| Southern Oregon is home to the World Class Rogue | | | | under the direction of a guide who is sitting in the rear |
| River and it is known for extraordinary scenic beauty, | | | | of the boat. The inflatable kayak is a great choice that |
| excellent climate, and exceptional whitewater rafting. | | | | offers an amazing ride through the rapids. Many |
| Take your family camping along the Rogue River and | | | | Outfitters will allow your family to trade back and forth |
| the memories will last a lifetime. It is really an easy task | | | | between the rafts and kayaks. |
| to arrange. Simply contact an Outfitter that specializes | | | | Rafting on the Rogue River consists of deep, timeless |
| in rafting and camping and they will take care of the | | | | canyons, exhilarating whitewater rapids and sweeping, |
| details from rafting gear to camping supplies. The | | | | downhill slides with nothing more than a riffle of shallow |
| summer months of June, July and August are | | | | water. There are many beaches full of sand just right |
| outstanding for weather, water flow and warmth. | | | | for little hands to create the best sand castle ever or |
| Outfitters generally offer specific dates for Family | | | | beaches full of the perfect pebbles that lend |
| Camping Trips. Select a two, three or four day trip. | | | | themselves to inter-generational rock skipping contests. |
| Once you have chosen the dates, pack your bags | | | | Then there are the shorelines with the mouth of a |
| and your dream vacation is about to begin. It is that | | | | creek meeting the Rogue and that might just be the |
| simple. | | | | spot wear your family strikes it rich with a little pay dirt |
| Family Camps often begin with a detailed orientation | | | | from gold panning! |
| and safety talk. This is important especially when | | | | Food provided by Outfitters along the Rogue River is |
| traveling with young children or teens. All of our kids | | | | notorious for both quality and quantity. Breakfast may |
| are perfect, but sometimes having the rules and | | | | consist of farm fresh eggs, homegrown bacon and |
| boundaries outlined by a professional makes for better | | | | organic vegetables served with peach cobbler or |
| communication! Orientation is a great time for kids and | | | | maybe a delightful stack of fluffy, fresh from the |
| adults to ask questions about the trip and what to | | | | griddle blueberry pancakes to start your day. Juice, |
| expect. You will also be fitted for a life jacket or PFD | | | | coffee, tea and campfire cocoa are also in steady |
| (personal flotation device) during the orientation. Safety | | | | supply. Lunches are packed to serve family style along |
| talks often include how and when it is safe to swim in | | | | the river. Usually a selection of fresh fruits, vegetables, |
| the river, what to do if you fall into the water during a | | | | a variety of salads, sandwiches with meats or cheese |
| rapid, protection from the sun, hydration and fighting | | | | and the ever famous freshly baked cookies. Dinner |
| fair. Water fights are usually part of the fun experience | | | | time is a relaxing event. Guides are usually seen |
| on the Rogue. | | | | cooking up a special dish of salmon fillets, dutch oven |
| After the Orientation and safety talk, campers will | | | | chops, grilled burgers with all the fixings or even freshly |
| head to the boat ramp for the first day on the water. | | | | made lasagna. Cold beverages are served throughout |
| Oared rafts, paddle rafts and inflatable kayak may be | | | | the day. If you have special dietary needs or |
| offered for the Family Camp. If you are traveling with | | | | preferences be sure to discuss them with your |
| very young children, the oared raft is a must. The | | | | Outfitter. Late evening when stories are getting grand, |
| guides are awesome with kids and play games with | | | | s'mores are simmering over the fire and the |
| them throughout the day. The parents get to sit back, | | | | constellations are twinkling over head, you just might |
| relax and enjoy the scenery. If your family has a | | | | want to make a wish on a falling star or two with your |
| couple of teenagers, the paddle raft may be a great | | | | family. |
| opportunity for some team work. Each person paddles | | | | |