I got the pleasure of going out on the Columbia River out by Buoy 10 chasing salmon on Mike's…read moreawesome North River boat. First off, the boat setup was great and would accommodate any skill level of fisherman. Secondly, Mike and Jason's knowledge of the River, fishery, and methods made for a successful day on the river and a memorable one. Would book again!

Just back from an epic 4-day rafting trip on the wild and scenic Rogue River in southern Oregon. We…read morehad the best trip - great weather, delicious food cooked by our guides, fun people, amazing rapids and scenery along the way. I highly recommend this trip with Northwest Rafting Company. Their guides are knowledgeable and know the river. They clearly explain the plan for each rapid and we always felt safe while having FUN! The guides are are kind, funny and helpful. So fun to get to know them during the trip.

We had an incredible week on the River with this a group! By coincidence, my. Issues and I (NOT…read moreexperienced) went with a larger group of VERY experienced kayak and rafting enthusiasts. I was initially worried that we'd be in dangerous waters, so to speak. But, this staff showed a level of professionalism above and beyond! Their skill, their devotion to safety, and their drive to make every day entertaining and fun, was amazing! Big thanks to Daniel, Claire, Michael, Joshua, and Austin! I feel like I have new family!! Simply the BEST!!!

I went down the White Salmon River with All Adventures Rafting and had a blast. They don't jam…read morepack their rafts like some of the other companies. They're an awfully nice bunch of people. And they know what they're doing. I'm amazed how experienced some of their guides are. Real pros. It really helped to read all the info on their web site to figure out what to bring, and what would be provided. The White Salmon River is spectacular. It'll be a jaw dropping experience for anyone who's never been whitewater rafting. Thanks, Karen, and all your crew.

On our most recent Oregon trip, we drove a couple of hours from Portland to raft the Salmon River…read morewith All Adventures Rafting. I was very nervous, as I'm a wimp and haven't rafted in about 15 years. They outfitted us in helmets, wetsuits, and booties. Mike J (MJ) was our guide, and one of the other employees told us we got their best guide. Mike was extremely patient and explained everything in detail. He showed us how to stay in sync and how to go down the Class V waterfall, Husum Falls. Larry in the kayak followed behind us to save us in case we fell out. Luckily, we didn't, thanks to our awesome guide. The waterfall is optional, and they gave us a lot of prep for it (there's a special stance for going down). We even got out of the raft and went up on a bridge so we could watch kayak Larry go down the falls. Mike told us it's the only rapid of its kind in North America. We had to go down; I couldn't miss out! We went down, no one went overboard, although two of us hit our heads on something. Still worth it. The trip was totally exhilarating for the first half, and calm nature-watching for the last portion. The waterfall marked the half point. During the first half, Mike was all business trying to prevent us from dying. We could relax a bit more during the second half, and he gave us some history about the area and pointed out the wildlife. It was hilarious when the visiting Canadian geese kept honking and flying away from us. The beautiful scenery surrounding us as we rafted down the river made it a perfect day. I definitely recommend All Adventures Rafting. The trip wasn't too scary once we got going, and the cold water felt great on the hot day. The staff is friendly, laid-back, and knowledgeable. They seemed like cool people, and worked hard to give us a safe and enjoyable adventure.

We attempted to schedule lessons with the company. We completed their "sign up"form and were very…read morespecific about the package, date, time window, experience and travel plans. All we needed was a confirmation of time and price. We did receive an email which was pleasant but in typical old school form it said "Hey - give me a call". It's time these businesses understand that when customers go to the effort to fill out your forms to schedule in a simple manner, they do not want a 3 step process or to play the voicemail back and forth game. I am rating this as we asked for a reply to their email to confirm scheduling.....nothing. If you make it hard, customers go elsewhere.

If you are a beginner, I'd recommend having lessons with the young boys instead of Bryan. I found…read morethem much more patient, friendly and they don't stick with every small detail that for a beginner just make things harder to get. At the end of the day, if this is your first time, you probably are just looking to have some fun and not to remember every name of a move and each detail. Plus, he overcomplicates on his explanation and has a bossy tone. Maybe that is good if you are an experienced guy and is looking to sharp your skills. Not sure. The young crowd do a great job with first-timers though. Happy that they saved the day. Get lessons with them.

Disappointing and Astonishingly Unprofessional…read more If I could give zero stars, I would. I purchased a Groupon to go rafting with Portland Rafting, but when the booking directions on their website failed to accept the code, I called their customer service for assistance. What should have been a quick, exciting booking call turned into one of the most frustrating customer service experiences I've ever had. I was unfortunately met by someone named Scott, who claimed to be the owner. Given his unbelievable lack of professionalism, I find that hard to believe. From the second he answered, Scott made it abundantly clear that my call was an inconvenience to him. He was dismissive, uninterested in helping, and outright rude. When I calmly called him out on his attitude, instead of offering a standard professional response, he showered me with childish excuses: "Oh, well, it's just a busy morning" and "Oh, well, dude, it's not that big of a deal." Continually calling a paying customer "dude" and telling me to "chill out" is completely unacceptable. When I attempted to address the situation like an adult and requested a genuine apology for how I was being treated, he refused to take accountability. His actual response? "Not going to do that." It is disgusting to treat customers this way. If you are frustrated by honorably fulfilling Groupon vouchers, don't list your business on Groupon in the first place. More importantly, someone who lacks the basic maturity to handle a simple phone call should absolutely not be trusted with people's safety on the water. Save yourself the headache. There are plenty of reputable rafting companies in the area--take your business to literally anyone else.

I selected PDX Rafting for my company's summer retreat and we had the best day ever! I would…read morerecommend this company to anyone who likes having fun. I'm already mentally planning the next time I can raft with this company! Scott, the owner, is the friendliest person and makes you feel like part of the "rafting family" with his jokes and genuine care for each person in the party. Our raft guide, Jay, was 10/10 and made my entire trip unforgettable with all his knowledge of the Columbia Gorge and ability to create special experiences for our raft. If you want a company who believes in fun, adventure, and a great time -- this is the rafting company for you!

Today I witnessed the owner and head instructor, Jim Bison, leave a student alone on the water…read moreduring a lesson to physically assault another kiter. This is unacceptable behavior from a "professional" who should be teaching"safety first". Look elsewhere for your kiteboarding instruction!

Kiteboarding is an amazing sport, but it takes the right instruction to save you frustration, time…read moreand pain! Jim and his team will carefully take the time to show you how to do it RIGHT, take you to the best places to learn on the river (and in Baja) and keep you safe in the process. You can waste your time and money with less knowledgable people (or god-forbid yourself), but it was worth my time and money to have Jim and New Wind. Jim is a master at this, and a great ambassador for the sport. He takes it personally how each of his students progresses and loves what he does. I am up and riding thanks to Jim and New Wind.

This is a little hidden gem. We love fish. This is the farm where the fish live before they are…read moretaken to Bonneville Fish Hatchery. I found it in a guidebook. We were leaving Cascade Falls and I saw a sign! There wasn't a soul here. Just a handful of these tanks with tiny fish, CoHo and Spring Chinook Salmon. It's fun to see them so tiny before you head over to Bonneville, which is a whole other review. Didn't take more than 15 minutes to see what there was to see. I'm glad we stopped.

We were on an ACL cruise at the end of April with a stop in Hood River and we signed up for the…read morekayaking excursion. Fantastic experience! Justin was very thorough with explanations of the surrounding environs and it seemed everything around. He pointed out different wildlife in the area and our group even saw a white bunny (in the wild). We also went looking with him for morel mushrooms on land (sadly, none found). The company provides most everything you need for a comfortable kayaking experience, (outer wear, life jacket, dry bag, two types of single kayaks, or double, paddles) included (refresher) instructions for paddling, and helpful tips, assistance and corrections throughout if needed. Even though it was a bit chilly (50s) windy and slightly misting, we stayed warm enough throughout. Would recommend waterproof shoes or watershoes (bring a change of shoes and socks for afterward). Just enjoy the scenery. Such a great way to spend an afternoon! Thank you, Justin for the amazing experience and contributing to our memorable 30 year anniversary!

We had a terrific kayak tour with Hood River SUP and Kayak. Our two guides were super, very helpful…read moreand encouraging with our novice paddling skills. The scenery is spectacular and it was the perfect way to end our first visit to the Columbia River Area. We would recommend this tour company highly.