Great experience for my 3 generations of family! We took a full day trip with my son, grandson, and…read morehusband. Dave, our guide, was friendly and knowledgeable. Reservations were easy to make and changes were accepted. Questions were promptly responded to.

Our group of 7 had a really great full-day rafting trip on the McKenzie with Kamis and Ariel at…read moreOregon Whitewater Adventures! We arrived to the meeting spot around 10am and got back to the cars around 3:15pm. Reservations were easy to do online, and I received the confirmation email shortly after with details on timing, meeting location, and what to expect for the day. This was the only communication we received, so if you're someone who finds reminder emails helpful, you may not get it with OWA. We were split up between two boats with one additional solo guest. The shuttle ride was quick to Paradise campground, leaving the meeting point around 10:10am. The guides set us up with life jackets and paddles, provide us with instructions for paddling and safety, and after hopping in the boats and doing some practice strokes, we were on our way. The deli-style lunch was set up for us about 2 hours into the trip (12:30pmish). We ate at a campground with bathroom access. The lunch spread consisted of bread, deli meats, cheese, sauces/condiments, melon, veggies, chips, cookies, PB/jelly, sodas - a surprisingly vast assortment and was a treat after a few hours on the water. The entire trip was really fun. We enjoyed chatting with our guides, paddling into the rapids and enjoying the scenery. Our boat hit a rapid "just right" and two members of our raft fell out, but we moved quickly to get them back in the raft and all had a good laugh about the rapid. The only thing I wish is that OWA would offer photos (just cell phone, nothing fancy). As they carry a dry bag and phones, it would have been nice to have a photo of our group that could be emailed/texted after the trip. Or from the staff member who sets up the lunch. We all really enjoyed our day and would definitely be interested to do another trip with OWA. And as the email says, "And remember, a guide can over tip your boat, but you can't over tip your guide."

This was amazing intro to white water rafting experience. From the start Jonnie was very…read morecommunicative and responsive. My kids and husband had not done it before and were anxious of the unknown of what it was all about. We were provided clothing to keep us warm but could get wet. Josh was a wonderful guide. Jonnie made homemade lunch including delicious devils eggs and coleslaw. It was a beautiful scenic route and saw a couple of bald eagles along the way. Highly recommended especially for beginners

Jonnie was very helpful and accessible. She explained and provided all the details of the river…read morerafting experience and the different options. It was easy to book and she provided driving instructions and recommendations for after rafting. The rafting trip itself was amazing, highly recommended. We had so much fun. We would definitely not hesitate to book again with these guys as it was awesome! My kids had never been before and this was a highlight of the trip. Much appreciated!

Absolute professionals, the Helfrich crew was excellent and provided exceptional service on the…read moreriver. The rogue river was personally a life changing experience that I will remember for ever. Thanks guys.

WOW! What an amazing adventure! The Helfrich Outfitter Team is World Class. I will be forever…read morechanged. The quality and efficiency of the operation and the friendliness of the guides is outstanding. I couldn't have asked for anything more. They are all so knowledgeable, helpful, outgoing, and engaging. They made me feel like I was one of the family. If you are looking for a positive, life-changing experience, book your trip today with the Helfrich Outfitter team!

We booked a half day fishing trip with shore lunch and it was delightful. Caught several rainbow…read moretrout, learned a technique for helping me to become a beginner fly fisherman, and had a great time with Bob. He was very informed and we had lots of good conversation. We will look forward to another trip!

From the owner: When you set out with us on a whitewater rafting, fly fishing, or scenic trip, you'll experience…read morethe most incredible views, wildlife, and rapids Oregon has to offer. You'll meet people from all over the world on your half- or full-day trip and share travel stories as you take in the pristine beauty of the McKenzie River. See a rain forest, catch a rainbow trout, or hold on tight! Whether you join us on a comfortable boat drift with your family or a wild rafting adventure with your friends, you'll always have a world-class experience.

Another awesome annual rafting trip with TNT Whitewater Rafting!! Tim and Tonya are simply…read morewonderful people, know the river like no other and after 4 years straight....this AZ family wouldn't go down the Mackenzie with anyone else. 5 stars!! A day of fun, sunburns and smiles. Thanks guys!!! See you next year.

We are summer residents and live on the McKenzie River for 22 summers. We raft the river several…read moretimes each summer with our friends and family. My husband and I decided to try TnT. We watch all the company's guides on the river and they looked fun and safe from our view on the river. We loved the trip with Tonya, Tim and Bert. The guides were friendly, knowledgable and safe. I changed rafts along the river from Bert's raft to Tonya's to even the numbers and weight. What an experience. Laughed so much and got so wet. We stopped to let people swim and jump off "climbing rock". Later we stopped at McKenzie Bridge campground for a short snack and potty break. Tnt supplied huge amounts of snack bars, chips, nuts, fruit, and bottled water for our consumption. If you want to see the McKenzie River along with it"s class one and two plus rapids, I would recommend Tnt!

We had a great time on our recent raft trip. The weather was not so great, but the guides were…read morestill able to make this a fun time for all. Our guide Charles asked several times if everybody was comfortable or if anybody needed shirts or additional clothing to keep warm. He did a great job of interacting with everybody on the boat. Our lunch was great and I would definitely recommend this company.

I have done other Whitewater rafting trips and these guys definitely go out of their way to give…read morepeople the most fun experience possible. We were return customers this year. Yes there are water fights for those who want to but you can easily opt out! Very enjoyable guides, good lunch, and tons of fun. Thanks again!

The people are amazing. Wonderful experience. I recommend to anyone and…read moreeveryone..................Good times all around.

Amazing Rafting company! Great guides! They provided everything and THEN some! They think of…read moreeverything! Even taking videos and photos so you can enjoy the moments! Brad was a great guide! Worth every penny we paid!

We had a blast with our tour guide Alec. He had a degree in environmental studies and was a wealth…read moreof knowledge. Be prepared to get wet if you sit in the front.

My family was camping on the Mckenzie River, I have always been afraid of white water after almost…read moredrowning as a child on the Colorado River. But as I watched these rafts go by our campground, even over big rapids, they looked gentle. I have a kayak and do some of our local rivers but would never do this one. Something hit me and I asked my husband if he would like to go down the river. They offered a tightwad special and my husband, my brother and I decided to take the opportunity. After talking with Jess he made me feel comfortable enough that I wasn't to afraid, but still there was apprehension until we got on the river, then the fear was gone. I felt very safe in his raft and felt very safe with him as a guide. We had a blast. The river was beautiful, Jess was a pleasure. He knew so much about the area and shared what he knew. This made it even more enjoyable. I would recommend this company to everyone. Thank you Jess for a wonderful trip. See you next year with more family.

Gary and Alyssa were so kind and helpful from start to finish. From booking our shuttle over the…read morephone, to giving us super detailed tips on the best route for us along the McKenzie River Trail. We had such a fun time riding, and would love to come back one day to stay at the campground and check out some of the other trails in the area. Gary was especially careful with our bikes on his rack, had an impeccably clean car (even without considering he hauls around outdoor enthusiasts), and happily showed us important markers and potential hiccups on the trail as he drove us to the trailhead. Alyssa was very responsive and kind on the phone. Overall, I get the impression that they love the land and community around McKenzie River, and are just excited to share that enthusiasm with their guests.

Friends and I backpacked the McKenzie River Trail. We stayed at Horse Creek before heading out on…read morethe trail and took the shuttle. The accommodations were perfect for our first night of camping. Gary's shuttle overview was fantastic, and Alisa was super responsive and helped along the trail when we hit a snag. They were just all around fantastic and helped us have a great adventure!

I have a group of friends who do hiking trips together every few years, and this year we picked…read moreMorrisons Rogue River hike with support from guides on rafts. Booking the trip was relatively straightforward, but Morrisons highly encouraged us to do trip insurance because they don't offer refunds, which should've been the first red flag. Before I go too far, I do want to give a huge shout out to our guides Drew, Adam, and Johnny. They were amazing, and if I were rating just them, this review would be 5++ stars. They were friendly, knowledgeable, helpful, and genuinely cared about us and our hike. The rest of the Morrison's staff...not so much. There was an active wildfire in the area before we started the hike. We talked to Morrison's several times in the days leading up to the trip (before we flew out) and even asked about rebooking the trip for a different time, when the forest in the area wasn't on fire. We were assured that even though they were planning a few modifications to our itinerary (i.e. at least one day of rafting instead of hiking), they were confident that it would be a wonderful trip. Fast forward to the end of day 2 of our trip...and they had to cancel the rest of the 4-day hike due to safety concerns and, ultimately, a mandatory evacuation. To be clear, I'm not upset that we were pulled out of the woods, as that was an obvious safety decision. I'm mad because we specifically asked about rebooking for different dates and were told no. Morrison's got us back to their main lodge the following morning, at which point they considered themselves done with us. There was no refund, no help finding rooms for the night, and the last lodge we were in literally wouldn't even let us use the bathroom in the hour we were waiting for vans to get us back to safety. Morrison's did at least send us all an official email about the trip cancellation so that we could share that with our travel insurance (if we'd purchased it) to try to get a refund, but that was about it. Morrisons also made the guides tell us, rather than having anyone higher up in the company talk to us. From what we can tell, they also didn't do anything to help their guides (e.g. helping them find lodging) once the trip was canceled. I will also add that I'm vegetarian, and although there was a lot of very tasty vegetarian food available, vegetarian protein was extremely scarce. For dinner the two nights we hiked (~9 mi on day 1 and 15 mi on day 2), there was no source of vegetarian protein for me to eat. (The gluten free and dairy free people fared much better.) It would've been so easy to roast a portobello mushroom the way they roasted salmon, or to do some kind of meat substitute when they did ribs (they did have meat substitute at the lunches, and eggs or veggie patties at breakfast). I had brought some protein powder with me, but not enough to make up for dinners without protein. My friends ended up giving me the protein bars they'd brought for themselves to try to make up for the dinners. To Morrison's: please consider all macronutrients (carbs, fat, AND protein) when planning meals for your guests! Overall, I would absolutely go back to the river with any of the guides, but I'll never use Morrisons again, and I recommend that you don't either.

Great time with my family. The guide was excellent and we had a blast. We did the afternoon 1/2…read morerafting trip and are definitely coming back to make this annual event. Dan was an excellent guide!