BEST DAY(S) EVER!!! Floated both the Lower Deschutes and McKenzie with Dave Hogan. Awesome Dude *…read moreExcellent Guide Learned a lot. Caught a lot. Highly Recommend We'll be back for a camp trip next time Thanks to Dave and the great crew at Fin & Fire Great communication and prep for our trip as well.

If you steelhead with a single or two hander, this is the best Fly shop in Oregon…read more They understand the variables of using sink tips. I go into some shops that don't know what the hell a T-11 full is from a spool of 4x tippet. F and F also have great knowledge on the various heads to throw on a skagit vs Skandi set up. Love the Galvan Reels and the other product lines they carry!

Amazing. National Park worthy state park. No crowds on a winter Monday. Hiked the River Trail to…read moreMisery Ridge Loop for just over four miles. Beautiful the entire way.

I'm shocked that I haven't written a review for this amazing place!…read more Where do I even begin?! Definitely on my top 5 places to hike. It's absolutely gorgeous, amazing, heavenly, stunning, oh my I can go on LOL! We have hiked here every year for the past 5 years. It's a strenuous hike but such a great workout and your reward for making it to the top is truly worth it--absolutely breathtaking. I love it! Make sure you bring water because you will need it. I also recommend arriving early because after 9am, parking can be very challenging. We normally start our hike around 7am. There is a parking fee of $12.50 for non-state residents but if you live in Oregon, then you only pay 10 buckaroos. I highly recommend anyone to visit this amazing place!

I wanted to have a small vacation with my kids and grand kids hoping to make some memories they can…read moreall remember and look back on some day. My wife and I explored a few options for this vacation and landed on renting a luxury house boat from Cove Palisades. Everything from the first phone call right down to check out time was great. All the folks there were helpful and made sure we had a great time. We had a great boat with plenty of amenities and it ran great, along with the generator we didn't need for anything. I especially like the boat because it had everything we needed and it all worked. There were 11 of us and we had plenty of room to spread out and really have a good. We cruised, we swam, we ate and ate and ate. I think everyone enjoyed this trip and I believe we will do it again. Jim P.

Our friends and I rented at the same time - same boats - and had the same experience - both good…read moreand bad (the 14 & 10 passenger type with corrugated siding/blue & white). The Bad: 1. Mechanically, these boats are old. They run - but look like hell under the hood (rust,oily bilge,questionable wiring). 2. The old battery and charging system they use requires you to run the loud, smelly generator most of the trip. Which not only is hazardous - due to carbon monoxide pumping toward the back deck - but also destroys the peace of your experience. 3. Due to running the generator AND engine (required as directed) almost the whole time while on the boat - our gasoline bill was about $150 (in addition to propane) even though we literally only drove the boat one hour round trip. 4. The "house" batteries, even when fully charged at dinner, would not last through the night. This resulted in us having to throw out food because the refrigerator would fail. So we ended up using our coolers and buying ice. Same story- both boats. I brought a voltmeter on the trip - so I verified it. The batteries were just worn out and should have been able to handle a couple of refrigerators - that use very little amperage (they're propane). 5. Our propane grill didn't even work. It leaked propane (if the tank was on I could smell it) and would not stay lit - even with no wind. Yet they charged me $55 for propane- even after I told them (another hazard). My friends boats grill worked though. But if you're solo - watch out!! No way to cook! 6. Inside - propane oven/stove top was so weak it was on low - even when selected to high. It would heat water but not boil. 7. One of the toilets stunk the entire time because the seal leaked - allowing gases to come up. 8. The generator could not handle a coffee maker AND an electric griddle (or a microwave) at the same time and popped a breaker. We didn't even try the air conditioning because of this!! 9. The rear upper deck roof was sagging and floppy & had rotten wood splinters that would drop out when people walked up there. It was unnerving- so I wouldn't let the kids near the center for fear it would collapse. 10. The cost. Granted, they are the ONLY company on the Lake (B.T.W...Cove and LBC rentals are same company). $1800 for three nights (plus the extra $230 they charged us at the end for gas and propane). We've been on Houseboats before that we're at least twice better maintained - and paid about the same. BUT- they have a lot of them. So you pay for convenience of scheduling. The "Cove Marina" rentals on the other side have BETTER boats available (bigger/newer). 11. No anchor - so your stuck with the boat facing and tied on the shoreline. This means that you'll be breathing carbon monoxide any time the generator and engine are "charging" the batteries- that is if you want to enjoy sitting on the back deck - toward the lake. 12. Spotty cell coverage. They tell you to text them if there's a problem- but you'll likely not have any coverage. So, have a boat with your boat so you can easily go where you do. 13. No offer of incentive - nor apology for our experience. Mostly indifferent was what I got after I gave them my card. The Good: 1. The interiors - although old, were acceptable for "camping".. 2. The boat got us to the shore so we could park (didn't break down). 3. The staff was nice - even though at the end - they questioned us for everything that went wrong and didn't care to hear about what needed fixing. 4. The boats are pretty beat up in the first place - so you don't worry about dings or scratches. Is that good?? Sure - if you've got a bunch of teens with you. 5. The actual layout of the boats were spacious and well equipped (if anything was actually functional). 6. The hot water worked fine. 7. Kitchen utensils provided - bring your own can opener - ours was broken. 8. They provide toilet paper. 9. They provide garbage bags. Overall, my impression was that the overall frustration and stress of worrying about things working made my vacation just like work. Kids enjoyed themselves- but the adults not so much. My wife actually got sick one morning due to the generator exhaust blowing toward the back deck near where she was sitting. After all was done and we were leaving, I mentioned all of these things to them. Mostly blank stares is what I got and happy to take my credit card to charge me another $250 for gas and propane that I shouldn't have had to use. As others have indicated- be careful to flush with lots of water - or you may plug the toilets - giving them another reason to charge you "extra". All of this ruined it for my wife. I doubt she will go again. They're the only company on Lake Billy - which is sad. My intention is NOT to bash them. I liked all of them as people. Perhaps if you decide to rent one - go with one of the bigger, nicer boats (FROM the COVE-$3500) as opposed to the blue/white 10-14 person boats.

Three day, two night float, fish and camp on the Lower Deschutes with Josh and Glenn end of…read moreSeptember 2025. Money really can't buy such a trip, well worth it!!!

I'm out of state - big thanks to these guys for going above and beyond helping me get a gift for my…read moreson.

Had a great trail ride last weekend with Kevin! Wanted to plan something fun and different for my…read morehusband's birthday while we were staying Bend and Therese worked with me to get us in at the time I needed as we were only in town for a couple of days. Kevin took us out on a trail ride and it was amazing. He showed us the ropes as we were both novices and made sure we were always comfortable. He gave us great insight into the surrounding area while we were out as well. I can't wait to come back again! Thanks Kevin & Therese!

The owners are so kind and the welfare of the horses are their first priority. It's a welcoming,…read moreand inclusive barn.

My daughter and her children had a blast with Nathan on the white rapids. They couldn't stop…read moretalking about all the fun they had. Thanks Nathan. Lucinda Wedge

HAD THE MOST AMAZING FUN SPONTANEOUS day wow this was incredible man this experience is worth every…read morepenny not even to mention the amazing views just breathtaking

I recently went on an overnight rafting trip with 2 friends in Oregon, and RiverStone Adventures…read morewas fantastic! Dan (the owner) arranged an "off the books" trip for us when other rafting companies would not, because of the time of year (October). Our guides Lauren and Greg were awesome -- Lauren was our in-boat guide, and Greg was our host who went ahead and set up camp for us. Everything was spectacular, and the food was amazing! We even had fresh-caught tuna for one of the meals, as well as delicious steak for dinner and eggs and bacon for breakfast. I was joking with my buddies that the food we had while camping was better than the meals we'd had in town the days before and after! A truly inspiring experience, I highly recommend camping overnight at least one day to really get to see the dark skies at night and take your time. There was also enough splash and rapids (only class 2-3) to make it fun without being too intense for those afraid of water or with little experience.

WHAT AN EXPERIENCE! We rafted the Deschutes yesterday with Travis as our guide. Here is my take:…read more 1. Trip Organization: These folks have it dialed in from start to finish. They did everything to make this trip a memorable experience. All you need to do is make sure you follow their advice on what to bring with you such as water and sunscreen; simple and straightforward. A 2. Understanding the customer: Travis was very much attuned to how much "adventure" we wanted as a group. This was the first time rafting for several of us. Travis was great; he knew just the right amount of white water we could handle. A+ 3. The River: Holy smokes is it beautiful. A+++++ 4. Other: Travis is a wealth of knowledge. Not only do you get the white water experience but you also get his incredibly informative insights into the geology of the area, the history of the town and his keen eye to identifying all the wildlife on the river. A++ Rafting the Deschutes was a fantastic experience made all the more wonderful by the folks at River Stone Adventures.

We did the Big Eddy Thriller - Bend experience with Sun Country Tours in late July -- myself and…read moreeight family members. Overall, the company was spot on: easy booking, great communication (clear guidance on what to wear, where to be, and what to expect), and friendly, professional staff. Everything ran smoothly. That said, the experience itself felt a bit underwhelming for some of us -- particularly those with prior rafting experience. The three main rapids were billed as Class 3, but they felt pretty tame. I never really needed the foot holds while paddling, and the adrenaline just wasn't there. Additionally, the actual time on the water was only about 40 minutes, which felt short. While Sun Country's website does state "Trip Distance: 3 River Miles - Approx. 1.25 Hours," it seems that includes the 15-minute bus ride each way. With five boats in our group, perhaps our group moved faster than typical -- but either way, it would help if Sun Country clarified this more explicitly to set realistic expectations. On the bright side, our guide Dillon was perfect -- upbeat, skilled, and made the trip as fun as possible. He was a total pro and truly enhanced the experience. Jumping in the water always feels amazing and unless you're really concerned about not being able to get pulled back in the boat, you should show off your best back flip or bomb off the side of the boat and enjoy the refreshing dip. In summary: This is a fun, family-friendly rafting trip, especially for first-timers or younger kids. But if you've rafted before and are looking for something more thrilling or substantial, I'd suggest considering one of Sun Country's full-day or multi-day adventures instead. For the $79 per person (plus tip) price tag, it might also be worth weighing other fun options in Bend -- like a round of golf or a great meal.

We did the Big Eddy Thriller for the first time this last weekend and it was AMAZING! I brought my…read more7-year-old son & parents... ALL loved it and cannot wait to go again. A huge thank you and shoutout to Binzley our epic guide. He made the trip safe, FUN, educational, and exciting. We couldn't have asked for a better experience, especially for our first time. Safe to say we will definitely be booking another adventure with Sun Country Tours!

They had lots of stuff and some cool things you could purchase, but almost everything was well…read moreoverpriced and ridiculous compared to what they sell for on the Internet. It was just sad to leave empty-handed almost everything I saw there. Unfortunately I just couldn't justify purchasing. They were really friendly though!

Fairly large store, much bigger than the one in Tumalo…read more Essentially two stores: the nicer, well lit section with higher grade items, and the dimly lit back room (the size of a barn) with more swap meet type stuff. Note that although the back room looks completely disorganized, it really isn't. The merchandise is actually grouped: tools, horse stuff, kitchen, military, etc. Lots of boots. Prices are reasonable.