11 Reasons To Experience A Wild & Scenic Rogue River Vacation in 2011

(EMAILWIRE.COM, June 29, 2010 ) GRANTS PASS, Ore.Â—Rogue Wilderness Adventures offers memorable multi-day whitewater rafting, Oregon hiking, and fishing trips along Southern OregonÂ’s Wild & Scenic Rogue River, and while the 2010 already promises to be full of action, 2011 brings ample excitement and 11 really good reasons to choose an adventure vacation on the historic Rogue River:

1. ItÂ’s An Original: Known for its exhilarating whitewater rafting, salmon runs, and rugged scenery, the Rogue River was one of the original eight rivers included in the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968, a historic piece of legislation that was passed to preserve the wild and scenic qualities of certain rivers in the U.S. History comes alive on the Rogue River as the area is steeped in history and lore from Native Americans to recent stories told around the campfire. Novelist Zane Grey himself felt the draw of this beautiful area; he wrote many of his western books in a cabin which still stands along the Rogue today. This part of Oregon still retains its original, Â‘unspoiledÂ’ quality.

2. ItÂ’s Truly An Â‘UnpluggedÂ’ Vacation: Had enough of cell phones, e-mails, work responsibilities, and school? The Rogue River offers the perfect respite for the overwhelmed traveler. Kick back, relax, and absorb the serenity that Wild & Scenic Rogue has to offer. Nothing offers more opportunities for family bonding than time spent together in the great outdoors.

3. Â“Rough ItÂ” Or Not, ItÂ’s Up to You: Rogue Wilderness Adventures offers accommodation options for every type of traveler. Do you want to Â“rough itÂ” and camp under the luminous Oregon sky at night, or take a hot shower and sleep in a comfy bed in a rustic, historic lodge? The choice is totally up to you.

4. It Really Is Family-Friendly: Lots of companies claim to be Â“family friendlyÂ” but Rogue Wilderness Adventures is a truly family run business. That means that families with kiddos wonÂ’t be stuck with a group of couples or singles. The experts at Rogue Wilderness Adventures pair your family with other families that include kids. A great opportunity to make new friends and plenty of playmates for your children!

5. ItÂ’s a Great Value: Money is tight these days, and itÂ’s important to plan a vacation that includes getting a good Â“bang for your buckÂ”. The pricing includes all meals, all activities, accommodation, expert guides, and a lot of fun. All inclusive pricing helps make sure that there arenÂ’t hidden costs.

6. A Vacation On The Wild Side: The Rogue River boasts some of the best wildlife viewing on all of the western rivers. The old growth Douglas fir forest, mixed with deciduous trees, creates a perfect river bank habitat for the abundant wildlife of the Rogue River Canyon. Guests may be treated to views of otter, beaver, deer, Roosevelt elk, black bear, cougars, osprey, bald eagles, mallards, wood ducks, wild turkeys, and many others that flourish in the wilderness river canyon.
7. ThereÂ’s Something For Everyone: Are you a land lover and want to stick to hiking the trails? Or maybe youÂ’d like to try your hand at kayaking in an inflatable duckie instead of spending time paddling in a raft. There is something for everyone, from the most adventurous rapid-chasers to the angler who wants to try to catch some famous Oregon salmon---itÂ’s a great place to whet your appetite for adventure.

8. Happy Tummy, Happy Traveler: At the end of a big day in the great outdoors, nothing tastes yummier than some good old fashioned home-cooking by the river. Guides turn into campside chefs and create concoctions like delicious bbq chicken, fajitas, and stir fried to halibut. They follow it up with a dessert like strawberry shortcake, chocolate cake, or cheesecake.

9. An Experienced And Fun Team: Rogue Wilderness has been running trips on the Rogue River for over 34 years, so they know a thing or two about how to make a Rogue River vacation great. They will make sure that travelers have a fun, memorable, and safe vacation.

10. Oh, Those Rapids: ThereÂ’s nothing like the rush of soaring down a Class III rapid with the wind in your face and the stunning river canyon at your side, or the thrill of rounding a corner on a hiking trail to look down at the crests of whitewater crashing below. Nothing beats the stunning scenery that the Rogue River offers.

11. ItÂ’s Time to Try Something Different! Get out of your usual vacation routine and try something new for a change---the Rogue River will keep beckoning you back!

Rogue Wilderness Adventures
Stephanie Moreland
832-755-7661
stephanie@atmstravelnews.com