In order to prepare for our three months traveling in SE Asia, we decided we needed a warm-up trip to get in the groove of traveling. When some friends organized a trip on the Owyhee river, we jumped at the chance to go on this 'must do' river trip.
We spent almost a week paddling the Owyhee River in Eastern Oregon with an amazing group of friends. (Pictures to come when we figure out these Indonesian computers!). The river is in the SE corner of Oregon, about 8 hours from Portland.
The Wild and Scenic Owyhee River is described in many ways; Grand Canyon of Oregon, the loneliest river in the U.S., bizarrely beautiful, and more. The Owyhee River is almost unmatched in its remoteness and beauty. The river travels through magnificent desert canyons with walls towering over a thousand feet overhead and is home to a wide array of wildlife and birds. Petroglyphs and hot springs are sprinkled along the way.
The trip highlights include incredible scenery, amazing food, wigs, star-filled nights around the fire, skit night, camraderie and the crazy five raft tow across Owyhee lake. Thanks so much to all the folks on the trip for making it such a memorable send off. I'm still laughing at so many things from the trip, especially the fashion show.
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