Teens and their dream trips

Today's teens have a wide view of the world. Here are the travel dreams of young people eager to explore.

1. Raft the Middle Fork of the Salmon. Ted Thompson longs to float the Middle Fork of the storied Salmon River in search of whitewater thrills and the chance to reel in a brown or rainbow trout. "I love rafting," the 17-year old from Livingston, Mont., says. "I also love to fish, and I've heard that the Middle Fork is the best way to get both experiences." A trip down this wild Idaho river is said to include 100 rapids within 100 miles.

Contact: (888) 831-7526; www.mtsobek.com.

2. Explore New Zealand. Caitlan McNamara, 16, hopes to get to New Zealand. The film version of the Lord of the Rings trilogy initially piqued her interest. However, the Albuquerque, N.M., native's current fascination lies in the rugged outdoor terrain, the friendly people and the adventure opportunities. National Geographic Student Expeditions offers summer outings for teens interested in visiting this pair of islands in the South Pacific. The trips include glacier trekking, working with wildlife biologists and taking part in a Maori feast.

Contact: (877) 877-8759; www.ngstudentexpeditions.com/destinations/newzealand.

3. Prague, Czech Republic. Jimmy Paddison wants to visit the capital of the Czech Republic. He has heard it's very beautiful and has a rich heritage. The 17-year-old from San Francisco is likely to enjoy

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