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Idaho River Journeys, who have been outfitting river trips in Idaho since 1978 are hosting two great writing and photography workshops this summer:


Middle Fork Writing Workshop: August 17-21
with Tim Cahill & Mike Shapiro

Tim Cahill, a founding editor of Outside magazine and author of several books about adventure travel, will be offering a writing workshop this August on Idaho's Middle Fork of the Salmon River. Co-teaching with Cahill will be Michael Shapiro, a travel writer for National Geographic Traveler, the Washington Post and San Francisco Chronicle.

Shapiro and Cahill have taught together for more than a decade, working with aspiring writers to develop stories ideas and hone the craft of evocatively telling tales. The on-river workshop will combine lessons from masters such as Edward Abbey and Bill Bryson with writing practice and story diagramming. August 17-21, $1,895 Adult

Main Salmon River Photography: July 30 - Aug 3
with Tysun McMullin

Tysun McMillan joins on the Main Salmon on July 30th for a 5-day photo clinic. Prior to devoting his carreer to photography, Tysun was a Hollywood televisioin editor and filmaker. In recent years he has produced two award winning movies about fly fishing in the southern Sierra. He is an entertaining, talented, and enthusiasic photographer who you will enjoy spending time with. The trip fare is $1,695.