Recent Posts from Janda
Camas Creek Camp (my new favorite!)
Last August, I did my second trip on the Middle Fork of the Salmon. I was curious to see what the river was like at lower-water. (Since the first 25 miles of the Middle Fork get too shallow to raft later in the season, trips in August generally start downstream at Indian Creek). An unexpected side-effect of using the lower put-in is that it staggers your campsites differently, so I got to see some new spots on the Middle Fork and Camas Creek Camp is a...
Get Your Family an ECHO Gift Certificate!
Give the gift of summer fun with an ECHO Gift Certificate, and they'll have visions of river trips dancing in their heads. Choose any dollar amount to supplement or cover the cost of a river trip with ECHO. Order through December 21 and we'll give you an extra 10% toward the value!
Save The Date: Wild Rivers Night
When: Wednesday, January 9, 2013, 6-9 PM Where: The Great Room at KEEN, 515 NW 13th Ave, Portland, OR 97209 How much: Free (but you must RSVP at Eventbrite) Join ECHO for the 3rd annual Wild Rivers Night, where we partner with river organizations to celebrate wild rivers. Renowned author and photographer Tim Palmer, will emcee the evening’s line up of short films featuring stunning footage of the Northwest and beyond! New for 2013, we'll have a silent auction featuring photography of the rivers and creeks...
Our First Trip of 2012!
We got an early start this season on the Rogue River with our first trip of the year already off the water, and our second launching today! May trips are great for the lush, green scenery, spring wildflowers, and lots of active wildlife. The canyon is relatively quiet giving guests and guides alike plenty of time to savor the beauty of the Rogue, and this trip had the special bonus of Sunday's solar eclipse! Our guides love the first trips of the year that get them...
ECHO is an American Rivers Ambassador
ECHO is proud to partner with American Rivers and support their work to protect and restore the nation's rivers and streams. In 2012, ECHO became a charter member to the River Ambassador program, which seeks to engage our river-loving guests in American Rivers' endeavors. Founded in 1973, American Rivers has more than 65,000 members and supporters nation wide. Their work contributed to the removal of three dams on the Rogue River in the last 5 years, restoring the currents necessary for wildlife, fish migration, and whitewater...
Spring Into Summer
Welcome to the first days of spring, which means summer is just around the corner! To help you focus on your summer vacation plans, we are offering a special incentive to join our June 16-21 or June 21-26 trip on the Middle Fork of the Salmon River in central Idaho. Sign up by April 15th and receive a $200/person discount off the trip price of $1995. Put the savings toward off-river transportation, new camping gear, or some fancy outdoor clothing for a fresh start on the...
New! Bluegrass with Laurie Lewis and Tom Rozum on the Yampa River
The Yampa is the ultimate setting for a bluegrass river trip. Its sheer canyon walls, grand overhangs, and large sandstone amphitheaters make it a natural concert hall. Dates: June 17-21, 2012 Price: $1095/person Reservations: Call ARTA at (800) 323-2782 We've just confirmed that bluegrass legends Laurie Lewis and Tom Rozum will join a second river trip through Utah's unique desert landscape. The Yampa River is the last undammed river in the Colorado River system. Each May and June, the Yampa's Class III-IV rapids churn up excitement...
Wild Rivers Night - What a Great Time!
We'd like to send a huge thank you to everyone that made it out for Wild Rivers Night and a big apology to everyone that didn't (because it was awesome)! The debut of our latest Middle Fork film must have inspired everyone who watched it, as the audience seemed captivated by the gorgeous scenery, crystal-clear water, splashy rafting footage and lots of camp camaraderie. Thank you so much to Nate Herbeck of Sheer Madness Productions for creating this special film. American Rivers was on hand to...
Thank You - A Remarkable 2011 River Season
Thank you to everyone who joined us this summer on the Rogue and Middle Fork of the Salmon Rivers. You are the reason we get to do what we love. And, of course, thank you to all our hard working and dedicated river guides. You are the reason our trips are so special. A few highlights from this summer: - Lexey, J.R., and Billy running amazing trips on the Rogue in May. Even when it rained everyone had fun! - Our guide school with Lexey, Billy,...
Morrison's Rogue River Lodge
Top Ten Reasons to Stay at Morrison's Rogue River Lodge 1. Great Location - You'll settle into the peace and quiet of your river trip early with a stay at Morrison's the night before you head out. The Lodge is located right next to the Rogue River where a beautiful eddy swirls in the afternoon sun. 2. Orange Rolls - My mouth waters just thinking about these delectable rolls that are served with dinner. Each bite tastes like the buttery rolls your grandma makes, but the...
