A Family-Owned Wilderness Experience
Middle Fork Adventures isn’t just another outfitter — it’s a family-owned and operated river company rooted in passion, friendship, and a shared love for the river and the wilderness.
Founded and run by Dan Newman and David Cline, MFA exists because we love the river, and we want you to experience it too. Not just as customers — but as friends and part of our river family.
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From the moment you reach out to us, until the final campfire on the beach at the end of your trip, our goal is helping you have the best vacation ever. That’s not a tagline — it’s our mission. We don’t just run trips — we pour our hearts into every detail. This is our passion, not just our business.
Dan brings decades of outdoor experience and a kind, infectious optimism to every trip. He believes in meaningful connection, authentic experiences, and showing people just how beautiful life can be.
With 20 years of guiding under his belt, David’s love for wilderness and community shines through in everything he does. He knows how to make every guest feel at home while providing steady leadership.
The Middle Fork Adventures Difference
From logistics to packing tips, travel help, deluxe camping gear, and chef-inspired meals, we handle every detail so you can focus on enjoying the adventure. Our team will coordinate:
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Travel and lodging before and after your trip
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Top-of-the-line rafting and camping equipment
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Expert guidance on gear and packing
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Food and drinks including dietary preferences and needs
Whether it’s your first time on the river or your tenth, we work to make this week truly unforgettable.
We are adventure experts.
That means that our team is held to the highest standards in all aspects of trip leading.
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Our guides earn and uphold the highest levels of safety, medical and swiftwater training
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We are experts on the cultural history and local ecology of the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness
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We are passionate defenders and stewards of the American Wilderness and practice wilderness ethics
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Middle Fork Adventures' guides are exceptional outdoor cooks! We are committed to shopping locally sourced, organic ingredients whenever possible
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We proactively support our local community as well as the guiding community at large
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Our leadership team believes in supporting our family of guides to help them reach their goals.
This winning combination of strong leaders and capable, supportive & inclusive guides, coupled with arguably the most beautiful river trip in the country, allows us to provide the best trip in the industry.
You are our priority! From cooking delicious meals to setting up luxury camping accommodations, Middle Fork Adventures provides fully inclusive, proudly authentic river expeditions.
Middle Fork Adventures is led by a small group of dedicated professionals who love rivers, wilderness, and sharing these special places on the adventure of a lifetime. We specialize in full-service 6 day - 5 night rafting trips, locally sourced organic meals and fun! We pride ourselves on our experienced, knowledgeable and professional guides and providing you with unparalleled access to the Middle Fork of the Salmon.
We are a family owned, family oriented river rafting company. That means we are dedicated to first class hospitality; providing a welcoming adventurous atmosphere, helping to create lifelong memories, and having authentic wilderness experiences​.
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MFA helps coordinate all transportation to and from our trips. We make traveling to and from the remote Middle Fork easy. Get ready for 6 days and 5 nights of wilderness adventure!
Healthy, delicious, chef-inspired meals are organic and locally sourced as much as possible. We love food, and we love cooking for friends - come break bread with us!
Deluxe Sleeping Accommodations always included at no extra charge: over sized tent, elevated cot, sleeping pad, sleeping bag and pillow. You are going to have a great nights sleep!
A variety of boat types and river experiences to accommodate all types of adventurers from the ambitious to the relaxed.
Most importantly, we offer warm, inclusive atmosphere - don’t just go on an adventure, take part in it. Come adventure with us!
