Posts Tagged ‘BigThrills’
Running the Rogue River (Grants Pass)
One of the original eight rivers included in the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968, the Rogue River in southwestern Oregon has an adventure for everyone, with its dramatic deep canyon setting and moderate Class III whitewater rapids. One of the most established outfitters is O.A.R.S., a family-owned business that has been guiding guests [...]
Surf’s Up at Billy Chinook (Culver)
Below the protective canyon walls of the Cove Palisades, where the Deschutes, Metolius and Crooked rivers converge, the water stays welcoming through September for wakesurfing, wakeboarding, and waterskiing. From Hwy 97, follow the well-marked signs through the small town of Culver to the Cove Palisades, to find the easiest public boat landing at the base [...]
Skibowl’s Downhill Biking (Mt Hood)
Like a mini-Whistler, Skibowl’s downhill biking trails give big-suspension riders a close-to-home destination for a dose of adrenalineon the downhill biking trails. Through September, the lift operates Saturdays and Sundays 10am to 7pm, and thirty bucks will get you a full day of drops, jumps and singletrack. The trail network is not huge, but the [...]

