Highlights:
Great hiking.
Great photography.
Natural hot springs.
Isolated river canyon.
Excellent birding.
Petroglyphs.
Difficulty:
Class III (moderate)
Minimum Age:
10
Price:
Adults: $1,029.00
Youth: $959.00 (12 and Under)
Price Includes:
All camping gear, return transportation to Rome, paddle jackets and pants on cooler days, and complimentary t-shirt and Nalgene water bottle. (Please add 3% government use fee.)
Availability:
4/6/10,
4/13/10,
4/20/10,
4/27/10,
5/4/10,
5/11/10,
5/18/10,
5/25/10,
6/1/10
(Red = Sold Out)
Raft Types:
Inflatable Kayak
Oar Assisted Paddle Raft
Oar Raft
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A short hike gives a great view of the Owyhee Canyon
The Owyhee River is dramatic desert sanctuary tucked away in the sparsely-populated southeastern corner of Oregon. Our 5-day Owyhee river rafting trip begins in the tiny town of Rome, Oregon. We’ll explore 63 miles of the lower canyon at a leisurely pace, passing through the deepest and most scenic section of the Owyhee River canyon. Our take-out is at Leslie Gulch on Lake Owyhee where transportation is provided back to Rome. The Owyhee River has inviting sandy beaches surrounded by quiet, uncrowded desert solitude creating a premier camping experience. With a little luck, we’ll enjoy one of several camps with access to nearby natural hot springs – a perfect way to take the chill out of the often fickle weather in April and May. There’s plenty of time to explore side canyons, take photographs and attempt to decipher ancient Native American petroglyphs – many more than 8,000 years old! Rapids like “Bullseye,” “Nuisance” and “Montgomery” entertain and thrill us with a bit of whitewater each day. A short and early season insures few visitors. Did we mention this is a birder’s paradise? Migratory waterfowl and a wide variety of birds-of-prey are encountered around every corner. A truly unique wilderness river trip in "Oregon's Grand Canyon" awaits you.
| "The guides worked well with their co-guides. Their group organization skills were outstanding as observed setting up equipment and meal preperation. Excellent cooks (chefs)! I very much liked the small hikes each day. Thank you so much for all the valuable knowledge shared by each guide, surrounding biology, ecology, geology and wildlife! " |
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