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Welcome to Ashland

Ashland, the famed Southern Oregon art town, lies along Interstate 5 just north of the California border. Originally established in 1852 around a water-powered sawmill that served early settlers, the town later became the site of the Ashland Woolen Mills, which used local wool to make clothing and blankets. Now Ashland ranks among the top 10 small U.S. art towns because of its world-famous Oregon Shakespeare Festival that grew out of performances arranged for a 1935 Fourth of July celebration. Many historic buildings are preserved in this walkable town, and the surrounding mountains and forests offer every outdoor sport from skiing to some of country’s best whitewater rafting.

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Rogue River Thrill Seeker

The Rogue River thrill seeker is the trip for the group who can’t decide on the experience they want so they choose to do it...

10 hours • Free Cancellation

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Rogue River Hellgate Canyon AM Half-Day Trip

The half-day trip on the Rogue River through Hellgate Canyon is our most scenic half-day trip. The forbidding walls of Hellgate Canyon rise out of...

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Rogue Valley Rapid Run

Rafting trips on the Rogue River depart twice per day from Phoenix, Oregon. These trips offer the closest whitewater rafting to the Rogue River Valley...

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Rogue River Hellgate Canyon PM Half-Day Raft Trip

Our 1/2 Day PM Rogue River Hellgate rafting trip is an ideal way to enjoy the beautiful Southern Oregon sun in the summer time. Hot...

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Upper Klamath - Hells Corner FULL DAY

There are so many unique tributes to this river trip! Come see some of the west best whitewater and experience the largest dam removal project...

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The Cultural Heart of Ashland: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Creativity and natural splendor converge in Ashland, Oregon. On this 60-minute self-guided audio tour, discover the cultural heartbeat of this renowned community. Starting at the...

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Rogue River Half Day Rafting Trip and Hellgate Canyon

We will be on the Wild & Scenic Rogue River, near the town of Grants Pass, Oregon. This river section is known as the Hellgate...

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Kikacéki (Ward's) Canyon

After over 100 years, a stunning and remarkable canyon has come back to life with the removal of the Klamath dams. The Kikacéki Reach of...

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Rogue River Golden Hour Evening Float Trip

Discover the magic of the Rogue River in the early evening, when crowds fade and the canyon takes on a tranquil rhythm. As twilight descends,...

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Three-Day Rogue River Trip

A river trip down the Wild & Scenic section of the Rogue River may be one of the the best vacations you ever take. The...

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Ashland Escape Games

Escape games are unique and interactive live-action adventure experiences in which players like you and your friends, family or coworkers, become active participants in our...

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Whitewater Fishing and Rafting Experience in Rogue River

A fully customizable river tour between the months of September and November. Our multi-day river trips include just about anything you may be interested in....

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Three-Day Rogue River Trip

jimw985, Sep 2026

Three unforgettable days

Absolutely amazing experience. Of course the scenery and nature was insanely beautiful but that’s only half the story. The guides were great - funny, on top of everything, and super fun to be around. Their ability to somehow make amazing food after days on the river is incredible.10/10 would do again.

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Three-Day Rogue River Trip

cynthiabQ4403LT, Sep 2026

Highly Recommend Indigo Creek

We cannot say enough good things about our trip with Indigo Creek Outfitters. The rafting and camping were so fun and our guides (Danielle and Kalen (sp?)) were amazing. They were kind, patient and engaging and really went above and beyond to make sure we all had a great time. The company provided all the gear we could possibly need, as well snacks, beverages and food (and the meals were delicious!). It was one of the best vacations our family has ever taken!

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Rogue River Half Day Rafting Trip and Hellgate Canyon

B4791WWwilliamg, Aug 2026

Rouge river half day

Super fun trip/great guide, Very stable rafting.

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Rogue Valley Rapid Run

sandyhR1290YP, Aug 2026

Don’t miss this River Raft Adventure!

Oh my gosh everyone should do this! The 1/2 day rogue rapids run was an absolute blast. Our guides Will and Brett were obviously experts at what they do and made everyone feel comfortable, upbeat and welcomed.The excursion had just the right blend of calm and medium but active floats, and a few hold-your-breath (and the side of the boat) thrillers. It makes an adult feel like a kid again, fun for every age.Thank you Indigo Creek Outfitters! Sandy H San Diego

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Rogue River Golden Hour Evening Float Trip

Carrie_T, Aug 2026

This was so fun! I...

This was so fun! I haven't been on a river in decades after a bad experience in childhood. But Patrick was such a calm, friendly, informative guide who patiently explained how to paddle and how to stay safe, I was able to relax and have a great time. This particular experience is mostly very calm, with just a few class I and II rapids, so it was great for me and my partner, as we are both beginners. We did have to paddle some, but it wasn't difficult. Honestly, the most physically difficult thing I had to do was climb into the van to get to the launch and back to the office (I'm not kidding. I have arthritis, and that step was no joke.). Everything about this exceeded expectations, from the friendly service to the snack dinner to the abundant wildlife we got to see. Highly recommended!

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Upper Klamath – Hells Corner FULL DAY

ryanhB4062YG, Aug 2026

SO FUN!

Had a great time with Noah's! Aside from being professional, you could immediately tell that the guides and workers enjoy what they do, and who they work with. Awesome vibes. 10000% recommend!

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Rogue River Hellgate Canyon AM Half-Day Trip

Paul_W, Aug 2026

Hells Gate Half Day was a beautiful

This hells gate AM half day trip is a great trip for family and first timers.Weather and water were amazing. Guide was great!

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Rogue Valley Rapid Run

pamelacZ1307FU, Aug 2026

Rogue Valley Rapid Run ~ fun and exciting for young and old!!!

Greetings Rafters! The Rogue Valley Rapid Run Trip was awesome! Our Guide Will is experienced, professional, funny and most of all has an excellent eye for keeping a bunch of strangers of varied ages engaged, excited and safe! The river is beautiful with stretches of calm wild wonder mixed with possible dangerous rapids. I will consider doing the overnight trip sometime in the future! Not that it matters ... I am 73 years young! ✌❤🏞

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Rogue River Hellgate Canyon PM Half-Day Raft Trip

GABY W, Aug 2026

Great kayak trip for all experience levels

Very professional yet personable they made the experience fun and gave us great guidance to get through the rapids. Joe gave clear instructions and we even had time to go for a swim

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Rogue River Thrill Seeker

robertcB5130BW, Jul 2026

Great day!

I was so impressed with Rowan and the other guides on our trip! Everything was so well organized and professional. Their facility and equipment are clean, organized and well maintained. It was a great day!

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Ashland Escape Games

K8134DJmeghans, Jul 2026

All Toil, No Trouble

This was an incredible find! Our extended family has been visiting Ashland for decades, but this was our first visit to the Scottish Play escape room. Our group ranged in age and experience, so it says a lot that EVERYONE loved it. The rooms are decorated beautifully and many "Easter eggs" point to the Scottish Play (exciting our nerdy group), but no background information is required to solve the puzzles. The clues were clever enough to be challenging but also achievable enough to stay fun.I loved working with their staff. Booking was easy, communication was clear and timely, and they were responsive to specific needs of our group. Our guide was considerate and funny - taking photos, answering questions, and sharing stories before sending us off to break the curse. We definitely would have been lost without his guidance, but he didn't make anyone feel stupid. (We did that on our own...) After our visit, I received a personalized follow-up message checking in. The care and pride taken in this experience are obvious.It took a lot of convincing to get our group to give the Scottish Play a try, but we had such a wonderful time that we're planning on visiting the Ramblin' Rogue Saloon next. It also piqued my son's interest in Macbeth...and Scottish garments. Thank you for the memories!

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Rogue River Half Day Rafting Trip and Hellgate Canyon

ciptraub73, Jul 2026

Does NOT get any better than Arrowhead River Adventures on the Rogue River!!!

Family-owned business that literally treats you like family. Great communication and assistance in choosing the right trip for our participants. Our guide, Chris, was AWESOME!!! Super informative, made sure everyone was safe, very knowledgeable about the nature and animals on the trip (you will see a lot) and really funny. He made the trip even more special! We had a 13 yr old daredevil who wanted to jump off of rocks all the way to an 83 y/o grandmother who needed a little extra assistance (and everything in between) and Chris made sure that EVERYONE had the exact experience that they were looking for. If you're considering this trip... just book it now b/c it is an incredible value and a huge memory making!!!

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Rogue River Hellgate Canyon AM Half-Day Trip

Inge H, Jul 2026

Awesome Rogue River Hellgate Canyon morning trip

The trip was fun and beautiful - the canyon, the wildlife of birds and deer. Our guide shared some great history. We went down the river in an oared raft, where we would row when we went through the riffles. The people in the front of the boat got soaked, and I in the back only got some splashes on me a couple of times. Other than that we could just sit and enjoy the calm river and canyons. Sunscreen and sun hat are an absolute must, and it got quite hot by the end. At one point some people got in the water for a bit. As a mom, I would not feel comfortable taking 2 year olds due to the occasional rough patches and the long trip. But I guess if they are really adventurous, you are prepared to hold on to them tightly during the rough patches, and they can sit through hours of floating, it's up to you. I recommend this fun trip!

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Kikacéki (Ward’s) Canyon

christinebC1131VM, Jul 2026

Kikaceki Canyon is a special experience.

What a privilege and honor it was to Raft the Klamath River through three removed dams. Will and his team are the best. What an extraordinary way to celebrate this 4th of July.Deep gratitude to the tribal nations and recreation advocates for making it possible to experience this beautiful river who is now able to run free. Welcome home salmon.

New York City

Rogue River Thrill Seeker

R4069QGmichaelm, Jul 2026

Rogue River Experience

We spent an unforgettable day with Orange Torpedo Trips on the Rogue River in Merlin, Oregon, taking their Rogue River Thrill Seeker Trip.Our adventure began on the Nugget Falls section of the Rogue River, where we navigated a series of exciting Class II and III rapids before finishing with two thrilling Class IV rapids—Nugget Falls and Til’omikh Falls.After lunch, we switched gears and climbed into individual inflatable kayaks to paddle through the lower section of Hellgate Canyon. This was our first time kayaking, and it was an incredible experience. Sitting closer to the water made every rapid feel more exciting, while the inflatable kayaks offered a fun, hands-on whitewater adventure that didn't require any previous paddling experience. We floated through several Class I and II rapids, building confidence and having a blast along the way.Our guide, Rowan, was fantastic. He spent the entire day sharing interesting facts about the river, teaching us paddling techniques, and keeping us entertained with stories from his time on the water. His knowledge and enthusiasm made the experience even more memorable.It was an amazing day on the Rogue River and an adventure we'd highly recommend to anyone looking for a fun mix of rafting, kayaking, and spectacular scenery.

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Kikacéki (Ward’s) Canyon

V319SCmariannem, Jun 2026

Excellent! Couldn't be better.

I have been on a lot of river trips, and the 3-day trip down the Klamath from Spring Island to Irongate was absolutely one of the best ever. The guides were top notch, both extremely competent and personable. The food was excellent. The rapids, especially through Wards Canyon, were world class, as was the scenery. An extra added bonus was the night we spent in a B&B along the river, with access to showers, laundry facilities, and a hot tub. It was unexpected luxury.. I have never been on a river trip that was more exciting and thrilling than this one. 5 stars all the way.

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