Sticks

These aren't just any ole kind of sticks! These are 10' Sawyer Oars, crafted right here in Southern Oregon. We are getting ready for our spring training trips and we will get these oars into the water very soon. We have had a healthy dose of spring rain and snow pack in the mountains. Stay tuned for our season opener!

Waterfalls and Blossoms on the Rogue

Spring is beginning to bud and bloom in the Rogue River Valley and deep green forests of the Siskiyou Mountain Range. The Pacific Dogwood tree grows naturally in height to 75 feet and the blooms can be seen scattered in the canopy of the river canyons, near water sources and quite surprisingly near a favorite waterfall. Look for the delicate greenish white blossoms on your next visit to the river.

Osprey Return

The osprey have returned from their wintering over in warm climates and continents to the south of us. The males and females winter over in separate places from one another, but when it is time to return to the nesting grounds, they find their life time mate and nest together again.

The female will spend most of her time on the nest, however, the male osprey is a sentinel guard. The male will perch on a nearby stump, tree, branch, or post to stand in protection and service of the female osprey. As the days get longer, the male will relieve the female osprey of her nesting ritual for a short period of time while she stretches her wings, glides on an air current and returns to the nest within ten minutes.

The male osprey will hunt and deliver the food and help feed the young fledglings once they have hatched. Osprey generally have 2-3 young each spring. It takes both parents to raise them. Righ now, the females are preparing the nest for the eggs. Once she starts to sit on the eggs it will be about 40 days.

Come out and watch the osprey as they begin the timeless ritual of nesting.

Southern Oregon in the Springtime

Southern Oregon in the spring time is action packed! The weather has violent mood swings from clear blue puffy white clouds to raging windstorm blackened skies! The unbelievable transfer of hot, warm, cool, and cold air will take your breath away if the scenery doesn't!
Take a walk, hike, or float on the wild side and get some fresh Oregon air.
Come and see why the osprey return year after year after year to the Rogue Valley to build their nests and raise their young from the tropical winters in Brazil and other warm and balmy places.
Make plans to take in the action with front row seats in a raft, paddle raft or inflatable kayak in the clearest, greenest, bluest river view you could ever hope to never forget!

Remember the unbelievable transfer of hot air? We are now taking reservations!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

May the Luck of the Irish be with you as you make all of your summer vacation plans!
Slainte' From O'Brien's Rogue River Outfitters!!

Southern Oregon Wineries and Rafting

River Guide Red and River Guide White Wines by Troon Vineyard is a great way to celebrate any day. We have a special affection for these wines as our very own River Guide Karyn celebrated her wedding day with toasts of River Guide Red and White wine for everyone.

Troon Vineyard offers a tasting room and tours daily in the summer months and through the end of September. Plan a Full Day Raft Trip with the O'Brien's, then finish off your river day with a visit to Team Troon in the beautiful Applegate Valley at their French inspired villa...you won't want to leave the Spirit of the Rogue Valley!

Cheers!


Jolene and River Guide Karyn

White Water Sweethearts!

Living the Dream and enjoying the beginning of 2010!

Fall in love with the beauty of the Rogue River near Grants Pass, Oregon. Your Heart will thank you for it!!

Happy Valentine's Day!

PS. We will bring the chocolates!