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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...

Family Travel Rafting

A Message For Mothers

by Betsy Bowen

A Message For Mothers from ROW Co-Owner Betsy Bowen Greetings! As co-owner of ROW Adventures, I've been sharing life-enriching experiences with our special guests for over 40 years. As a woman,...

Rafting

Rogue River Rafting - Photo Tour

by Michelle Darnell

Rafting the Rogue River is one of the best adventure vacations you can find. It's warm, lightly surging waters are challenging yet accommodating. As you wind your way through pine-coated canyons...

Rafting

Guides Explain: Scouting a Rapid

by editor

There are moments in a trip where a guide gets tense and quiet as they come around a bend in the river. You see the signal to pull over being passed down from boat to boat and, one by one, each guide...

Packing & Gear Tips

Extra Things You Didn't Think to Bring on Your River Trip

by editor

Yes, you got a pack list with everything you absolutely need...but here's a few extra things you might not have known you wanted out on the river! 1. A sarong. On warm trips, it's the nicest...

Packing & Gear Tips

Keeping “Clean” on a River Trip

by editor

A five-day journey into the thought process of human cleanliness in the wilderness. Pre Trip: Take a long shower! It'll be the last one for a few days. Better trim your nails too! Need a shave?...

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River Recipies

Recipes from Camp: Dutch Oven Apple Crisp

by Michelle Darnell

How to Make the Perfect Dutch Oven Apple Crisp A Dutch oven is defined as a cast-iron kettle with a tight cover used for baking in an open fire; a metal shield for roasting before an open fire; a...

Rafting

A Man’s Guide to Looking Good in Camp During a River Trip

by Aylan Lee

During my childhood, my father was fond of reminding me, “we’re going for a hike, not a fashion show.” As a (more or less) grown-up raft guide, I think I’ve come to understand...

Guide's Perspective

We Are (River) Family

by editor

“…[the river] It’s brother and sister to me, and aunts, and company, and food and drink, and (naturally) washing. It’s my world, and I don’t want any other. What it...

River Recipies

Recipes from Camp: Campfire Breakfast Burgers

by editor

Warm, buttery biscuit, gooey overeasy egg, rich cheddar cheese, and hearty sausage, all melded together in one incredible sandwich. What more could you want after waking up to a cool, refreshing...

River Recipies

Recipes from Camp: The Big Cheese

by editor

Grilled cheese sandwhiches are delicious any time of day, week, or year, but they are especially delicious after a long day of hiking, rafting, or any other activity that leaves you feeling tired and...

dutch oven chocolate cake with chocolate chips on top

River Recipies

Recipes from Camp: Chocolate Pudding Dump Cake

by Brittany Dern

Dutch Oven Chocolate Pudding Dump Cake You may have figured out by now that we love cooking with a dutch oven. And we want to share that love with you! Below is a recipe from Everyday Dutch Oven that...

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Recipes from Camp: Campfire Breakfast Burgers

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