Our group of 4 had a great time doing the 6 hour trip of Indian River + Hudson River. It was our…read morefirst time. They provided the life jacket, helmet, oar and snacks. We took a short bus ride from North River where we learned all the rules and basics. Our guide Reese was amazing! We will definitely book again!

Unreliable and Unprofessional - Choose B.O.B. Rafting Instead…read moreBooked a 2pm rafting trip with ARO back in June and even confirmed the day before. Yet at 10am on the day of the trip (Aug 1), they abruptly canceled, saying they couldn't fill the boat. When I asked why they didn't tell us earlier so we could make other plans, the rude staff admitted they were hoping more people would sign up last-minute. I was promised a call back from management--never happened. They refused to run the trip with just two people. Thankfully, I called B.O.B. Rafting and spoke to Bob directly--he got us on the water  and we had a fantastic trip with a great guide, Scott. All the rafting companies use the same stretch of the Black River, but B.O.B. treated us with respect and reliability--unlike ARO, which put profits over customer experience. Go with B.O.B. Rafting--they care. ARO doesn't. https://www.bobrafting.com/

It was an amazing rafting tour on Hudson River. About 7hrs total and they provided peanut butter…read morewrap for lunch. The river has a few sections of strong currents and those made the trip more exciting. The weather was nice and the scene was fabulous, nothing that we could complain. Our instructor Justin was the best. Very experienced and tried everything to help us get a full experience out of this tour. Highly recommended! Tip: wear waterproof/quick dry clothes.

Was my fifth year coming here. Always enjoyable and Jeff as our guide was the best very…read moreknowledgeable about the River. Make sure you have a dam release weekend, it makes the trip more challenging. Will be back Caio for Now.

We did this over the weekend as a girls trip and had an amazing trip! Our guide Steven was so…read morefunny and skilled. He made a couple nervous passengers feel calm and loved the whole experience

Eric: Thanks for the safe yet great experience for an adventure bound family, always welcoming…read moresomething new to experience in God's great outsoors! You're an asset to any company you may wander off and work for. We are truly grateful for todays wonderful, awe-inspiring journey. You are also an inspiration to us with two types of special needs kiddos, being an example of using your weaknesses and turning them into strengths!

Steven and Mark were fabulous guides on our two raft group. Steven made it fun and kept us safe,…read moreespecially with our little 9 year old Short Stack on board, and he was able to get even more solid knowledge from the Ecologies and the Geologist on board.

This is the second year I've gone rafting with this group and I love it. First of all, I love how…read morethey are so organized and how they emphasize safety AND fun. This activity is good for families and friends. If you're going with children, make sure that you have enough adults to paddle with you for a more exciting and safer experience. Second of all, I have never experienced surfing on a raft until I went with this group! The 4-5 hour drive from the city is totally worth it. It is such a cool experience to surf the raft in the surf holes. Our guide, Mark, is so experienced that we were able to surf almost all the surf holes and enjoy the rush of water as we were surfing. The experience was a good mix of adrenaline rush and relaxation. There were parts where we just freely swam in the water, there was a part where we jumped off an 8-foot rock, there was also a part where you can ride the front of the boat as if you were riding a mechanical bull. This is going to be an annual trip and I look forward to the next year! I forgot to mention - their porta potty's are the cleanest porta potties I have ever seen in my life. They have hand sanitizers and all the supplies you need.

We really like this raft company and Lori, one of the owners…read more Been rafting w/ Loti a few times. One of the most personable guides we gave been across three companies on five trips. Fun songs, dad jokes told better, and I love to her say "Keep paddlin." Lori "Loves to SURF" . This is the best time in the Hudson. We spent several minutes in "Fluffy Box" and she even got the raft turned around!!! We also made it into Bus Stop and got in some good surf there as well. But wait - there's more! We went down Jiffy Pop Backwards!!!!! Bestest Ginger snaps and other super healthy lunch options too, washed down with yummy hibiscus pink tea. So - if you want the small company vibe that cares about you as a participant and partner, Square Eddy is the way to go.

This is a hidden gem. Just completed this rafting experience in August 2025. The operation is…read moresmall but that is what sets it apart. Whereas some of the other local company have giant, full-size buses pushing through volume onto the river, this operation was intimate and friendly. In the short amount of time we spent with the owners, we got to know them and their friends very well. Linc was our guide and he was full of knowledge and information. He was also a tremendous guide as far as rafting is concerned. The lunch we all shared was homemade and delicious. The cookies we had were incredible. The fresh fruit was a nice touch too. In total there were 4 rafts and approximately 20 people. We didn't need to wait around for anyone and the entire operation felt smooth and well-planned. We had a phenomenal time and highly recommend this activity.

I got a good deal with Beaver Brook Outiftters because I stayed at the Alpine Lodge. This was my…read morefirst time white water rafting (I went in the summer). The water was a bit calm but there were a few parts that were crazy. I was in the back of the raft with our guide so that made me feel a bit safer (I'm adventurous but this definitely had my heart racing as a newbie). My fiancé and friends (they've gone white water rafting before) thought the water was too calm and mentioned coming back when the snow is melting and there are more white caps. Our guide was fun and was trying to get us to "surf" our raft next to a rock which was cool. He also jokingly led us into a rock and I flew forward (luckily he caught me before I went too far ha). When you do go, they provide all of the gear you need and more. Buses take you to and from the river. You will also have to help lift the raft to the water with your group (I ended up slipping and falling on the rocks going down to the river so that was "fun", there are snacks/lunch provided when there's a break in between rafting. Towards the end, it was so calm, we had to row for a good mile or two to get us back. When you get back, dinner is provided and it was delicious! I had a fun time and I do want to come back when the water is choppier. Summer was a good choice for a first timer. All in all, I loved this company and our guide (I want to say his name was Buzz). Thanks for the new experience!!

My boyfriend and I went tubing this past weekend and had a blast. We made a reservation the night…read morebefore (I'm not sure if it's needed but they suggest it) and the check in process, after signing some waivers, was easy. Staff was super friendly and you could tell that they loved their job. Our ride down the river was truly a lazy one and sometimes we had to push ourselves along because the current was so slow but we never felt in danger. Definitely wear sunscreen and I would recommend bringing bug spray too. We got bit by black flies a few times and they hurt!! Also heads up, the tubing spot only has one portapotty, so plan accordingly.

This is the place to go if you want to get some excitement in you on a weekend getaway! We had 2…read moreother options that we could have picked but luckily we did not because the other two spots didn't make their way to some of the crazier surfs, etc.... they were just "oh lets go down that river type..." This company had real good guides who knew what they were doing and what we can do... Our guide was Jay and this guy looks like Robert Downey Jr... He was one of the funnies and best guides on the river.. this guy knew every other guide out there... haha! Shout out to Nate (owner) and Jay! - There were two other guides and I forgot their names, they were really nice as well. We're coming back in April for ya!! Good times here.. good times! The house here is a great combo for this trip!! - http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p666763vb

Wonderful! Went as a family of four and had a lovely day. We would probably have liked more rapids…read more(come in the spring for the most intense adventure, we were told), but the ride is gorgeous and has a lot of entertaining rapids. The lunch was delicious and the guides great.

We had soo much and what a great family vacation adventure this was!…read more We definitely will be back! Make sure you have people who like to pedal. You have some great scenic views!

It's a wee bit of a leg workout through the woods and over the Hudson!!!…read more Super friendly staff, really nice break spot - suggest you bring snacks.

Fun spot for a boys trip. Our guide Clayton was chill, there were a few spots we got to jump in the…read morewater and off rocks. Over all a good time.

This would have been a 5 star except for Jake our guide. At the point of the calm water and…read moreeveryone going in, I was concerned as I am a large person. I expressed that and he said I will help you get back in. I did get in with his help yet fell back out due to everyone getting in at the same time. The 2nd time after he pulled me in, he made a comment that in the winter months he harpoons seals and pulls them into boats in Alaska. Very hurtful and he should be in a job that doesn't deal with people. Be sure Jake isn't your guide!!