I have rowed Sawyer oars since I was just a little kid on the Main Salmon River. I've used them…read morewhen working as a commercial rafting guide on the Middle Fork of the Salmon, Main Salmon, Hells Canyon of the Snake, Lower Salmon, Forks - Upper - and Lower Kern Rivers, Upper and Lower Klamath, Scott, Cal-Salmon, Illinois, Wild & Scenic Rogue... and privately on dozens and dozens of rivers throughout the western United States. I've been hard on equipment and seen stuff fail and break, but I don't ever worry about my oars. When I started my own river business, having to decide which oars to purchase did not even cross my mind. And now that we entrust and employ other guides to utilize the equipment we purchase, the return on investment is an actual thing that matters. After over 20 years of running rivers, I continue to look forward to rowing Sawyer oars down my most favorite rivers.

Horrible customer service. Good luck getting help if you have any issues with your oars. I was…read moreliterally told to hang my cracked oar on the garage wall as artwork. When the time comes to replace them or get new oars, I will definitely be looking at other options.

Look to the right for signs and paddle hard to make it in to their dock!…read more This little hidden local secret needs to be shared by all who are rafting the Rogue. A small convenience store with a hot food window is a perfect 1/2 way stopping point while rafting the Rogue River toward Shady Cove. Inside the store it is a bit cluttered and tight, but they've got everything you'll need to replenish and recharge your batteries. We easily found some chocolate and strawberry milks for the kids and some takis and a decent selection of Mikes Hard in the cooler. Hot foods include: hot dogs, corn dogs , veggie burgers, hamburgers and cheeseburgers ($5.50, double cheese burger $6.50). The food is decent with all the fixings available. After paddling, swimming and soaking up the sun, a good burger along with an ice cold beer seems to taste EVEN better than normal. The best part of it all is all the picnic tables along the riverbank to just sit back, chill and enjoy your grub. Oh yeah, don't forget to use they're old school outhouse up the path and to the left of their store before you go! It's a memorable experience! #thegoodlife

The staff provided thorough and excellent service. Great equipment, we had a blast and they even…read moredropped off and picked up our crew, when we were done with our trip. No need to worry about shuttling cars, they included all of that! Make sure though, that you stop at their store, Sunset on the Rogue, on the way down the river... As the burgers, polish dogs and hot dogs were affordable and Yummy. Hit the spot. It was a great experience, all around.

Yelp says they are open till 4 but they are not open. Boo. We drove from Grants Pass for nothing.read more

Keely is very nice. We rented some equipment recently. They have an indoor pool, a good-sized shop…read morewith a great selection of wetsuits and equipment, reasonably priced. "Better than the internet ". They even sell Mermaid Tails!

Hidden about 45 minute outside of Crater Lake National Park in the tiny town of Prospect lies Mill…read moreCreek Falls and the Avenue of the Boulders. The space features a short hike with waterfall views and access to large boulders and parts of the beautiful Rogue River. I stopped here on the way back from Crater Lake National Park. The turnoff from the highway is easy to miss. In fact, I missed it myself and had to turn back around in the middle of the road. There's a small parking lot with a highly degraded trail map and a few portable restrooms near the beginning of the trailhead. The hike is pretty short, I'd say less than 2 miles round trip. You start off on a flat path that will take you to a two-way intersection. If you bear left, the trail will lead you the Rogue River and the Avenue of the Boulders. And if you bear right, the trail continues to two separate viewpoints; Barr Creek Falls and Mill Creek Falls. I decided to hit the falls first. The hike is pretty easy with gentle rolling inclines. It's entirely shaded by big beautiful trees. The first waterfall in view will be Mill Creek Falls. These falls absolutely stunning! They were flourishing in late fall. The second set of falls is just a short walk up a some log steps. This is where you'll find Barr Creek Falls. These falls weren't as robust as Mill Creek Falls, but they were still very charming. You'll also get a glimpse of the beautiful Siskiyou forest in the backdrop. On the way back, I headed down the other way toward the Avenue of the Boulders. I've been to the Avenue of the Giants before in Humboldt County, but the the Avenue of the Boulders are a completely different experience. They're comprised of huge boulders, many of which you can climb to get a better view of the falls and the Rogue River that flows down below. Simply one of the most gorgeous sights that I've ever seen! The Rogue River is so comforting and calming. This a total relaxation spot. A place where you can just sit back, relax, and enjoy the view. Enjoy the sounds and sights of the river flowing beneath your feet. It's truly endearing. Who would have thought that something this beautiful could be hidden away in a small town just outside of Crater Lake? It's so amazing and yet still extremely secluded. If you're coming up to Crater Lake, a visit to Mill Creek Falls and be Avenue of the Boulders should definitely be added to your list.

Gorgeous and easy hike out to some boulders or a set of waterfalls. This seasons rain and snow melt…read moremade the rivers flow violently with water, producing amazing cascades of water for the falls. It's a downward hike and you don't notice it until the hike back out, but it's fairly easy and short so it's a great little stop over for a worthwhile view. The map etched in wood in the parking lot gives a good overlook of the area. Definitely head to the right side and see the falls.

We worked with two different women there and they were both outstandingly helpful. They have a very…read morenice warm, swimming pool and they let us try on whatever we wanted in the water. They gave great advice, and we couldn't be happier.

I am moving to Hawaii and I needed my tanks checked out and a letter stating that they were empty…read more Of coarse I waited to the last minute to do it. Eric was so great to help me out. What a great group of people there Mahalo

Very peaceful and relaxing. This is a small park, but there is a boat ramp to the river. Lots of…read moreblackberry picking! Yum. I don't remember whether or not there were any camp sites. There were two areas. Definitely did have a pit toilet. River is a little fast and rough here.

Galesville Reservoir is a beautiful water storage area near Azalea, Oregon. It is part of the Upper…read moreCow Creek Watershed and the reservoir is 640 acres. The dam produces electricity by hydropower for the area. The first turnoff is to the campground and the second to the Day Use area and boat ramps. The day use has parking, a playground, picnic area, and pavilion. The park host is near the day use area, as well as The Chief Miwaleta Campground provides cabins for rental, a tent camping and 20 full hookups and 11 non-hookups and 1 group site for RVs. There are two boat ramps (one with two lanes and one primitive ramp) with parking for the reservoir and is a popular area for fishing. Though, the reservoir has a higher-than-allowed level of mercury as described by the Clean Water Act. The cause may be several historic mining claims above the reservoir exist, such as the Red Cloud Mine, which was established to extract mercury from veins of cinnabar. There is information on and recommendations for eating fish on the Oregon.gov website. I do recommend going to the Galesville Reservoir, either for camping or just using the day use area. It's a beautiful place to spend the day or longer.

Well maintained; signage rates the levels of difficulty…read more Nice people on the trail, always fun and enjoyable hikes.

What a fun labyrinth of different kinds of hiking trails, ranging in degrees of difficulties…read more There's something for everyone. We came here with our two friends each of them having a little one strapped to their backs. Our dog Momo was also part of the group and she particularly loved this walk. At the time we were her in late spring (end of May), we were able to see still lots of wild flowers, but my friend mentioned that Renee were even more a few weeks earlier. The trails are mostly leading through forest area and so you're in the shade most of the time. We took a trail that led us to the peak and we were able to enjoy lovely views over the valley. Note: there's lots of poison oak here. If you have small kids with you, remind them to be vigilant.