Rogue River Rafting

When it rains, the Rogue River rises

2012-01-22T21:23:00.000-08:00

We've had badly need rain the past week and more to come this week. This is the view above Hog Creek Boat Landing on the Rogue River on Saturday, January 21. The river is mighty, high and muddy and with more rains predicted we expect it will continue to rise. Hopefully there will be snow pack in the mountains and a good water flow for the 2012 season.

On the road above the Rogue River

2012-01-17T20:08:00.000-08:00

Here we are on the road overlooking Hellgate Canyon on the Rogue River. We walked from our house. Hoping the rains will come soon and rafters will be able to float with few obstacles come the spring and summer season.

Sun but no fish on the Rogue River

2012-01-11T20:24:00.000-08:00

Sunny day and Ferron, buddy, Geoff, Pupeye and Curry put the driftboat in at Ennis and fished upstream and down to Galice. Alas, no fish. The last time Curry was in a driftboat, he tried to jump out and Sue grabbed him by the tail. While we laughed, doggie paddle took on another meaning. Obviously he was not traumatized. On this mid January day we are becoming ever more aware of the need for rain in our region.

New crew member for Ferron's Rogue River Fun Trips

2012-01-07T16:21:00.000-08:00

Meet Curry, the newest doggie crew member for Ferron's Rogue River Fun Trips. We all met each other at the Curry County Animal Shelter during our annual post river season trip to Gold Beach. We put Junior to sleep this summer and with the post season coming on we decided it would be timely to fill our doggie void. Curry was six weeks and had brindle color. Mom is a lab and what's your guess about dad? Sue insisted that she didn't want a dog as big as Pupeye. Time will tell and Curry will be ready for our 2012 Rogue River season.

Rogue River Rafting Sept 18

2011-09-18T20:22:00.000-07:00

We shared a lovely fall day with this couple from Dallas, OR. They raise yellow labs and horses and love animals. Pupeye entertained them jumping off the raft several times and chasing deer. Turtles were viewed in unusual positions. He has served two tours in Iraq and we are appreciative of his service.

September 12 Rogue River day trip

2011-09-12T18:22:00.000-07:00

Here is our crew from today's day trip; local folks referred by local folks. That's what Ferron's Rogue River Fun Trips is all about. We're a small company that serves our community in many ways.

Rogue River Rafting on Sept 11

2011-09-11T22:04:00.000-07:00

Groups from the Oregon coast and Massachusetts joined us today. With near 100 degree temperatures everyone was in kayaks by the afternoon. The western pond turtle was debating whether to get into the river as well. The wildlife show was abundant with deer, salmon and bald eagle.

August 30 Rogue River Fun Trip

2011-08-30T21:49:00.000-07:00

This family was on Ferron's Rogue River Rafting Fun Trip. The ten year old paddled for the first time through class II whitewater. Of course, we stopped to pick and eat delicious blackberries along the river's edge.

August 24 Rogue River Rafting

2011-08-25T21:06:00.000-07:00

This trip was called wild boys. Water fights and lots of blackberry picking and a little throwing of blackberries occurred on the trip. From here the family was headed to Out N About Treesort.

August 22 Rogue River rating

2011-08-22T22:15:00.000-07:00

Pupeye was requested on this trip today. These folks were taking advantage of southern Oregon. Yesterday was the Oregon Shakespeare Festival and today was rafting the Rogue River, picking and eating blackberries, and kayak fun, too. Tomorrow they head to Crater Lake.

August 20 Rogue River rafting trip

2011-08-21T09:13:00.001-07:00

This family was on our August 20 day trip. The were staying at Out N About Treehouses and decided to spend the day with Ferron in the big raft, listen to his stories and not venture into a smaller craft. It was a hot and great day on the river.

Lunch on August 12 Rogue River rafting trip

2011-08-13T14:33:00.000-07:00

Here is our August 12 day trip at our exclusive lunch spot above Rocky Riffle. Local folk from Williams who had company visiting from Michigan joined a couple who were return customers from last year. After they were on the half day, they decided to sign up for the full day. And they spent a lot of the day in a double Tomkat.

August 11 Rogue River Fun Trips

2011-08-12T07:59:00.000-07:00

Two families who were ending their summer vacation joined Ferron's Rogue River Fun Trips for a rafting day. Water fights and fishing being caught along the river's edge were only part of the excitement.

Rogue River Rafting August 9

2011-08-10T21:17:00.000-07:00

This trips was comprised of local folks. We had donated a two person trip to Winterfest which benefits Options of Southern Oregon, SOASTC and Family friends. A Grants Pass woman won this trip. Three others joined us from Wolf Creek. The photo above right is our day trip lunch spot. As you can see, we have a wonderful exclusive location overlooking the Rogue River in Galice.

From crewing to kayaking the Rogue River

2011-08-08T22:30:00.000-07:00

Driving north from CA this family and their dog, Cocoa, decided to spend the day with Ferron's Rogue River Fun Trips. The elder son crews for their local club and was in the single kayak for the day except for a brief out of kayak experience at Argo. Dad and younger son tackled the rapids in the double Tomkat this afternoon. It was a great day on the river.

From London to the Rogue River

2011-08-07T17:32:00.000-07:00

Early this year we started corresponding with this family from London about their float on the Rogue River today. It was a great connect. Ferron learned that Mom and Dad have traveled to Nepal as has Sue. The family was on its way to see Oregon's only National Park, Crater Lake. What a great experience for this family from England.

From France to the Rogue River

2011-08-05T15:09:00.000-07:00

This family from France floated with us yesterday. Though they live in CA, they have driven to Oxaca! The traded in and out of the kayaks and thoroughly enjoyed themselves. They were headed to Pirates Of Penzance after their time on the river.

A friend and his grandsons on the Rogue River

2011-08-03T20:44:00.001-07:00

A dear friend and his grandsons floated with Sue on the River. It was an awesome experience for the boys and Sue loved every moment of it.

July 30 Rogue River day trip

2011-07-31T09:26:00.000-07:00

A group from California which included a guide dog and a care giver joined us for the morning half day trip. They joined a family from the Treehouses. The morning group beat the heat as temperatures rose to near 100 degrees.

July 27 Rogue River float

2011-07-28T22:07:00.000-07:00

This family, their French exchange student, and the son's friend joined us Wednesday for a Rogue River float from Hog to Argo. It was the first time the French lady in the green lifejacket had been on the river. We had a great time even with the upstream afternoon winds. Sue was glad she had rear mount support and most in the boat were glad they had water guns!

July 26 Rogue River rafting

2011-07-26T23:17:00.000-07:00

This family from Texas joined us on the Rogue River today. Dad is a firefighter and the real fighter was the young man who challenged Argo Rapids and fell out! The group came to us from Out 'N About Treehouses. With mid 80 temperatures it was a wonderful day to be on the river.

July 25 Rogue River rafting trip

2011-07-25T22:15:00.000-07:00

These folks on our guided Rogue River rafting trip today have all been experienced rafters. The gentleman on the left had requested to paddle so we provided a rear mount paddle support raft. He really enjoyed the relaxation, too. his partner said, "This is the life." The gentleman on the right has kayaked the Rogue in the past and felt more comfortable on guided trip this time. He kept himself upright through Argo and had a great afternoon.

July 24 Rogue River rafting

2011-07-24T22:30:00.001-07:00

This family joined us on our Rogue River rafting trip today. They came to us from Out 'N About Treehouses. Although they had not requested a kayak, with 90+ degree weather, we brought one along and everyone took a turn.

July 19 Rogue River half day

2011-07-20T11:44:00.000-07:00

This father and daughter team were part of a group that joined us for our half day Rogue River float trip. Grants Pass had record rainfall the previous two days and the group from Out 'A About Treehouses switched from the morning to afternoon and got glimpses of sunshine.

Inclement July 18 weather on the Rogue River

2011-07-18T21:20:00.001-07:00

Our rafters from Portland enjoyed their float today even though we are having inclement weather. Marcella, in the front of the inflatable kayak, chose whitewater rafting and hopes to go to an OMSI camp next year to learn more.

July 16 Rogue River rafting day trip

2011-07-16T22:19:00.001-07:00

The couple on the left is from Kentucky and has been traveling cross country. They spent the day with Ferron's Rogue River Fun Trips and will head home via Yellowstone and Mount Rushmore. The family on the right is staying at the Lily Pad in Takilma and joined us for the afternoon half day trip. They are visiting from Minnesota. At Argo one of the paddlers in the double tomkat fell out but the other paddler managed to keep the boat afloat.

July 15 Rogue River family trip

2011-07-15T21:32:00.000-07:00

Here is the Nevada crew that rafted with Ferron's Rogue River Fun Trips. There was some excitement at Argo and everyone worked like a team for the rescue. After their float the family was headed to Out 'N About Treehouses in Takilma.

July 8 morning half day on the Rogue River

2011-07-09T13:16:00.000-07:00

This was part of our group on our morning Rogue River rafting trip. The group, excluding Ferron and Pupeye, are here to celebrate a family member's retirement party. The family member has been a teacher with Grants Pass School District for 38 years. The group joined a family from Germany who were on the full day trip.

July 7 half day afteroon on the Rogue River

2011-07-08T11:02:00.000-07:00

Our afternoon half day trip was a local Williams family. This was not the first trip for the young kayaker in the front of the boat. And of course, Pupeye, perched on the bow of the boat, kept a watchful eye for geese along the river's shore.

July 2 half day trippers on the Rogue River

2011-07-02T17:40:00.000-07:00

We had a great group of rafters on the Rogue today. On the right is our morning half day crew from various parts of the country. On the left are two of the afternoon group from New Mexico who are staying at Out 'N About Treehouse. These two kayaked the entire afternoon stretch. Both groups spotted bald eagles and a good time was had by all.

Family reunion rafting on the Rogue River

2011-07-01T17:40:00.000-07:00

Our dear friend, Wayd, rowed Babe, the Big Blue Ox, as his wife's family joined together. Tomorrow they will celebrate the memory of their mother/grandmother who passed away earlier this year.

Enchanted Forest Leadership Camp rafts the Rogue River

2011-06-29T18:51:00.000-07:00

Last week end Ferron's Fun Trips donated tahitis and raft to the Table Rock Foundation's Enchanted Forest Leadership Camp. As you can see, many young people were able to experience the beauty and fun of the Rogue River while they also benefited from participating in this wonderful camp sponsored by the Table Rock Foundation.

From Hawaii to the Rogue River

2011-06-25T09:41:00.000-07:00

We enjoyed a half day trip with this young man and his family who had flown from Hawaii to attend a sibling's college graduation in Seattle. The group was exploring the west coast and joined us one morning. They had driven from Crater Lake that day and were headed south following their morning float. It's always such a thrill to introduce folks to the Rogue River.

Yorkie and family on June 23 Rogue River day trip

2011-06-24T07:59:00.001-07:00

This family rafted on a half day Rogue River trip with us in 2009. They returned this year for a full day trip. The boys enjoyed the kayaks so much last time that they decided to try it again. Though the morning skies were cloudy and the day was cool, the weather did not deter this 13 and 15 year old. Even the Yorkie had a good time!

Family Ferron's Rogue River Fun Trip in June

2011-06-20T20:26:00.001-07:00

Today our day trippers ranged in age from 6 years old to 80 years old. The elder recounted to Ferron her experience when she was 10 years and Pearl Harbor was bombed in front of her eyes. She had more life experience to offer than the history of the Rogue River that Ferron recounted. She admired the tapestry of greens which will slowly disappear as temperatures rise to over 90 degrees in the Rogue Valley the next couple of days.

From Wisconsin to the Rogue River

2011-06-19T16:02:00.000-07:00

Nadine and Keeley from Wisconsin sent us this picture from their May Ferron's Rogue River Fun Trips day. Nadine writes, "Ferron and Pupeye, Thank you for sharing your time with Keeley and myself. You helped us make great memories." Nadine and Keeley

Make great memories with us, too. Call Ferron's Rogue River Fun Trips!

Rogue River June 15 day trip

2011-06-15T20:02:00.001-07:00

Ferron calls this Blogpost "Surfing Turtle" which was seen at our lunch spot below Galice. The turtle is perched on a floating piece of wood. It looks like a totally relaxing spot to us. The Baldwin Family from Santa Clara, CA who are staying at The Treesort joined us as did Roy and Carol Reynolds from Lakeland, Florida who are visiting their friend from Selma, Oregon.

Riken Rogue River Rental

2011-06-05T09:44:00.001-07:00

For those of you who want plenty of storage and dry boxes we recently purchased this 16 foot Riken for Rogue River downriver rentals. If you want fewer boxes, we can remove some. One of the boxes makes a kitchen stand to place your propane stove and other kitchen needs. Don't forget that all of our rentals include everything but your personal camping equipment and kitchen gear. Have fun with Ferron's Rogue River raft trip rentals this summer!

Rogue River raft rental package

2011-05-17T21:30:00.000-07:00

Mother's Day week end Ferron and Sue had the opportunity to raft the Wild and Scenic section of the Rogue River. Sue rowed our fifteen foot self bailing Riken and Ferron rowed our 16 foot Hyside with a double row passenger seating frame. We stayed at lodges on the lower Rogue and were able to carry less gear and more people.
And in early May we saw a bear, bald eagle, and an osprey catch a fish right behind our rafts. The Rogue River still remains wild and scenic.

Muddy, mighty Rogue River

2011-03-14T21:24:00.000-07:00

This picture taken at Hellgate Overlook was after thunderstorms, torrential rains, lightening and 45+ mile an hour winds on Sunday, March 13. What is usually a Class II+ whitewater rapid at Dunn Riffle is washed out as the Rogue River flows at 10,000 cubic feet per second in comparison to its summer flow of 1800-2000 cubic feet per second. It's still winter weather in southern Oregon. We're hoping once the rains stop and the river drops that we'll have beautiful, sandy, pristine beaches on the Rogue River for summer relaxation and fun and wonderful whitewater rafting adventures.

Rogue River in March

2011-03-09T21:06:00.001-08:00

Steve from Asheville, North Carolina, joined Ferron today on the Rogue River. He wanted to fish. Ferron advised that hard rains had muddied and raised the river level, and the bites might be few and far between if at all. Yet, at 8000 cfs the scenery was still gorgeous, and the Rogue River Canyon walls were covered with brilliant green, wet moss. Mating ducks and river otters were spotted during the high volume Rogue River half day trip. Alas, the fish hid in the muddied water.

2011-02-21T17:52:00.000-08:00

Last week the surrounding hills of the recreational section of the Rogue River received more than a foot of snow. Though the sun has come out and the snow at Ferron's Rogue River Fun Trips has melted, we can still see the snow on the hillsides.
The river is dropping and many are on the Rogue River fishing for steelhead. Today one of Ferron's guests caught a 14 inch fish, enough for a dinner.

The Rogue River is high and muddy

2011-01-17T10:04:00.001-08:00

Mid-January on the Rogue River. The temperatures during the day have been in the mid fifties, not low enough for snow which means lots of rain. Folks would not need to carry their rafts very far for a river put in. The day after this photo was taken the sun came out. As Rogue River levels drop, we hope the wiley winter steelhead will start to bite.

2011-01-01T20:45:00.000-08:00

January 1, 2011 began with snow along the Rogue River. Without rain the past few days the river is dropping and becoming clearer. We anticipate winter steelhead fishing on the Rogue River shortly. It was a beautiful, sunny blue sky day. The snows glistened as they melted and fell from the trees. What an awesome way to start the new year on the Rogue River.

80th Birthday Celebration on the Rogue River

2010-08-01T09:11:00.000-07:00

Adrienne DeLaurell and her family from California, her brother and his family from Colorado, and her step-brother and sister-in-law from CA joined Adrienne's mom, who will be celebrating her 80th birthday on September 11, for our afternoon Rogue River trip. The birthday girl, who is sitting right in front of Pupeye, our dog, lives in Grants Pass.

Last year the crew joined Ferron's Rogue River Fun Trips, and had so much fun that they returned again this year.

A good time was had by all and their festivities continued throughout the week end.

2010-07-26T10:29:00.000-07:00

Erika and her partner, Danielle, joined Sue for a
full day Rogue River raft trip over the week end.
It was a great day for floating and some paddling
in the kayak for Erika who even tried her hands
and arms at the oars.
Danielle enjoyed the relaxation of the oar raft and
we all enjoyed some of the Rogue River wildlife:
otters, osprey diving for fish, blue herons, king-
fishers, and a deer and two of her fawn standing by the river's edge in the shade of the willows.

Rogue River raft rentals

2010-07-23T16:06:00.001-07:00

Depending upon the day our stack of Rogue River rental boats can look totally alike or show a lot of variety. On this particular day a trailer full of boats was loaded for a Hog Creek Boat Landing put-in. On the bottom is an 8 person paddle boat. Above that is a 14 foot self bailing oar boat, above that are two twelve foot paddle rafts topped by a single tomkat. We're happy to accommodate your rental needs. We'll put you in and take you out anywhere in the Hog Creek to Grave Creek stretch of the Rogue River.

Kayaking on the Rogue River

2010-07-14T23:10:00.000-07:00

On July 13 the Bieber siblings, Cade in the foreground and Addi in the background, joined Sue and Ferron's Rogue River Fun Trips for a half day trip from Hog Creek to Galice. We had the river practically to ourselves and the wildlife, once again, was wonderful. An otter swam in front of us and many osprey and blue heron flew overhead. As we paddled through Taylor Creek Canyon above Morrison's Lodge, Sue commented that we might see a bald eagle. No sooner said then Cade yelled and pointed, "There it is!" and a bald eagle landed on a tree branch. We had time for swimming, fishing and snacking. The cool upstream breeze gave us all a little chill with temperatures hovering at 90 degrees on this summer day of mostly solitude, except for the

wildlife and an occasional raft.

Hot Rogue River sunsets

2010-07-11T17:12:00.001-07:00

Summer is here and the temperatures have climbed to the high 90's and occasional low 100's for the past five days. When there is a little cloud cover, we sees beautiful sunsets from Ferron's Rogue River Fun Trips. After a wonderful day of scenery rafting on the Rogue River, we get to enjoy this beautiful scenery at night.

Breezy Rogue River Day

2010-07-02T07:28:00.001-07:00

Yesterday Breeze and James Dunn joined Sue for a half day river trip. Breeze brought along her binoculars and as we drifted along she was able to spot many cliff swallows, Bullock's orioles, blue herons and osprey to name a few. Breeze without binoculars also spotted a little baby otter! James was adjusting to his new glasses and confirmed all sightings. As we approached Galice, the end of our morning half day Rogue River trip, the breezes picked up. It was a good time to take out. "I needed this day for my soul," said Breeze.

The coolest Rogue River day yet this season

2010-06-16T21:33:00.001-07:00

Repeat customer, Jim Beggs, and his sons, on the right, joined us with Jim's friends, Ben and Michele Middleton and their daughter, on our June 16 day trip. It was probably the coolest day day of our Rogue River rafting season and everyone was a good sport and had a good time. Pupeye, our Rogue River rafting dog, provided entertainment for all and chased everything from rainbow, to butterfly to deer. Jim, Michele and Ben are educators in Modesto, CA. It was obvious that Ben Middleton is an English teacher as he described Pupeye and his primordal, spriteful behavior. They all began their summer vacations in southern Oregon attending a few plays at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival and rafting the Rogue River with Ferron's Fun Trips.

Rogue River Fun on a cool June day!

2010-06-15T21:24:00.000-07:00

Abby and Jacob Maples, on the left, newlyweds from Cedar Rapids, Iowa rafted with Ferron's Rogue River Fun Trips on our full day trip. "This was a lovely start to our honeymoon," they said. In the afternoon a crew from Cupertino, CA, staying at Out 'N About Treehouses www.treehouses.com joined the Maples. In the right photo Maurie and Andrew Feskanich successfully navigate Argo Rapids behind Ferron.

Everyone learned something on this Rogue River rafting trip. Near the end of the day Pupeye, our rafting guide dog, exuberantly jumped off the raft to say hello to a gaggle of geese, many very young. Needless to say, the the baby goslings were scared and submerged themselves until Pupeye went away. Even Ferron was not aware that goslings could go under water!

Despite the unseasonably cool temperatures everyone had a great day on the Rogue River.

Is it summer yet?

2010-06-09T21:32:00.000-07:00

The Moses Family from Southlake, Texas joined Ferron and Pupeye today on a cool and windy day trip. This was a departure from the family's traditional island vacation. They have travelled to the Turks and Caicos, the Dominican Republican, and Kauai.
This vacation they ventured to Out 'n About Treehouses www.treehouses.com and spent a day with Ferron's Fun Trips on the Rogue River.
The water was high, the temperatures cool, the wind was blowing, and they were great sports. They had a good close up view of a bald eagle and beautiful Rogue River scenery with cloudy skies and intermittent sunshine.

Bald Eagle on the Rogue River

2010-05-16T09:37:00.001-07:00

Krista and Mike joined Pupeye and Ferron's Rogue River Fun Trips for half day trip this May. They were staying at Out 'N About Treesort www.treehouses.com and contacted us. Krista grew up in Portland, traveled around and settled back in Portland but decided to take some vacation time in southern Oregon. While rafting, a bald eagle was spotted above them. Perhaps the springtime will bring more eaglets. Stay tuned.

The Rogue River in the fall

2010-04-05T20:51:00.001-07:00

Last fall our long time friend and photographer, Charlie Lipson, visited us with his wife Bobbi Bulriss. In the 1980's Charlie rafted on a commercial Rogue River Wild and Scenic trip with us.

Last October Bobbi and Charlie spent an afternoon fishing on the river with Ferron. There are more spectacular scenery pictures that we will share in future blogs but this picture prompted us to ask, "Who has the bigger nose? Pupeye or Ferron?"
Until you see more of Charlie's beautiful photography on our blog, visit his website at
http://charlip218.zenfolio.com/

Stay tuned for more beautiful Rogue River fall foliage and hopefully soon we will have beautiful spring flora pictures for you.

2010-03-07T09:09:00.000-08:00

A rafting customer took this picture during her raft trip last July. It was a sunny glorious day and the sky was blue. You'll go under this bridge during the first two miles of your trip after Dunn Riffle which you can see from the road. The road switches from river right to river left at this point.
We needed to be reminded of these blue skies as the weather persists here with clouds and mid fifties for highs. Spring is on the way and then RIVER SEASON!!!

Have new Ford van will travel!

2010-02-04T22:00:00.000-08:00

Check out the latest motorized vehicle to our fleet. This will be one of the new air conditioned vans that will take you from Foster Bar or Grave Creek back to your vehicle. We're hoping these investments will make your Rogue River experience with us more pleasurable.

The Rogue River is high

2010-01-01T21:29:00.000-08:00

May the rains continue and clean the Rogue River. May the river flow be plentiful and the water level sufficient throughout the 2010 river season.

Hog Creek on the Rogue River Jan 1, 2010

2010-01-01T21:11:00.000-08:00

The last day and night of 2009 brought rain and more rain. New Year's Day we hiked down to Hog Creek on the Rogue River. The water is high and muddy. There will certainly be more debris to clean and salvage on our first spring Ferron's Rogue River Fun Trips.

2009-12-21T10:03:00.000-08:00

Hi, Fun Trip Fans,

The Rogue River is quiet and cold. The freezing spell two weeks ago left chunks of ice along the river's edge. Finally the temperatures have warmed and the ice has melted.

We have purchased two newer vans to better serve Fun Trips and a new 16 foot Hyside to add to the fleet.

We hope your holiday season is healthy and joyous.

Best wishes, Ferron and Sue

2009-08-20T20:13:00.000-07:00

August 19, 2009

It was a really hot day for the wedding party float of Erin Glovinsky and Josh Sanders. There were 106 degree record high temperatures. It was so hot that mother of the bride, Jackie, jumped into the water and swam towards the bride to be, Erin.

A Herron In Flight

2009-07-27T20:38:00.000-07:00

Check this cool picture out

Black Bear

2009-07-27T20:32:00.000-07:00

Look At This!