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 Rogue
River
Designated
Reach: October 28, 1988. From the Crater Lake National Park boundary downstream
to the Rogue River National Forest boundary at Prospect. Classification/Mileage:
Wild: 6.1 miles
Scenic: 34.2 miles
Total: 40.3 miles
Cutting
across the Coast Range and the Siskiyou National Forest, the Wild and Scenic Rogue
River begins near Crater Lake in the Cascade Mountains and splashes its way to
the Pacific Ocean. The Siskiyou National Forest manages the Wild Section of the
Rogue, 35 miles of whitewater racing through the Wild Rogue Wilderness Area. |
| The Wild
Section of the Rogue River is one of the most popular whitewater runs in the world.
It's popularity is heightened by a steady water level due to dams upstream, hot,
sunny summer weather, and exciting whitewater rapids through lush forests and
steep canyons. Bureau
of Land Management
Smullin Visitor Center at Rand
14335 Galice Road
Merlin, Oregon 97532 |
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 | Weasku
Inn
Acclaimed
as one of the nation’s "Top 25 Great American Lodges," the Weasku Inn is nestled
among tall, fragrant pine trees in the heart of the Rogue Wilderness along the
Rogue River near Grants Pass. | |
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|  Handbook
Rogue River Canyon
- $17.46
This
book contains detailed river maps which show the location of rapids and campsites.
"How-to" sections discuss each rapid and the best ways to negotiate
them. Many locations of historic significance are pointed out and interesting
stories told with lots of historic photographs.
Included also is river flow
information, best fishing areas, safety, equipment, launch sites, shuttle information
as well as detailed sections discussing the major plant and wildlife.
 Illahe:
The Story of Settlement in the Rogue River Canyon - $18.95
Kay
Atwood creates a personal picture of what life was like in the remote canyon,
drawing on first-person accounts from diaries, journals, and interviews she conducted
with descendants of the families who settled the area, most of whom shared Native
American and white ancestry. Their stories recount hardships, dangerous river
travel, deadly floods, extreme winters, constant isolation, and the self-sufficiency
required to survive in this wild, beautiful place.
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| RRiver
Rafting |
 | For
over 20 years, the wild and scenic section of the Rogue River has been White
Water Warehouse's white water rafting and kayaking playground. The company
offers first-class Rogue River rafting, kayaking and hiking adventures. |
 | O'Brien's
Rogue River Outfitters
Capture the beauty that is truly unique to
the "Wild & Scenic" Rogue River on our Full/Half Day rafting trips.
Experience the thrill of whitewater and awe inspiring canyons in an oar raft,
inflatable kayak or paddle raft. |
 | Jerry's
Rogue River Jet Boats
We are the original Rogue River Jet Boat trip
and the first Jet Boat Tour in America. We operate a Nature Based Rogue River
Adventure trip that is perfectly suited for all ages, kids to grandparents. |
 | Ouzel
Outfitters - Highly professional and dedicated to safety and customer
service since 1979. Ouzel Outfitters runs a wide variety of fully-outfitted whitewater
rafting trips from half-day “samplers” to week-long family wilderness
vacations on seven rivers in Oregon and Idaho. |  | Orange
Torpedo - America’s Unique River Adventure since 1969. Guided whitewater
raft and inflatable kayak trips on the Rogue and North Umpqua Rivers in Oregon.
Other trips available in Idaho and California. | |
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