATVs and other motorized vehicles. This trail system
including Hemingway Butte, Fossil Creek and Rabbit Creek OHV trailheads
features access to hundreds of miles of roads, moderate to difficult trails
and sand washes on steep, rocky terrain. These trailheads also provide loading
ramps, staging areas and restrooms. Cross-country travel is only allowed in
the 200 acre area immediate adjacent to the Hemingway Butte OHV Trailhead.
Otherwise, please do not travel cross-country in this area. The Murphy Travel
Management Plan has established areas where OHV is limited to designated
routes.

The Owyhee Front is a popular area offering a wide range of off-highway vehicle (OHV) trails including single-track for OHV motorcycles and wider trails and two-tracks for ATVs and other motorized vehicles. This trail system including Hemingway Butte, Fossil Creek and Rabbit Creek OHV trailheads features access to hundreds of miles of roads, moderate to difficult trails and sand washes on steep, rocky terrain. These trailheads also provide loading ramps, staging areas and restrooms. Cross-country travel is only allowed in the 200 acre area immediate adjacent to the Hemingway Butte OHV Trailhead. Otherwise, please do not travel cross-country in this area. The Murphy Travel Management Plan has established areas where OHV is limited to designated routes.

Rabbit Creek OHV Trail

The Wilson Creek area provides users with non-motorized opportunities to enjoy
the Owyhee Desert. Several trails create a variety of hiking, mountain biking,
and equestrian experiences.

The Wilson Creek area provides users with non-motorized opportunities to enjoy the Owyhee Desert. Several trails create a variety of hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian experiences.

Wilson Creek Travel Management Area

Fossil Creek OHV Trail

The deep canyon of the Snake River, with its crags and crevices and thermal
updrafts, is home to the greatest concentration of nesting birds of prey in
North America and perhaps, the world. The BLM's mission at the Morley Nelson
Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area (NCA) is to preserve this
remarkable wildlife habitat, while providing for other compatible uses of the
land. Some 800 pairs of hawks, owls, eagles and falcons come each spring to
mate and raise their young. The NCA encompasses 485,000 acres of "nature in
the rough" along 81 miles of the Snake River in southwest Idaho., The birds
and their unique environment offer rich rewards to those willing to experience
the NCA on its own terms and who have patience to fit into the natural rhythms
of life in this special place.

The deep canyon of the Snake River, with its crags and crevices and thermal updrafts, is home to the greatest concentration of nesting birds of prey in North America   and perhaps, the world. The BLM's mission at the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area (NCA) is to preserve this remarkable wildlife habitat, while providing for other compatible uses of the land. Some 800 pairs of hawks, owls, eagles and falcons come each spring to mate and raise their young. The NCA encompasses 485,000 acres of "nature in the rough" along 81 miles of the Snake River in southwest Idaho., The birds and their unique environment offer rich rewards to those willing to experience the NCA on its own terms and who have patience to fit into the natural rhythms of life in this special place.

Birds of Prey Scenic Float

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Celebration Park

Rabbit Creek OHV Trail

Wilson Creek Travel Management Area

Fossil Creek OHV Trail

Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area