Sounds like you could do any float here, although there is some technical parts and splits around that you have to know which one to go on when you get more up river on our streams. If you been rowing since your a kid, you could probs do ant of our floats. Because of the fact its a new river to you, your doing the right thing to figure out what your in store for. thjere is quite a few pull offs where you can scout your floats and the hazards that come with it.
And being a little intimidated on our rivers is nothing horrible. These two streams are not nice in any way except, the fishing can e great and the scenery is always amazing (in town that can change a bit!) haha. Biggest thing to remember, pull out and scout if you have to. Catch a ride or two with that northforkoutfitters guy too. best way to do it. Hell I bet he puts you on a fish while doing so