BOISE, Idaho — A Garden Valley family’s kayak outing on the Middle Fork of the Payette River ended in a frightening encounter Sunday, serving as a stark reminder that Idaho’s waterways remain hazardous despite approaching summer temperatures.
“It was just a complete disaster,” said kayaker Dave Burgess, who navigated the river with his wife and stepdaughter.
The family, who recently relocated from Hawaii and consider themselves experienced on water, had paddled successfully for about a mile before encountering an unexpected obstacle…