White Water Rafting, Kayaking & Hiking Blog

Rogue River Walk

2010-09-03T08:00:00.000-07:00

In 2007 a group of South Coast avid hikers decided to blaze a 6-plus-mile, user-friendly nature trail--calling it The Rogue River Walk--along the lower south bank of the Rogue River, near Gold Beach. The original intent of the Rogue River Walk was recreational hiking. However, as construction proceeded, it was recognized that one particular segment consisted of riparian woodland: snags,

Jacksonville, Oregon Celebrates 150 Years

2010-08-31T08:00:00.000-07:00

The tiny Oregon town of Jacksonville has a rich 150 year old history. In 1861, a couple of muleteers spied a glint of yellow in Rich Gulch, off Jackson Creek. Before the ensuing southern Oregon gold rush ended, Jacksonville had grown into a prosperous county seat. In all, $34 million in gold dust--worth almost $2 billion today--tipped the scales at Cornelius Beekman's bank. The bank and

Legendary Rogue River boatman, Glen Wooldridge

2010-08-27T08:00:00.000-07:00

By Ted Trueblood, associate editor of Field & Stream, Spring 1981 in the Foreword to “Rogue, A River to Run” “This is the story of a unique man. One of the definitions of unique in my dictionary is “being without a like or equal.” That fits Glen Wooldridge to a T. He is a river man. There are none like him and I contend he has no equal. He first ran Oregon’s Rogue River from Grants Pass, 120

Southern Oregon Food Artisans Host River Time!

2010-08-24T08:00:00.000-07:00

We're delighted that several incredible southern Oregon food artisans have come together to offer Whitewater Warehouse's guests samples of their amazing products on the August 29 - 31 Rogue River gourmet wine & food trip. The food stars that will be titillating the taste buds of our Rogue River guests are: Lillie Belle Farms Chocolates' Ultimate Martini White chocolates (made from Organic Nation

Fun Facts About Oregon's Crater Lake

2010-08-20T08:00:00.000-07:00

One of three "first" photographs of Crater Lake taken by explorer, Peter Britt in the fall of 1874. Crater Lake is filled with rain and melted snow that fell within the caldera basin. Crater Lake is isolated from surrounding streams and rivers, thus there is no inlet or outlet to the lake. Its primary input is from annual precipitation in the region. Average annual precipitation is 168 cm (66

Rogue River Chipotle Cabbage Slaw Demo

2010-08-17T08:00:00.000-07:00

Joy Henkle, owner of Whitewater Warehouse demos the company's famous Chipotle Cabbage Slaw dressing...

Oregon Family Reunion Trips

2010-08-13T08:00:00.000-07:00

River trips and families just go together naturally. 2011 might just be the year that you schedule that uber-fun family reunion on Oregon's magnificent Rogue River. And, what better company to schedule your river reunion with than Whitewater Warehouse? Below are some really fun photos taken on an early August 2010 Rogue River Connelly family reunion trip. These family folks came from all over

A Spirited Rogue River Trip

2010-08-10T08:00:00.000-07:00

Diane Paulson and David Eliason, owners of Organic Nation Spirits embody the entrepreneurial spirit. They have a passion for the southern Oregon organic gin and vodkas that they create. Known as a micro-distillary, Organic Nation Spirits believes that their small batch creations make a difference. Must be true because consumers are sipping up and taking notice! This small company is winning all

Rogue River Salad: The Recipe!

2010-08-06T08:00:00.000-07:00

In our last post, we talked about the talented Jan Roberts-Dominguez. She is a noted food specialist and also a fine artist. We admired Jan's work so much that we decided to give her a call and issue her a challenge. We asked her to create an outstanding river salad; made from fresh, local ingredients for our Whitewater Warehouse rafting, kayaking and hiking guests. Well, Jan responded and she

Rogue River Rafting Salad

2010-08-03T08:00:00.000-07:00

Jan Roberts-Dominguez is a multi-talented artist. A food writer who pairs her mouth-watering recipes with her beautiful, original watercolors and interesting prose, she is truly a multi-faceted artisan. Currently writing a new cookbook called, "Oregon Hazelnut Country -- the Food, the Drink, the Spirit, " Jan embodies today's food lovers striving to use local sourced ingredients. We recently

Rogue River Inflatable Kayaking

2010-07-30T08:00:00.000-07:00

Want to experience the Rogue River's rapids up close and personal? Do you enjoy the fun of maneuvering through a set of rapids and then coming into quiet water? If all that makes you giddy, then make sure to reserve an inflatable kayak (IK, for short) from Whitewater Warehouse on your next Rogue River rafting and kayaking trip with the company. Here some fun photos taken of several of our

Rogue River Raft & Craft Beer Trip

2010-07-27T08:00:00.000-07:00

We're excited to have finished our first ever Oregon Rogue River "Raft & Craft" lodge-to-lodge trip. Our new bestest buddy, Ginger Johnson of WomenEnjoyingBeer fame, was the featured craft beer specialist each evening. She shared information about the Oregon craft beers that folks tasted and offered unique food pairings with each of the beers. This is a special trip and we recognize that there

World of Wine Festival

2010-07-23T08:00:00.000-07:00

The World of Wine (WOW) Festival, the Rogue Valley’s premier wine showcase, is scheduled for Saturday, August 28, 5:00-9:00 p.m., at Del Rio Vineyards, 52 N. River Rd. in Gold Hill. Some 40 wineries will participate. More than 750 people will attend the grand public tasting, which accompanies a professionally judged wine competition. The event, which always sells out

Artik Creamery Ice Cream

2010-07-20T08:00:00.000-07:00

Artik Creamery in southern Oregon produces dreamy ice cream. Local-sourced ingredients just push this special taste treat over the edge! According to the folks at Artik, this is how they lovingly prepare their top-rate yummy, creamy ice cream... Making the best ice cream takes the best ingredients"We start with the highest quality organic cream sourced from a farmer-owned dairy co-op. Our cream

Rogue River Rafting & Tubing Video

2010-07-16T08:00:00.000-07:00

Enjoy this short video of folks rafting and tubing through the famous Mary's Pot Hole on Oregon's Rogue River! A hoot! About the Author: Joy Henkle owns and operates White Water Warehouse (WWW) with her husband, Bob Meister. Ever-interested in making their Oregon Rogue River rafting, kayaking, and hiking trips part of a very special Oregon vacation experience for their guests, Joy writes this

Historic Lodges of Oregon's Rogue River Canyon

2010-07-13T08:00:00.000-07:00

The Rogue River is a unique wild and scenic river. Why unique? For many reasons but the topic of this blog is the historic lodges that rest near the Rogue River's edge. Where else in the world can you float a fully protected river and experience lodge accommodations each night? These lodges are filled history and lore but also offer river travelers a peaceful respite and a comfortable place to

Bake'in Up a Storm for Rogue River Rafting Trips

2010-07-09T08:00:00.000-07:00

Do you love fresh baked chocolate chip cookies? Well, we know our guests love 'em. That's why we've been baking up a storm for our Oregon Rogue River rafting and kayaking trips this year. We make sure that only the best, freshest ingredients go into these yummy delights. And cookies aren't our only specialty. You'll be served java brownies and even a can't-be-beat rum cake! But these are just

Southern Oregon's Star Fruit: The Pear

2010-07-06T08:00:00.000-07:00

In 2005, pears were named Oregon's state fruit. And with good reason. Pears are Oregon's number one tree fruit crop because this fruit offers world-wide snackers a sweet, juicy, softer-side alternative to its cousin the apple. Since early pioneers brought the first pear plantings to the southern Oregon region in the 1800's, the fruit has flourished in the rich volcanic soil, abundant water

Ninkasi - A Rising Oregon Craft Brewery Star

2010-07-02T08:00:00.000-07:00

Ninkasi Radiant Summer Ale – Voted Best Summer BeerThis blog is a reprint from www.thefullpint.com: As the temperature rises and the days get longer, we tend to stash our barley wine and imperial stouts, in favor of pale lagers, saisons, wheat ales and what some breweries call Summer Ale or Summer Beer. With this in mind we asked our readers to vote for their favorite summer beer, while the

Gourmet Rafting Trips

2010-06-29T08:00:00.000-07:00

Why is it that the June 2010 Whitewater Warehouse gourmet wine, food and rafting trip sold out in less than two months? The company had offered these gourmet Rogue River rafting trips several times over the last decade but none had ever sold out this quickly. The trip was so popular, Whitewater Warehouse had to open up a second 2010 gourmet rafting and kayaking trip to satisfy the appetites of

Rogue River Rafting, Kayaking & Hiking Photos

2010-06-25T08:00:00.000-07:00

Photos of Rogue River fun! See folks on some of Whitewater Warehouse's late May/early June 2010 Rogue River rafting, kayaking, and hiking trips enjoying their adventure vacations on Oregon's spectacular Rogue River. Create your own video slideshow at animoto.com.

Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic...

2010-06-22T08:00:00.000-07:00

There's something indescribably delicious about the toffee, peanut brittle, and chocolates made by southern Oregon's Homemade Confections. Owner Judith Galindo thinks it starts with personal passion. "I love to cook. For over 20 years I made chocolates, peanut brittle and toffees and gave them as gifts to friends and family. In January 2009, I decided to create a company from this passion I had

Whitewater Warehouse celebrates Craft Beer Month!

2010-06-18T08:00:00.000-07:00

July is Oregon craft beer month and Whitewater Warehouse is making merry with a very special Rogue River whitewater rafting trip scheduled for July 18 - 20. Cost is $880 per adult and participants will raft and/or kayak Oregon's protected Rogue River canyon during the day. Each evening will be set aside for craft beer tastings paired with complementary hors d'oeuvre's followed by wonderful lodge

The Look of Decadence

2010-06-15T08:00:00.000-07:00

Southern Oregon artist Gabriel Mark Lipper describes his recent works as paintings that seduce viewers into an opulent world of decadence and longing. The strength of his colors, textures, and even the positions in which he paints his subjects echos his artistic passions and fresh perspectives. "I like to play with color and I understand the power of color," says Gabriel. "I studied a painting

New Hiking Book: Trails of Crater Lake Park & Oregon Caves

2010-06-11T08:00:00.000-07:00

Oregon hiking writer and guru, Bill Sullivan has done it again. His newest book, "Trails of Crater Lake National Park and Oregon Caves National Monument," has recently been published and is ready for purchase. The guide includes detailed descriptions of every trail in the two areas, sightseeing suggestions, tips on where to stay, as well as full color photos, history, and geology. Visit the