Amazing tour guides, ver accomodating. The waters were choppy but it calmed down after a while…read moredefinitely worth it!!! Also! Don't forget to tip your tour guides!!!

Amazing! Our adventure turned out to be different due to an error on our end but these kind folks…read morestill made it wonderful for us! 10/10 recommend! Also purchase the owner's book about the wallowa monster at their storefront in Joseph :)

Gondola tram lift and views on top is a top top "tops" attraction - hard to top - on our stay!…read more Eye popping, jaw dropping, incredible stellar views of Wallowa lake and mountains on the lift that starts at 3,700 feet and travels steep up the mountain, through pine trees, about 15 minutes and about a mile, to 8,000 feet elevation at the top Mt Howard. Off the Gondola, walk 3 miles to all camera and binocular ready view lookouts of mountains in all directions and lake below. Lush green vegetation and scents of alpine high. See a parsley - only one of its kind in the world. Watch out for chipmunks - really too friendly - one hopped on my shoe - the little bugger looked up with craving eyes for a handout. If you're thinking about it - it does cost 50 bucks - and worth every dollar. The pictures in your photo album will be mind blowing memories for a Wallowa lifetime.

Yes it's expensive ($50 per adult) but I'm so glad we went. The steep ride up was spectacular as…read morethe views expanded as we passed over each tower (there are 25!). I'm not afraid of height but found this part kind of exciting. There was still a fair amount of snow, and some mud at the top which limited our ability to hike all around but we did make it to the Royal Purple viewpoint and the overlook east of it. The views were amazing! I didn't realize until I went to make this post that I didn't take many pictures once up there - I was just so captivated by the beauty of the experience.

We had THE BEST trip down Hells Canyon with the Winding Waters crew. Super competent guides who…read morewere so friendly and very knowledgeable about the natural and human history of the canyon. They are dialed and it shows! Great mix of options with something for everyone. We did a combination of relaxing on the beaches, swimming, fishing, and hiking. During the day, some of us stayed in the rafts with the guides and others ventured out in inflatable kayaks. This was a first whitewater experience for some of our group and they felt very safe and gained a ton of skills! The food was excellent too -- how often does someone cook you salmon and pineapple upside down cake while you sit in the river?! 10/10 would recommend.

The 5-day Lower Salmon trip this summer was awesome. Super-well-organized, smartly guided,…read morebeautiful country and tons of fun. We were a bunch of adult friends, but I'd recommend the trip equally to families of all ages, especially with kids. Robin the owner of the business is highly professional, passionate about the water and land, and very customer-oriented. Our guides Ukiah, Silas and Schy were exceptional pilots, naturalists, and cooks, as well as great listeners. We all ate and drank and slept incredibly well, sharing a wilderness experience that we'll remember fondly for many years to come.

Let me just start by saying it's a drive, but it's worth it. Just stunning views. It was about an…read morehour and a half from Joseph. Apple Maps* doesn't actually take you to the right spot (see my maps screen shot). I think Google maps is more accurate. Just keep following the road signs and you'll find it though! Amazing views and definitely worth the drive. There's public bathrooms (don't expect too much) and plenty of parking. There's only two, but we found an open picnic table and hung around with some wine for about an hour. No garbage cans so be prepared to take back what you bring with you. I would recommend taking snacks to picnic and make the most of it since the drive is long and windy.

Hells Canyon is a dramatic feature housing the Snake River along the Oregon/Idaho border. It's very…read morewell known for fishing and whitewater recreation. There are a couple of ways to experience Hells Canyon - you can drive down the canyon itself, take a boat tour past the dam (where the road ends), or you can head up into the Wallowas and score some spectacular views from up top. This is that up-top spot. To get to the overlook be ready to go deep up the National Forest Service roads. Mostly gravel. Take NF 39 off of State Route 86, and then turn up NF 490. This will take you close to the wilderness area and into gorgeous mountains studded with stands of evergreens, alpine meadows, and, at the right time of year, tons of wildflowers. The Wallowas are considered one of the Seven Wonders of Oregon... but that's a story for another review. This overlook is fairly primitive but has everything you need to take in the 270-degree panoramas from this vantage. Picnic tables, toilets, a parking area, and a small trail out to where you get the best views out over Hells Canyon. While the views from up here are expansive, they don't really do the canyon justice. It's hard to see deep down into the canyon from here. But that said, the views are still great. We visited in late June on a hot, early-summer year, so the wildflowers were in full effect at this location. Tons of delicate alpine flowers. So pretty! The interpretive signs give you some good info on the geography of the area as well as info on the local wolf population. So cool to be in the area where these endangered animals still roam. Coming from Portland, I hear about the gray wolves from time to time on NPR. It's great to be out where they actually might pass by every once in a while. It's a strong punctuation on the remoteness of the location. After soaking in views and catching a picnic here, you can continue on NF 490 to complete a loop down the NW side of the Wallowas into Wallowa lake and Joseph, a path we followed, which offers a ton of great gravel-road driving. Insane alpine views, sweet untouched air, and deep green solitude. I highly recommend taking this byway. A much more interesting way to get from nowhere to nowhere. The road less traveled.

We've gone on family adventures with Go Wild! multiple times and could not be more enthusiastic…read more We just did a 4 day backpack in the Wallowa's with our family of 6...our kids range from High School to just graduated college and it was the perfect experience for some quality time together away from all the chaos of day to day life. It's not glamping, but Dan and his squad take care of all the details and are focused on making sure you have a great time. The fire is lit. The coffee is ready. The cocktails are poured. And the meals are 5-star. The whole thing is 5-star! We recommend Go Wild! to anyone wanting to get away from it all for a couple days and have a great time and a unique adventure.

From the owner: Go Wild runs outdoor focused culinary inspired day tours in Baker City and hosts catered outdoor…read moreparties for groups and businesses.

We had a great sunset (even though we couldn't see the sun due to the overcast condition) cruise…read morewith live music. Our captain was entertaining & friendly.

We took the 1pm 90 minute boat tour with Cap Steve, Sean and Grace today - Wednesday. Enjoyable,…read moregreat weather, 90 minutes seeing the lake for fair price. Ok but not outstanding as others have reviewed. Upper deck PA system lacking - could not understand most. Upper deck seating could be much more comfortable. No smoking, No outside drink or food allowed. Crew was friendly.

Highly recommend this place ! Dillon, Jake and Bill made great guides and hosts. We had an…read moreabsolute blast doing the jet boat down the river. The rapids were so fun ! We saw mountain goats and 2 bald eagle. Loved the history of Sheep Canyon and Kirkwood Ranch. Lunch was so yummy and such a scenic view Give yourself plenty of time to get there as it is quite remote and does take awhile to make the drive. Definitely do this if you can !

My husband and I just moved to Oregon, not quite a month ago. My best friend, Charity, came out…read morefrom Kansas City, and wanted to do something that she cant do back in Missouri. So, she was surfing the web and came across this. I am so glad she did! It took almost 3 hours to get there, but the scenery from Vale to the dam was well worth it. At first, I didn't want to spend that much money for a boat ride...but, I now think it is worth every penny and more! I had such a great time. Dusty was our guide (what do you call them? Are they Captains?) He was not only a great guide, he just seems like a great person. He was nice, polite, and did one hell of a job on the river! I have great memories with my bestie, and some really great pictures also. We didn't see any exciting animals, but that's ok. Still a great trip! I will go to Yellowstone for wild bears! :)

On a weekend getaway filled with celebrations, we spent an entire Saturday touring not one, not…read moretwo, but five wineries and had it not been for Freddy Gs who knows where we'd have gone. We were lucky to have been paired up with Jose who drove us from one to the next on a perfectly selected bunch of wineries that were all different and equally as fantastic. Our group is no quiet bunch that has a good time, so Jose was fun and fit right in. He is from the area and gave good insight on other wineries to check out after our tour was over, restaurants and eateries in the area, local hot spots...when in doubt ask Jose. Before we set off on the grand tour, he greeted us promptly with two bottles of wine that we saved for later. There were 7 of us and we all were comfortable in the van that was provided. For our day out, we made several stops that included: Walla Walla Vintners - The vineyard and landscape is cozy and very comfortable. We were the only group there and got a really great conversation going about their wines and about a couple of other places to try out. The interior is beautiful with stained barn doors and paneled windows. For the wines...don't be afraid to go back and forth. I did a taste test without knowing which wine was which and wound up enjoying a wine that was completely unexpected. I loved that this was encouraged. They want you to drink what is perfect for your palette. Tranche - This is a very modern winery with beautiful art scattered around. Had it been a warmer day and the back doors opened into a courtyard overlooking the vines it would be have been perfect. They have a variety of lighter bodied wines, so if you're looking for a blush. Alluve - Interesting backstory of the couple who served in the Air Force, it's a very small tasting room at the top of their Italian themed villa. The landscaping was beautiful, but the story on the property is well worth a listen to. Amavi - Two words. Vintage Chevy. Be prepared to pay upfront for your wine tasting here and be given a token to be used when you purchase wine later. The winery itself is very spacious and offers gorgeous views. We had a personal tasting with the owner who walked us through their wines as well as the history of the winery and he offered to take a picture of us in an old vintage Chevrolet truck on the property. We took full advantage and absolutely wanted Jose to be part of that picture because he had been such a great guide for the entire day. Castillo de Feliciana Vineyard and Winery - This winery, and the experience of it is why we are thankful for Freddy G's service. We made this our last stop (that's a lot of wine tasting!) and it was the best recommendation on the fly. We turned to Jose and asked about a winery with bubbles and he was immediate in responding. His knowledge of the wineries, and his personal taste came right into play and it was outstanding. The winery is basically a Spanish villa and utterly adorable. There was only one person working and she was busy, but don't let that discourage, she was well aware of who was coming and going and did not forget anyone during their tasting. Because there's some driving involved getting from one place to the next, we bypassed wasting any time for ourselves and took up a great recommendation from Jose and from one of the wineries had him pick up some lunch for us from a delicious lunch spot called Graze. Yum, the food hit the spot and held us over until we parked it on the next tasting. Working with Freddy to get the logistics prepared for the wineries and then having Jose made for a great first time outing in Walla Walla. We had great communication and it was a smooth and easy process and the overall service provided was above and beyond. I highly recommend as wine tasting can be daunting in a very spread out region, this took the stress out of trying to figure out what winery to go to when there's well over 160 to choose from. Thank you for a memorable trip!

We had a top notch wonderful wine tour experience with Freddy G. He was friendly, knowledgeable…read moreand had a well planned itinerary for us to explore some pretty vineyards. I highly recommend anyone who's looking for a fun and exceptional wine tour service. I'm definitely using him again in the future!

We went out with Sarah on Payette Pedal Party on June 29th - booked the boat for a bunch of old…read moreladies that love some fun. Had the absolute time of our life. Sarah is the absolute greatest host. She's really up for almost anything Can't say enough good things about the trip. You know when you can keep 60-70 year old up til midnight, something good is happening!!

We had so much fun with captain Sarah on the Payette pedal party tour! Sarah is a knowledgeable…read morelocal who is so kind and fun! She is game to help you craft the type of trip you want, with the exact music your group wants! It's so cool that you can book individual seats or the whole boat. It's such a neat experience with a beautiful scenery! You can bring your own drinks and snacks, with a place to store items and even a cooler with ice in the middle of the boat! Could not recommend this more highly!!