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Rogue River Rafting - For Excitement and Adventure

Taking a Rogue River rafting trip will offer you the thrill of whitewater rafting and the rugged canyon scenery of this world famous river. Just imagine bouncing with fun and excitement over rapids that are rated from a class one through class 4. It is filled with scenic beauty, wildlife shallow riffles and excitement around every corner.

For a great family vacation that you and your kids will talk about for years consider a Rogue River rafting trip. The river begins at Crater Lake National Park in the Cascade Mountain Range and ends at the Pacific Ocean. The Rogue River Canyon has been ranked as one of the top ten places to experience whitewater rafting in the United States.

You can camp by the river and fish and float to your heart’s content. Or there are several rafting companies that offer Rogue River rafting trips that will take you on a two day to a week long adventure via a large whitewater raft. You would camp at a different location each night with your guides providing the meals and all the camping gear.

People travel from all over the world to view the beautiful canyons and hillsides along the Rogue River which are covered with Douglas fir, deciduous trees and some interesting historical sites. Some of the wildlife you may encounter on a Rogue River rafting trip is freshwater otter, beaver, deer, Roosevelt elk, black bear, cougars, osprey, bald eagles, mallards, wood ducks and wild turkeys to name just a few.

Rogue River Rafting- Summertime is Best

Summer is the best time to book a Rogue River rafting trip when temperatures range from 70 to 90 degrees. Reservations are advised but not always required. Your family could rent Tahiti inflatable kayaks or paddle rafts for a day of fun on the river. This type of rafting is much more affordable and would feature fun but moderate whitewater riffles suitable for the entire family.

You don’t have to camp to enjoy a Rogue River rafting vacation. There are many rustic lodges and vacation homes to rent all along the river. Most have easy river access and are often nestled within beautiful forested areas. This allows you and your family to enjoy hot showers and comfortable beds. You can fish along the river bank, explore the canyons and take scenic hikes. The Rogue River is famous for its salmon and steelhead fishing.

The Rogue River valley is a beautiful and pristine wilderness area that is filled with Native American history and famous whitewater rapids. It was named one of our nation’s first national wild and scenic sites. Your kids will build character while negotiating fun rapids such as Rainie Falls, Blossom Bar and Black Bar Falls and collect memories that will last a lifetime.