Just Around the River Bend!

Poland visits the Rogue! It was Simon and Justyna's first time whitewater rafting. They loved it and the time shared with each other and with nature. It turned out to be an educational trip down the river for both the guide and the guests as we talked about differences between the two countries. Simon noted how friendly we are as we smile a lot. Of course, the people of Poland are also friendly, but there are different times for smiling!

Lunch today was enjoyed floating style! Yes, that's right…we picnicked on fresh vegetables from the Headquarters Gardens, yummy chicken wraps, freshly baked brownies and more. We ate our lunch right on the Blue Rocket Boat as we floated through the flat waters above Galice Chute. We are so lucky to meet people from all over the world and as time so often shows, there is a bit of each other in all of us! Thank you, Simon and Justyna for an enjoyable and memorable trip!

Suddenly it was Cool!

Labor Day Week End started out with a cooling front that left most of the Rogue River Corridor in a cool breeze. For Mark and Stacy of Seattle, it didn't seem to matter as the inflatable kayak paddling kept them warm. Mark gifted Stacy with a birthday present of a rafting trip which Stacy said was "the best gift ever!".

Ray, Jennifer, Kara and Ray had been traveling north on their end of the summer adventure. Ray was outstanding in the inflatable kayak and the kids joined him the the calmer water!

Looking for the River

John and Diana of New Jersey and Dave and Carolyn of Texas found themselves enjoying the whitewater of the Rogue River and then venturing off to Crater Lake National Park together, but separate! Both couples were new to rafting, but seasoned travelers.
The headwaters of the Rogue River are out of Boundary Springs. The water gurgles forth with energy and enthusiasm from underground springs up near Crater Lake, but not out of the lake.

Gathering from Florida, Washington, California and Oregon

They didn't know one another before they arrived, but after a day on the river, they parted as friends! The Basso Family from Florida, the Scoville's from Oregon and the Hall Family from Southern California enjoyed all three boating types on the trip: Oar frame raft, (Thanks Wayd!), Paddle Raft (Thanks Karyn!) and Inflatable Kayaks (Thanks Alyssa!) were all on the river today.

The folks in Wayd's boat were treated to the "Southern Oregon Red Headed Bald Eagle"! Sounds like a fish tale to us, too! There were a few Turkey Vultures looking for a free handout, along with deer, osprey, otter and beaver traveling and foraging the same river route that we enjoyed today. Thanks to Beverly at the Rogue Forest Inn we spent some river time with Kathie, Rick, Jordan and Tina. They were on to Wayd's moving lips and tall tales and enjoyed both the inflatable kayaks the ride in the Rogue Inflatable.

The paddlers in the Blue Rocket Boat were eager to test out their newly discovered skills and ready to conquer "the big stuff!". Roz and Wade brought their three kids to the Rogue before the University Days and School Days got too busy! Isaac, Joe and Sara were thrilled by the newly discovered joy of paddling as a family team. Their Olympic paddling efforts paid off as one and all were soaked by the water, and enjoyed great rides through many rapids.

Sarah and Megan, sisters from Portland and Seattle met on the Rogue River for some R and R and enjoyed whitewater action in the inflatable kayaks, as well as the big orange raft. Their energetic companionship was contagious and thoroughly enjoyed by everyone. What a great trip from so many people. Thanks for sharing the Good Life on the Rogue with us!

Star Wars and Water Wars!

The Johnsons enjoyed the whitewater run through Hellgate Canyon and could have easily written a scene in the timeless canyons of the Rogue River from Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, or the Hobbit! They all agreed Gandalf would have decidedly found a great hiding place in the ancient grey-colored rock walls. The Johnson family eagerly greeted all that the Half Day Trip had to offer: terrific whitewater, fantastic scenery and a hint of mystery in the every present history of the landscape. Thanks for joining us! Enjoy the pictures.

Newlywed Running and then Rafting

Matt and Kristy were married in June, ran a marathon and then decided to run the river! Lucky for us they preferred the floating and paddling to the long runs! Matt is stationed in Washington now and will leave for oversees soon. Thank you Matt for your service and thank you to the newlyweds for your inspiring energy and a great day on the water!

Birthday Bash to Remember on the Rogue!

What an amazing birthday celebration for just-turned-fifty-on-the-Rogue Lydia! Her good buddy Teresa made all the plans for a visit to Southern Oregon, a rafting excursion, cozy cabin with the deer walking through the meadow along the river bank, and arrangements for a blackberry cobbler and chocolate stack that included chocolate covered strawberries, brownies and chocolate chip cookies to be served at our riverside lunch. The weather was perfect, the company was super and the memories are unforgettable!


Thank you to Sue, Zac, Kamil, and Dillon who showed everyone how to paddle an inflatable kayak, laugh as a family, and live life with no regrets. The Ahmid Family were fabulously fun and can plan on the blackberry cobbler cake anytime they come rafting!

Thank you one and all for making a day on the river and a special birthday so memorable! We hope you will all come back soon!