The
spectacular rivers of Oregon are an outdoor treasure waiting to be discovered.
Every should find a way to make your Oregon white
water rafting dreams come true this season.
There are whitewater rafting trips in Oregon for every
range of interest and every level of ability, from half-day thrillers
to five-day adventures through the heart of wild Oregon.
The Umpqua, north of Crater Lake, is a fast flowing whitewater rafting
gem from the Cascades and is a whitewater dream. In addition to exceptional
Class III and IV whitewater, it is also one of the most beautiful rivers
in the Pacific Northwest. Its continuous pool and drop rapids keep
constant action rolling. The Umpqua has more rapids per mile than any
other Oregon river. This river truly deserves the Wild and Scenic protection
it acquired. Volcanic columns tower over the canyon, the river is breathtaking
in both beauty and excitement.
The McKenzie, with its crystal clear water banked by lush forests,
is ideal both for an introduction to river running, or an exhilarating
trip for the experienced.
The Grande Ronde River is one of Oregon's treasures waiting to be
discovered. Cutting its way through the ancient lava flows of northeast
Oregon, this swift river winds through steep canyon lands of 2,400 feet
and past impressive basalt formations before joining the Columbia.
Forests of fir, mixed conifer, and ponderosa pine provide habitat for
an amazing array of bird and wildlife along the way. Sightings of Rocky
Mountain elk, mule deer, and bighorn sheep await the lucky rafter.
Oregon's
most dramatic whitewater river cuts an isolated course through the
sagebrush tablelands in southeast Oregon. This remote high desert
wilderness is the setting for an unforgettable four or five day trip.
A National Wild and Scenic River since 1984, the Owyhee offers scenery
reminiscent of Bryce and Zion National Parks in Utah.
The John
Day takes you into one of Oregon's finest river canyons. It is a
charming and exciting river with incredible scenery and unspoiled
beauty. Its 280 miles is the longest undammed river in the Pacific
Northwest, and is federally protected as a Wild and Scenic River.
The basalt formations and bluffs are truly impressive, cliffs and
palisades tower more than 3,000 feet high above the river.
Exhilarating
whitewater, spectacular rocky mountain vistas, and sunny warm desert
canyons combine to make the Deschutes the best known river in Oregon.
The Deschutes offers hot sun tanning days and cool swimming under
clear blue skies. This section is a designated Wild and Scenic River
offering exciting Class III and IV rapids including Oak Springs,
Elevator, Buckskin Mary, and Boxcar.
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