Oregon And Northern California Rafting Blog
            Momentum River Expeditions: World-Class River Trips

We here at Momentum are excited for summer and the begginning multi-day river trips on the Wild and Scenic Rogue River!! Known as one of the best multi-day river trips in the country, the Wild and Scenic Rogue is 32 miles of wilderness canyon full of exillerating whitewater, abundant wildlife, rich history and amazing scenery.  It is a must do for any river connoisseur as well as those who are first timers to the river world!  The Rogue is the perfect get away for families and friends looking for a little beauty and relaxation, a break from the hustle and bustle of the “real world”.  Take a trip into the history and lore of the Takelma Indians native canyon, the favorite fishing holes of Zane Grey and the filming location for movies like The River Wild.  Jump in one of our inflatable kayaks for some up close and personal river excitement through rapids such as Wildcat, Graves Creek Falls and Horseshoe Bend.  Take some solo time on an evening stroll along the Rogue River Hiking Trail.  Explore the waterfalls at Tate Creek and make sure the kids give the natural water slide a go!  So much to see, so much to experience! We offer lodge based trips as well as our famous camp trips, both comfortable and restful.  As always, Momentum’s delicious meals will tempt and satisfy! And, as if that weren’t enough, wine tasting, hiking and world class fishing are even more reason to come experience the magic of the Wild and Scenic Rogue River. Our Rogue season is in full swing and looking good!  Water levels are perfect, the weather is warming, and the river is waiting!  Our summer trips are filling up fast and our guides can’t wait to get back to “the Canyon”.  Snow pack for the Rogue drainage basin is above average and flows for the river look solid for the summer according to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and the US Army Corp of Engineers.   So what are you waiting for?  Come play with us on The Wild and Scenic Rogue River!  Let the Momentum crew treat you to a few days of beautiful wilderness, exciting rafting, good food, friends and an amazing river trip!!!

It’s that time of year again, when one of our favorite rivers shows us the beauty of the Northern California wilderness.  The California Salmon has been running at excellent flows and has hosted us with superb weather.  Wine tasting, whitewater and wonderful people have filled our recent weekends and we are loving the spring!  We’re hoping for a couple more weekends of this magnificent place and some more spring magic.  We still have room for those eager to jump on a last minute trip!

Thanks to all of those who have joined us already!!!  We’ve had a great time and hope that you did too.  For those who have yet to…we can’t wait to see you soon!!!  Come experience the magic of the California Salmon River and join us for a weekend you will never forget!!!

Spring on the Illinois is here!  It’s been a great spring and we’ve had some amazing trips on the always exciting and ever beautiful Illinois River!  The weather and water levels have kept us on our toes but have come through and provided for some wonderful rafting!  While water levels were wavering a week ago, Pete and the gang went for it and proved that rafting the “Illy” is always good!  We’ve recieved some great shots from some of the crew of the beautiful weather and the jeweled water and all we want to do is go back.  Recent rainfall has been substantial and it looks as though our time on the Illy this spring just might last a little bit longer.  So, if you haven’t run it yet let us know…we’ll save you a spot!  

We are getting near the best time for Califonia Salmon Rafting - May through early June. It is a guide and guest favorite - one of the finest class 5 runs in the country. The snowpack looks great and we are excited to get down there! There is still room on our May 8th, and 22nd trips.