I recently went on an overnight rafting trip with 2 friends in Oregon, and RiverStone Adventures…read morewas fantastic! Dan (the owner) arranged an "off the books" trip for us when other rafting companies would not, because of the time of year (October). Our guides Lauren and Greg were awesome -- Lauren was our in-boat guide, and Greg was our host who went ahead and set up camp for us. Everything was spectacular, and the food was amazing! We even had fresh-caught tuna for one of the meals, as well as delicious steak for dinner and eggs and bacon for breakfast. I was joking with my buddies that the food we had while camping was better than the meals we'd had in town the days before and after! A truly inspiring experience, I highly recommend camping overnight at least one day to really get to see the dark skies at night and take your time. There was also enough splash and rapids (only class 2-3) to make it fun without being too intense for those afraid of water or with little experience.

WHAT AN EXPERIENCE! We rafted the Deschutes yesterday with Travis as our guide. Here is my take:…read more 1. Trip Organization: These folks have it dialed in from start to finish. They did everything to make this trip a memorable experience. All you need to do is make sure you follow their advice on what to bring with you such as water and sunscreen; simple and straightforward. A 2. Understanding the customer: Travis was very much attuned to how much "adventure" we wanted as a group. This was the first time rafting for several of us. Travis was great; he knew just the right amount of white water we could handle. A+ 3. The River: Holy smokes is it beautiful. A+++++ 4. Other: Travis is a wealth of knowledge. Not only do you get the white water experience but you also get his incredibly informative insights into the geology of the area, the history of the town and his keen eye to identifying all the wildlife on the river. A++ Rafting the Deschutes was a fantastic experience made all the more wonderful by the folks at River Stone Adventures.

The big Eddie thriller is a great intro to rafting for families. Evan our guide was amazing! he…read morewas funny, experienced and made safety fun. definitely recommend it for all ages!

Had a wonderful experience doing the Big Eddy Thriller out of Bend. The staff were very attentive,…read moreyou can tell they work like a well-oiled machine, and our guide, Hodge, was incredible! He did an amazing job remembering everyone's names, kept the conversation fun and was very clear with his instructions making us feel very safe. The photo package is a little on the spendier side, and the amount of photos you get of your party are random, but we got a few great action shots to show off. Would highly recommend!

Great service, I'd recommend it on off days, due to long lines. If you have younger smaller kids,…read moredon't do rapids. We had both a 9 yr old and a 12 yr old flip over and needed to be rescued, which put a damper on the experience. But otherwise, really fun.

Floating down the natural river, with refreshing crips snow melting mountain water is absolutely a…read moremust do. And then repeat the experience as many times as your time allows. We he city has great service set up for drop off and pick up, for a nominal shuttle fee. You can also rent the tubes and life jackets. Plan on 90-120 depending on the time of the season and the day. We like to start early and skip lunch, do the float around noon and be ready to head to grab a bit to eat by 2 or 2:30. The float is relaxing, people around are always in a great mood and you get to enjoy the local scenery, river front homes built over a few decades with all kinds of decor and rooflines, bring a few refreshments and snacks to enjoy while floating. And also hang on for a few minor rapids to get more wet than a Amer and add to your overall excitement and experience. We LOVE DOING THIS activity!

Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe is the best! Located right next to the Old Mill District in Bend, it's…read morethe perfect place to start an outdoor adventure and then enjoy lunch or dinner nearby afterward. The staff was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful in choosing the right paddleboard for us. We rented stand-up paddleboards for one hour for $30, with the option to extend to two hours for $40, which is a great value. The river is beautiful, peaceful, and full of interesting scenery. There is always something to see along the way, making the experience fun and relaxing at the same time. And don't be shy about jumping into the water if the conditions allow--it can be part of the fun! Just be sure to follow the safety instructions provided before your adventure begins. We had a wonderful time and would highly recommend Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe to anyone visiting Bend.

On a Sunday morning, after exploring Bend and attending a concert the night before, my husband and…read moreI decided that we wanted to float the Deschutes River. Luckily, we managed to do a walk-up appointment and get our tubes for floating. They do offer online reservations, more than 24 hours in advance, but they had plenty of inner tubes so a reservation was not needed that particular day. From start to finish, they made the entire process extremely easy and seamless. From being able to park your car and get a ride with your inner tube to the drop off point and then being picked back up by the shuttle and returned to the parking lot, and everything in between. They provided us with a good safety briefing as well as the opportunity to leave our car keys since I had not thought about bringing a waterproof pouch. For just about $30 per person, it was well worth the experience and took us about two hours, but we did stop after the rapids and spend some time just swimming before continuing on. If you are a local or just visiting the Bend area, I cannot recommend floating the river enough.

My daughter and her children had a blast with Nathan on the white rapids. They couldn't stop…read moretalking about all the fun they had. Thanks Nathan. Lucinda Wedge

HAD THE MOST AMAZING FUN SPONTANEOUS day wow this was incredible man this experience is worth every…read morepenny not even to mention the amazing views just breathtaking

I love the vibe here. Cute & eclectic. Beautiful outside area with a comfy area inside the…read moreoutfitter bar. Bartender Zach is so charismatic & makes sure you're taken care of! Laid back & homey.

Came here with a family of 7 so we got our own boat but 1 person sat in the middle seat and didn't…read morerow. She didnt want to row so she was fine with that. The overall trip was fun but not the best I've done. We did a class 3 rapids and the beginning of the rapids was slow as in it took some time to get into the rapids. It was fine because our guide was nice and telling us about the surrounding lava rock. The guide was great at telling us what to do. He let people ride the bull and jump into the water if they wanted. I'm so glad we did this as a family activity.

Danielle was great work work with. Reserved kayaks on Tuesday for the following Sunday. Then…read morechanged my reservation on Wednesday to add another kayak. I then received a call on Thursday that my father was rushed to the hospital and in the ICU. I called to cancel my reservation late Thursday and didn't know what to expect. I already had so much on my mind. The kindness I received from Danielle was amazing. Cancelled my reservation with no issues and was able to focus on my father. I will definitely contact Danielle when I head to Bend and need kayaks. Thank you Danielle.

Super friendly staff and easy to book online. Drop off and…read morepick up service was easy and the staff were very nice and helpful. I would rent from them again!

We were looking for a mountain bike for my wife so she can stop listening to the ride stories and…read morestart being apart of them. We saw a bike there that was exactly what we were looking for and were pretty much ready to swipe that plastic. The owner insisted that we take the bike around the parking lot a few times to make sure the fit was just right. Although the bike fit like a glove we we were glad he was there to build customers and not to just sell bikes. Thank you and we will be back! P.S. My dad is looking for a bike to so see you soon!

We were visiting Bend and looking to float the River. Found this place searching google for float…read morerentals. The owner was working when we came in and was super helpful and friendly. He pulled out a map and explained to us how floating the Deschutes worked and the start and end points and how to get back once our float ended. He even shut down the shop to drive us to the launch spot with our rental, since we couldn't fit it in my car. Costumer service doesn't get better than that!