TOURS AND RENTALS Helfrich McKenzie Rafting With excursions on both the McKenzie and Willamette rivers, choose from full- or half-day rafting trips or a scenic float in a pontoon or drift boat. helfrichmckenzierafting.com Cascades Outdoor Center Rent a kayak or stand-up paddleboard, or go with an expert on guided rafting or kayaking trips — including a unique stargazing kayak tour. cascadesoutdoorcenter.com Oregon Paddle Sports Get everything you need for a day on the water. Rent a raft, kayak, canoe or stand-up paddleboard along with other gear and safety equipment. oregonpaddlesports.com Scenic Jet Boats Take a relaxing sightseeing tour on the Willamette and McKenzie rivers. scenicjetboats.com 2 Rivers Guide Service Fish with the entire family on the lakes and rivers of the Willamette National Forest. 2-rivers.net Eugene, Cascades & Coast Visitor Center | 754 Olive St, Eugene 16 RAFT For those with a spirit of adventure, one of the best places to seek those thrills is on the Class III Marten Rapid of the McKenzie River. Winding through lush forests, shaded fishing spots and inviting swimming holes, this waterway has enough adventure for a day of fun or an overnight trip. For a good mix of adrenaline-filled rafting and relaxed floating alike, head to the strikingly clear waters of the Middle Fork Willamette River near Oakridge and Westfir. KAYAK Take in the serene natural surroundings as your paddle ripples through the water. Spot birds as you kayak the Fern Ridge Reservoir outside of Veneta or glide in Float Your Boat Getting out onto the water yourself is a great way to experience the Willamette Valley, and what better way to do that than aboard your craft of choice, either on your own or with an expert guide? The region’s waterways offer calm, tranquil lakes and fast-moving rivers to satisfy a range of skills. Stay safe by outfitting the whole family with life jackets, knowing your limits and never boating under the influence. For paddlecraft 10 feet (3 m) or longer, you will need an Oregon Waterway Access Permit. Visit boat.oregon.gov for more information. the cold waters of Dexter Reservoir. You’ll find quiet excursions at Waldo Lake, since only boats that go under 10 miles (16 km) per hour like kayaks and canoes are allowed. The Siuslaw Water Trail is a serene waterway with plenty of wildlife that connects Mapleton with the Pacific Ocean. For those wanting to stay in Eugene, the meandering Willamette River Water Trail offers a quick escape. JET BOAT See the Willamette River like you’ve never seen it before while learning about the waterway’s storied past on a jet-boat tour. Carve your own path in adrenalinefueled exhilaration, and get the chance to see black-tailed deer, beavers and bald eagles in a one-of-a-kind experience that may just become your favorite memory. Fern Ridge Reservoir TURELL GROUP
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