SHADY COVE, Ore. – Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer and for rafting businesses in our region, its the start of their busy season. At Rapid Pleasure Rafting in Shady Cove, they are excited to welcome tourists and ...

JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. – The Rum Creek Fire has presented unique challenges for firefighters. On Monday, river guides spent 28 hours transporting one hotshot crew by raft to get to the nearest lodge. “Finally approached us, ‘Hey we have a ...

  SHADY COVE, Ore. – Halfway through July rafting season is fully underway up in Shady Cove. Business owners tell us this year’s season had a bit of a slow start due to the rain and cooler temperatures early this ...

UPPER ROGUE AREA, Ore. — Locals didn’t have to go to our mountain lakes to cool off this weekend, the Upper Rogue River proved to be a popular spot. Fishing boats, rafts, pontoon boats, kayaks and paddle boards are all ...

SHADY COVE, Ore — Several people flocked to the Rogue River Monday, kicking off the unofficial start to summer. Raft Rite Rentals is located about two miles from the upper part of the Rogue River. It says business has increased ...

OREGON– If you’re heading to Oregon’s waterways this weekend with a paddle board in hand, don’t forget your permit. Starting Saturday, marine deputies will be enforcing a new permit called the ‘Waterway Access Permit.’ It replaces the ‘Aquatic Invasive Species ...

SHADY COVE, Ore. — With the heat, many are hitting the river to go rafting. One local company says business has been steady. The co-owner of Rapid Pleasure Rafting Company says more people have been coming out this past week. ...

GOLD HILL, Ore. — It’s a story we’ve been talking about for years, but now a Gold Hill Water Park could have a serious shot at becoming part of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The director of the park said ...

MEDFORD, Ore. — As temperatures rise outside this time of year, summer activities like rafting and boating come to mind, but coronavirus has put a damper on recreation-based businesses. Right now the geese are making the most noise and waves ...

ROGUE VALLEY, Ore.– Water, sun, and a little bit of sunscreen are all that’s needed if you’re heading to the river this Labor Day. The holiday weekend is capping off what’s been an incredibly, busy and successful summer season. It’s one ...

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