We love seeing what our guests have to say when they come off the river. Not only do we hear great feedback as to how to make our trips even better for the coming years, we also hear about how our trips have helped make guests’ summers the best they could be. Here are some of our favorite and most heartwarming guest quotes of the season so far accompanied by some epic photos taken by one of our guests: Rogue River Rafting Reviews “They were fabulously… Read More
August has been an intense month for the Rogue River community. As many of you know, the Big Windy Complex Wildfire caused the Bureau of Land Management to close the Wild and Scenic section of the Rogue River on July 30th. Boaters and tourists have had their summer vacation dreams dashed and outfitters and local businesses have lost a lot of income during the peak season. Air quality has, at times, been dangerously smoky and it has been a difficult fire to control because of such… Read More
Length: 52-miles Class: mostly Class II – IV Current Flow: around 4,000 cfs Character: Grassy desert canyon Put-in: Warm Springs Take out: Maupin The Deschutes River flows through one of Oregon’s most beautiful desert canyons. The upper section of the Lower Deschutes is a 52-mile run from Warm Springs to Maupin that offers Class II – IV rapids and provides a wonderful mix of relaxation and adventure for novice and seasoned boaters alike. The first 8 miles of river are pretty flat, perfect for trying out Standup Paddleboarding or… Read More
One of our favorite on-river lunches is Curry Chicken Salad. It’s not only delicious, but can be put together in a matter of minutes. We decided to do some recipe testing this week, so I whipped some up and brought it to our Global Headquarters Food Lab a.k.a. the Office. It sure was tasty here, meaning it’d taste even better on the river. Ingredients for 15 people 3 lbs. boneless, skinless Chicken Breasts OR canned Chicken 2 Green Apples 1/2 lb. Cashews or Almonds 1/2 lb.… Read More
This time last week I was heading out to the Rogue River, ecstatic to be participating in the Class III Rowing School. And now, after five days of rowing a variety of different crafts down the illustrious Rogue, eating delicious food, camping under a brilliant starry sky, and meeting some incredible people, I am a happy camper. What a great experience to be able to try so many different boats – to get a feel for what kind of oars or oar rights you like, what size… Read More