From Hawaii to the Rogue River

We enjoyed a half day trip with this young man and his family who had flown from Hawaii to attend a sibling's college graduation in Seattle. The group was exploring the west coast and joined us one morning. They had driven from Crater Lake that day and were headed south following their morning float. It's always such a thrill to introduce folks to the Rogue River.

Yorkie and family on June 23 Rogue River day trip

This family rafted on a half day Rogue River trip with us in 2009. They returned this year for a full day trip. The boys enjoyed the kayaks so much last time that they decided to try it again. Though the morning skies were cloudy and the day was cool, the weather did not deter this 13 and 15 year old. Even the Yorkie had a good time!

June Rogue River day trip

Today our day trippers ranged in age from 6 years old to 80 years old. The elder recounted to Ferron her experience when she was 10 years and Pearl Harbor was bombed in front of her eyes. She had more life experience to offer than the history of the Rogue River that Ferron recounted. She admired the tapestry of greens which will slowly disappear as temperatures rise to over 90 degrees in the Rogue Valley the next couple of days.

Rainbow over the Rogue River

Last week when this photo was taken brought April showers and with the showers came spectacular rainbows over Hellgate Canyon on the Rogue River. The first week of May is bringing flowers and glorious warm weather. Today, May 3, we had high 70's/low 80's and sunshine. By far the warmest weather we've had in the Rogue River Valley for months, just in time for river season.

For smaller Rogue River rentals

With rising gas costs we decided to purchase this great Forester. We think it will work well for shuttling our small Rogue River Wild and Scenic rentals. If it's a cool shuttle over Bear Camp, the seats are heated!