River Rat Rick Drives History on the Boise River | Boise News

Boise News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 4, 2026 · 1m

Meet River Rat Rick, Boise’s legendary river shuttle driver who turns every float trip into a living history lesson—revealing how the Oregon Trail actually ran through town, something most locals never knew. Since starting his shuttle route six years ago (after stepping in to fill school bus gaps during the pandemic), Rick’s become a local icon: “Ski Bum Rick” in winter, “River Rat Rick” in summer, and “School Bus Rick” come August 12th. At 73, he’s not slowing down, sharing stories and keeping spirits high on the river four days a week. Next time you’re floating the Boise River, you might…