According to numerous surveys, more and more Americans are searching for experiences, looking to disconnect from our increasingly digital world, wanting to commune with nature and are desirous of sumptuous, healthy meals.

River running has been offering those very things for decades upon decades. What drew me to river running in the 70s - besides the machismo of Burt Reynolds in Deliverance - was the ability to drift lazily into the wilderness and leave the constant clarion calls of civilization behind.

Experiences will last a lifetime. Some thing, or device, will only last as long as its inner workings or until it becomes obsolete or out-of-style.

Digital detox is necessary to reset your interpersonal self, to remember you are part of a community and to quiet the chatter in your head.

The natural world beckons and never fails to amuse, surprise or fascinate. From the unexpected storms to the sparrow harassing the osprey to the views achieved by a modest hike.

Meanwhile, river trips are nothing like backpacking trips. They are more akin to safaris or base camp at Everest. Almost everything is fresh and there are greens and vegetables galore and everything always tastes better in the great outdoors.

So, check our calendar and join us for a 3-day, 2-night Deschutes River trip or a custom length river trip with a party of 10 or more. You’ll need to call to make those reservations.

You might also be interested in our annual Rockstars Geology and Astronomy trip scheduled for August 19th through the 22nd.