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Guided vs unguided rivers

by Allison Schatz | Jul 13, 2024 | Columbia River Gorge, Washington and Oregon fun and outdoor activities, Family Activity, Whitewater Rafting

The debate between guided vs unguided rivers is a tale as old as time. There are positives and negatives to going down a river with or without a guide. When a river has guided trips it means it is a more skilled river and only people with training should be taking...

Glacier-fed river in Washington

by Allison Schatz | Jun 15, 2024 | Columbia River Gorge, Washington and Oregon fun and outdoor activities

The White Salmon River is a natural-flowing, glacier-fed river in Washington. What does that mean exactly? The river is not dammed and flows freely at all times. The source of the river is snow melt from a glacier on Mt. Adams, a nearby dormant volcano. Mt. Adams has...

Most popular White Salmon rafting

by Allison Schatz | May 18, 2024 | Columbia River Gorge, Washington and Oregon fun and outdoor activities, Family Activity, Whitewater Rafting

Thinking about going rafting with Zollers Outdoor Odysseys? Not sure what trip down the river to choose? Well, you can never go wrong with the most popular White Salmon rafting trip, the Middle Gorge. Here is why: The Middle White Salmon is the most commercially...

Upper Gorge of the White Salmon River

by Mark Zoller | Jul 11, 2023 | Columbia River Gorge, Washington and Oregon fun and outdoor activities

Husum Falls is the highest commercially run waterfall in the Pacific North West What is the Upper Gorge of the White Salmon River, and why is everyone talking about it? Its magical! The canyon walls shoot straight out of the river. Cold freshwater springs spurt right...

Purchasing a Whitewater Raft

by Mark Zoller | Jun 15, 2023 | Columbia River Gorge, Washington and Oregon fun and outdoor activities

For those considering purchasing a whitewater raft, I’ve got only two words for you. Do it! Oh yes, how sweet the memory of my first whitewater raft. She was a beautiful army surplus model in faded yellow with a blue belly band. My brother Tracy and I did yard...

Whitewater Rafting Near Oregon

by Mark Zoller | May 27, 2023 | Columbia River Gorge, Washington and Oregon fun and outdoor activities

Were you looking to go big? If so, Husum Falls is the drop for you. High Adventure! Looking for higher adventure than the average whitewater rafting paddler? The top rated high-adventure commercial rafting in the Pacific Northwest is on the White Salmon River’s...
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Customer Reviews

  • star rating  This was the highlight of our family vacation! I was a little nervous taking our 8 and 10 year old but Casey was great at calming my nerves and engaging... read more our kiddos. I felt safe and thrilled all at the same time. The kiddos even jumped off a cliff into the river. It was so awesome to see them push themselves to be adventuresome. Our raft had 2 other amazing guides, Anick and Kailynn. I also really appreciated having all the gear provided. Note - don't wear cotton clothes under wet suit. Highly recommend!

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    avatar thumb Colleen S
    July 3, 2025
  • star rating  JD was THE BEST! This was our second time rafting with Zoller's. They are, hands-down, the best on the White Salmon. We did the longer trip this... read more year and loved the scenery and, of course, the water.

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    avatar thumb Lauren G
    July 2, 2025
  • star rating  I have witnessed a Triple-Play with my kids at Yankee stadium and this Father's Day was by far, the best! Our guide Casey serenaded us on the river. We all... read more had so much fun it's been agreed this is a new tradition.
    Highly recommend 10/10

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    avatar thumb Tim Z
    June 19, 2025
  • star rating  We had an absolutely amazing time from start to finish with Zoller's! Lizzie was wonderful with our two rambunctious kids (5 and 8), the younger whom was scared at... read more the onset, felt entirely comfortable and brave under her care and was laughing and joking with her shortly. Our older son absolutely loved every second of it and wanted to extend the trip! Lizzie was very patient with our endless questions about the scenery, infrastructure and other random visitor banter! We were visiting from the Columbia River Gorge Under Canvas location, and this tour was more reasonable than the ones they procure, and conveniently located. After your tour, be sure to visit their gift shop for your hilarious in action photos then hit up the coffee/burrito truck across the street.

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    June 12, 2025
  • star rating  Our guide was Tanner and he was awesome! He made our three kids (7, 10, and 12) feel comfortable and have so much fun! We would definitely go again!

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    June 5, 2025

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