BettyÂ’s With Backpacks: Women-Only Hiking Trips along OregonÂ’s Historic Rogue River

(EMAILWIRE.COM, February 10, 2009 ) Grants Pass, Ore.Â—This season, leave the hairdryer behind, grab your best girlfriend and hit the trail. Rogue Wilderness Adventures, a pioneer in hiking and rafting adventure trips along the Rogue River, is now offering a number of four-day women only hikes in to the stunning Rogue River Wilderness of Oregon along the Rogue River Trail. The Rogue River National Recreation Trail from Grave Creek to Foster Bar is in the heart of the National Wild and Scenic Rogue River Canyon. This is a 44-mile trail that was originally built by miners, and there are 5 historic lodges along the trail that were built in the early 1900s and can only be accessed by foot or raft. Rogue Wilderness Adventures takes these adventurous women on these treks, recently named Â“One of the Best Treks in the WorldÂ” by OutsideÂ’s Go Magazine.

Departing from Grants Pass, Oregon, participants will hike between 10 and 14 miles a day. Supported by supply boats, the Rogue Wilderness Adventures staff will carry guest bags, supplies, and a favorite case of wine for relaxing under the Oregon stars after a full day of activity. Hikers will be amazed at the breathtaking scenery that awaits them as they wind above the river of this 110-year old trail. Each night, hikers arrive at a historic lodge and relax in front of the fire as the lodge staff prepares a wonderful meal. Accommodation is in cabins that sleep two people each with private bathrooms, and serene nights spent in the wilderness will be conducive to deep and all-encompassing relaxation.

These hikes are adventures in solitudeÂ—they give the visitor a new perspective as they witness the beauty of the river corridor and enjoy the benefits of the preservation of this area. Adventurers get the chance to learn about the history of this part of the country while enjoying the quiet scenery and opportunities to spot wildlife like bears, deer, and eagles. When the legs get rubbery from hiking too much, or a change in scenery is needed, the supply boats pick up the weary hikers so that they can kick back, relax, and enjoy a float trip down the beautiful Rogue River.

Find out why Rogue Wilderness Adventures was also recently named Â“One of the Best Outfitters on EarthÂ” by National Geographic Adventure Magazine. All trips are four days/three nights and include guides, equipment, lodging, meals, and transportation to and from the trail. Trip dates are May 7, 2009, May 26, 2009 and September 20, 2009. Trip minimum is two hikers. Cost is $949 per person plus government fees. Call Rogue Wilderness Adventures at 1-800-336-1647 or www.wildrogue.com.

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