Dates: June 1-7
Price: $1500
Highlights
- Historic Trails: Explore Oregon Trail pioneer sites.
- Canyons: See cliffs carved by ancient floods.
- Swimming: Cool off in spring-fed natural pools.
- Wildflowers: Spot lupine and Indian paintbrush.
- Birdwatching: Watch ospreys, kingfishers, and eagles.
The Deschutes River is a journey through contrasts—where the high desert meets flowing water, where history intertwines with the present, and where the pulse of adventure beats strong. For three days, the river carries you, winding through basalt canyons and rolling sagebrush hills, each turn revealing a landscape shaped by time. The rapids here are a mix of playfulness and power, moments of stillness punctuated by thrilling drops and surging whitewater. Beneath the cliffs, whispers of the past echo—traces of ancient peoples who once walked these lands, their petroglyphs etched into rock walls, telling stories older than the river itself.
As the river eases its pace, the adventure continues on land. Four days of camping provide a deeper connection to the land, where sunrises paint the cliffs in fiery hues and campfire embers glow against the star-filled sky. A short hike off the river’s edge leads to cool, spring-fed swimming holes, where the heat of the desert melts away in the clear, cold water. Evenings bring a sense of timelessness—where the wind carries stories, and the river, as it always has, moves ever forward. The Deschutes is more than a trip—it’s a passage through nature’s raw beauty, an adventure etched into the memory long after the journey ends.