White Water Rafting & Adventures Blog

The Lower Deschutes Wild and Scenic River is a legendary river for those who love fishing and is famous for both native rainbow trout and summer-run steelhead.  It is also a river rich in lessons about fish biology and diversity.

Last Updated April 2, 2020

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Rivers are magical corridors that lead you into the surface of the earth, revealing otherwise hidden stories of geologic history.  Over millennial, rivers have carved their way through layers of rock with a persistent and impressive power.

The rich tapestry of Indigenous people in the Columbia River Basin begins thousands of years ago.  Around flickering campfires, stories were passed from generation to generation.  These were stories of the animal people and the human people that instructed values and inspired spirituality. They were the thread of daily life.

River rafting trips are an adventure of a lifetime. But when you’re camping out every night (and far from a hotel), how do you stay clean? In this article, we’ll navigate the ins and outs of bathing while on the river and offer some of our top tips for staying clean. 

Created by the American White Water Association to evaluate rivers around the globe, the International River Grading System categorizes stretches of river based on their difficulty.

As the holiday season rolls around, you might be struggling to come up with gift ideas for the adventurers in your life. So to help you out, here are 11 gift ideas that will be a hit with whitewater rafters and kayakers, ensuring they stay warm, hydrated and safe on their next trip. 

Immerse Yourself in Nature 

Our Family Magic Rafting Tours are truly the ultimate Family vacation. Exclusively offered to families bringing children, this unprescendented family adventure offers our singature River Jester™, a specially designed itinerary and menu and the perfect blend of adventure and relaxing.

When you embark on a rafting trip, it often feels as if you’re in a separate world. And you are! Swept away from the asphalt tributaries, the comforts of home and the cacophony of sounds resonating from urban living, you're instead riding life’s greatest highway: the river.

The quotes below express eloquently why we at ROW are so passionate about the rivers we raft.

Are you thinking of trying out this whitewater rafting thing, but aren’t sure what you’re really in for? No need to play through “what if?” scenarios—you can discover the many adventures you’ll have on a typical day of a river trip with ROW. So read on and share a day of river fun with us: every sight, smell, and incredible feeling.