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    Palouse Touring Co LLC

    3.0 (1 review)
    Open • 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    OARS Dories

    OARS Dories

    4.7(18 reviews)
    25.4 mi

    This was a unique opportunity to transit the entire middle Fork of the Salmon River, which is not…read morealways accessible due to seasonal water levels. The personal equipment, as well as the equipment supporting the entire tour, was of exceptional design, quality and maintenance. Meals cooked by the guides were creative, nutritious, and plentiful for hungry paddlers. The guides were extremely knowledgeable about the entire length of the river, which was greater than 100 miles. They know how to attack each obstacle to provide a high level of adventure while doing it safely. All of the staff were well educated and friendly. They all had an amazing general knowledge of botany, zoology, geography, and natural history. If an individual guide could not answer your question, they were quick to research it in their extensive library or consult other guides. This trip was a reunion for me in 17 of my West Point classmates. The guides did an amazing job of making it entertaining, enjoyable and memorable.

    My 84yr old mom wanted to "do a big river trip" and booked a 5-day trip down the Snake River for…read moreus. The food was great, the views amazing, the cellphone-free environment much appreciated. The best part? The company. The oars staff were friendly, highly-capable, and were the most entertaining part of the trip. I've never talked so much my whole life, but these guys were a hoot. We saw a few people get drunk, beligerant, and not wearing PFDs across the river one day. Some of the other river guide companies do not operate a tight ship. I'm so glad we went with OARS because my stress level was zero other than the rapids. The 5-day down the Snake River was perfect as you really get into the groove of rafting that 3rd day. I just wish I could have stayed on the river longer!

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    Sierra Silver Mine Tour - Inside the mine.....guide Lee

    Sierra Silver Mine Tour

    4.8(82 reviews)
    79.8 mi

    The tour was absolutely amazing. The trolley driver knew all about Wallace history as well as some…read more 'steamy' stories from of the past. Our tour guide through the mine had been a miner himself for many years, and had a unique perspective and knowledge of how the men lived and worked back in the day. Our guide really enjoyed working with the children, encouraging them to ask questions and participate in the tour. Fun and informative, I highly recommend this tour.

    We had a reservation for the 4:00 PM mine tour on 8/1. Not being from that area, I called the…read moreweek before while planning our activities for the day, to confirm our family (7 people) had time to complete the Hiawatha Bike Route and make their 4:00 tour. The gentleman I spoke with confirmed both were do-able on the same day. Unfortunately, he neglected to mention that we needed to be at their site 15 minutes prior to the tour. We completed our bike ride but the gps indicated we would arrive at 4:08 PM. Since we were such a large family, I called as a courtesy at 3:50 PM to update our timing. Upon opening the reservation email for their phone number, I saw the request to check-in 15 minutes early. Kelly, the manager, told me they would not wait for us. She said the guides are retired miners, and she would not ask them to wait - even though we comprised 7 of the 9 attendees of the 4:00 tour. She said we had to arrive in 5 minutes (3:55 PM) or rebook for another day. Unfortunately, we couldn't legally drive that fast and were leaving the area. So, we had to decline those options. That same evening, we got a text asking us to leave a review. I hate sharing grievances publicly. So today, 8/7 I called again, hopeful that we could reach a compromise with some shared responsibility in the mix up. However, she was so argumentative I couldn't get a word in. When I tried to speak, she'd talk over me and just went into a rant. I was never able to deliver my suggestion. I concluded this was not productive and while she was still ranting, I disconnected the call to begin writing this review. Despite my reluctance for saying anything negative publicly. Truth be told, I have no idea if it's a good tour or not. Perhaps the staff are wonderful - I can't really say. But Kelly is a bulldog and not suitable to interface with customers. Perhaps this "heads up" on the rigidity of policy will spare another family the huge disappointment our 9-year-old faced. He is a rockhound and had been so excited about this tour. For the owners of this enterprise and other employees, I apologize for saying anything harmful about the Sienna Silver Mine Tours. This situation could have come to a far more favorable conclusion. In my opinion, Kelly should not be a decision maker nor a representative of this tourist-driven attraction. She is offensive. I am regretfully giving this a score of "0" stars. Susan and family, from the NW Washington area

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    Crystal Gold Mine

    Crystal Gold Mine

    4.3(53 reviews)
    77.0 mi

    Highly recommend this tour. Our guide was absolutely amazing. We didn't march through on a set…read moreschedule, we had the opportunity to ask questions and explore the mine. I have done this tour many times. AND, afterwards you can pan for some real gold, garnets, and other precious gems.

    We had planned to stay at the campground and take the mine tour…read more I honestly don't understand how this campground has so many positive reviews. We had planned to stay for four nights, but after arriving, we quickly decided to leave. When we checked in, Peter greeted us politely and handed us an envelope with our campsite information. I knew the campground was close to the highway, but I was hoping the campsites themselves would be pleasant. Unfortunately, our assigned site was far too narrow to be comfortable. As I pulled in, the campers next to us were struggling to empty their black tank and were using a water hose to wash away the mess. Before I even got out of my truck, the smell of sewage was overwhelming. We drove back toward the entrance and stopped to discuss whether we should stay. A man approached us and asked what the problem was. I assumed he was an employee, so I explained that the campsite was too small. He replied, "Is the real problem the people next to you?" I said that was certainly a concern. He then walked away, and we decided to leave. The next day, I called the campground and spoke with Peter again. He told me that the man who approached us was actually a former employee who had been fired several weeks earlier but still lives on the property. That only added to our concerns. Overall, the campground felt more like a dilapidated trailer park than a campground. Peter acknowledged that he understood my concerns about the sewage situation. I wanted to make sure I wouldn't be charged since we left immediately, but he said there was nothing he could do and suggested I contact the owners in California. I emailed the company but never received a response. Based on our experience, I cannot recommend this campground. If you're looking for an enjoyable camping trip, I suggest staying somewhere else.

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    Crystal Gold Mine - Matt expertly guiding our gold panners.

    Matt expertly guiding our gold panners.

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    Crystal Gold Mine - The helmets had hilarious names to choose!

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    Freddy G's Wine Tours

    Freddy G's Wine Tours

    4.9(58 reviews)
    68.7 mi

    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!

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    Freddy G's Wine Tours - Shaker & Shondra having a great time at balboa & beresan winery..                 ( FREDDY G'S TAXI &  WINE TOURS )

    Shaker & Shondra having a great time at balboa & beresan winery.. ( FREDDY G'S TAXI & WINE TOURS )

    Freddy G's Wine Tours - Wine tour 6-11-16 Joe our driver taking care of Josh and his crew at Garrison Creek Cellars enjoying the wine. Cheers. #freddygswinetours

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    Wine tour 6-11-16 Joe our driver taking care of Josh and his crew at Garrison Creek Cellars enjoying the wine. Cheers. #freddygswinetours

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