Monday, March 30, 2009

"Paddles and Pints": Rogue Wilderness Adventures Offers Trips that Combine Rafting and Beer Tasting With an Oregon Microbrewery

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Rogue Wilderness Adventures
CONTACT: Brad Niva
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“Paddles and Pints”: Rogue Wilderness Adventures Offers Trips that Combine Rafting and Beer Tasting With an Oregon Microbrewery

Grants Pass, Ore.—Two great Oregon traditions—whitewater rafting and micro brewed beer—will come together this Labor Day weekend as Rogue Wilderness Adventures launches their first “Paddles and Pints” trip. This veteran rafting company who has been taking guests down the Rogue River for over 38 years is partnering with Oregon brew master Mark Vickery for days of thrilling whitewater and sipping on frosty, delicious locally crafted beers.

With over 20 years of brewing experience and an armful of awards for beers like Mirror Pond Pale Ale and Black Butte Porter, Mark Vickery has a resume that reflects his professional expertise in the beer world. For the last five years Mark has been the head brewer at Golden Valley Brewery in McMinnville, Oregon. Mark honed his beer making skills in the trenches at the Deschutes Brewery in Bend, Oregon, where he and his fellow brewers created some of the most iconic beers the world has seen. Marks passion is to create beers that use fresh hops and other local ingredients that are available near the brewery.

This trip will be a 4 day, 3 night rafting excursion down the wild and scenic Rogue River Canyon. During the day, the staff of Rogue Wilderness Adventures will take paddlers down one of the most beautiful whitewater rivers in the country. Evenings will be spent camping on sandy beaches as guides serve mouthwatering riverside fare that perfectly complements beer tasting: dishes like steak, grilled shrimp, and fajitas. Mark will be lecturing each evening on his favorite beer types and how each one is created.

The beer tastings are as follows:

First Night: Northwest pale ales and Indian pale ales,

Second Night: Pilsners and Lagers, German, Czech, Dutch, Mexican and American

Third Night: Belgian Beers like Whit beer, Trappist Dubbel, exotic hybrids from Belgium

The trip includes all meals, beer, equipment, guides, and transportation. The trip price is $899 per person plus $36 in government fees. This “Paddles and Pints” rafting trip is Friday August 28th thru Monday August 31st. For more information, visit the website or contact Brad Niva at 541-479-9554.

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Quick Getaways in California: Mariah Wilderness Expeditions Offers Professional Storytellers and Rafting on the American River

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Mariah Wilderness Expeditions
CONTACT: Donna Hunter
TEL: 530-626-6049
E-MAIL: rafting@mariahwe.com
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Quick Family Getaways in California: Mariah Wilderness Expeditions Offers Professional Storytellers and Whitewater Rafting

Lotus, Calif. —Mariah Wilderness Expeditions, a company that is a leader in offering safe, high quality whitewater rafting since 1982, is offering two day trips along the American River which include exhilarating whitewater rafting by day and hearing captivating tales told by professional storytellers by night. With a price under $250, this offers California travelers a great value while providing entertainment that is appropriate for the entire family.

After spending the day rafting the class II and III + rapids, families relax under the stars while a professional storyteller weaves an unforgettable tale. Guests snack on delectable hors d’oeuvres around the campfire while being regaled with exciting stories from professional, costumed storytellers. All of this takes place in a private campsite that no other rafting company shares. Families will relish the laughter and excitement that this storytelling adventure brings----and it’s appropriate for both children and adults. With campsites that also include hot showers, comfortable tents, and flush toilets, this experience also gives participants a taste of the rugged outdoors without compromising comfort.

Lunches include a variety of deli meats, cheeses, breads, condiments, vegetables, fruit, chips, cookies, lemonade, ice tea, and water. Dinners include mouth watering items like barbequed steak, chicken, and salmon, colorful salad with lots of veggies to add to it, baked potato, garlic bread, soda, water, some wine, and beer. Visitors can play volleyball, horseshoes, ping-pong, take a hike along a scenic Nature Trail, sit by the river, read, relax, and socialize with old and new friends.

As the most popular river in California, California’s South Fork of the American River is a consistent Class II-III+, beginning-level whitewater river. This trip is ideal for families, groups of friends, and company recreation trips, available daily from April through September. The river offers a wide range of adventures, with over 50 exciting rapids interspersed with calm, slower stretches where rafters can enjoy the beauty of the river canyon.

Start Dates: Thursday and Fridays from the end of June through August. Cost: $115-$230 plus 7% river usage fee, $75 deposit. Minimum age: 7. For more information or to make a reservation, contact Donna Hunter at 530-626-6049 or visit the website.
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Friday, March 27, 2009

Custom Private Journeys to the Trans-Siberian Railway and the Silk Road

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MIR CORPORATION
CONTACT: Annie Lucas
TEL: 800-424-7289 E-MAIL: annie@mircorp.com WEB: www.mircorp.com
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MIR Corporation Offers Custom Private Journeys to the Trans-Siberian Railway and the Silk Road
Award-winning company offers new tree-friendly downloadable brochures to their most popular destinations


Seattle, Wash.—MIR Corporation, a company that specializes in journeys at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, is now offering tree-friendly brochures that promote custom private itineraries to their most popular destinations, the Trans-Siberian Railway and the Silk Road. These unique trips offer travellers the chance to customize their own journey of these areas or they can choose from 11 scheduled group itineraries for 2009.

The Trans-Siberian Railway
This is one of the world’s greatest railway journeys with routes extending from Russia to Mongolia and on to China. Itineraries last from 7 to 16 days and include culturally adventurous journeys aboard the local trains, trips aboard the Golden Eagle luxury private train – and options in between. And if travelers don’t see the exact itinerary they desire, MIR Corporation will help design a customized, private, local rails experience.

The Silk Route
The great Silk Road was a far flung web of caravan routes stretching across China through Central Asia and Iran, transporting brilliant silks, precious stones, and deeply-held spiritual beliefs from East to West and back. Travelers can select their own approach to exploring the region. They can choose to travel privately or with a small group from oasis to oasis. Travelers can select from essential10-day overviews to 24-day in-depth surveys; or, design their own Silk Road experience.

Immediate brochure downloads available at www.mircorp.com/brochure . For a printed copy of either brochure (or both) by post please call 800-424-7289 or email info@mircorp.com or contact Annie Lucas at 800-424-7289.

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Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Discount on New Carcassonne Cycling Journey

Travel Deals for a New Carcassonne Cycling Journey: Save 50 Euros Per Person
Lunel, France--Cycling in Languedoc to Carcassonne takes you away off the beaten path into the vineyards of the Herault Department where you start in the historical and picturesque village of St Guilhem le Desert. You will finish at Carcassonne where the French have such a charming accent, an accent that sings and enchants you with another way of French culture! Discover the lifestyle of this region of gastronomy, wine, and amazing countryside scenery. Experience the rural France life and visit one the most renown abbeys of France, explore the marvelous and intact medieval cite of Carcassonne, do wine tasting in the unpretentious appellations of good wine. We leave you for 2 nights to see one of the most beautiful villages of France in Carcassonne. Discover France, the leading specialist in self-guided tours in France is offering this new itinerary, which at a cost less than 1000 Euros, offers travelers a great way to see France without going over their budget. To sweeten the deal, they are offering 50 Euros off per person for bookings made before May 31st (use promo code CARC09). Media Contact: Stephanie Moreland, Stephanie@atmstravelnews.com , 832-755-7661. www.discoverfrance.com . Photos Available. Click Here for Media Kit.

Monday, March 16, 2009

How to See Hidden Costa Rica For Less

How to See Hidden Costa Rica for Less
Evergreen, Colo.--Explore the less traveled side of Costa Rica, as well as the highlights that this ecological gem has to offer. Starting with a thrilling two days of world class rafting through a rain-forested canyon before taking a water taxi to Tortuguero National Park, home to abundant wildlife. Next, travelers journey to the active volcano Arenal to enjoy waterfalls and hot springs in view of the volcano and then head off the beaten path to the small town of Bijagua, Volcan Tenorio National Park, and hiking along the Rio Celeste in Volcan Tenorio National Park. Finally, end with a relaxing two days on the Pacific coast beaches of Tamarindo. This trip, created by Latin American specialists, Aventouras, combines wildlife viewing, rafting, hiking, relaxing beach time, and fast zip lines through the forest canopy mixing in some small community-run lodges that allow visitors to experience a side of Costa Rica that few tourists see. At a price under $2000, this trip offers an amazing value. Dates: April 3-13th, June 19th-29th, December 18th-28th, 2009. Cost: $1998 ($325 Single Supplement). Media Contact: Stephanie Moreland, Stephanie@atmstravelnews.com , (832) 755-7661. www.aventouras.com. Photos Available. Click Here for Media Kit.

Saturday, March 14, 2009

Day Trips in Southern Oregon: Explore the Historic Rogue

Day Trips in Southern Oregon: Explore the Historic Rogue
Grants Pass, Ore.—The snow is falling on the mountains and the Rogue River is moving faster, which sets paddlers up for an exciting rafting season. The Rogue River is 215 miles long and runs from the boundary of Crater Lake National Park all the way to the Pacific Ocean. In 1968 Congress passed legislation to save and protect 48 miles of this amazing river system. Since that time, Rogue Wilderness Adventures has been the primary outfitter leading adventurers down this pristine river. Their exciting whitewater rafting day trips on one of the warmest rivers in the country, give visitors a chance to float by historic mining sites, view wildlife, and enjoying an exhilarating day on the rapids. With over 38 years of experience and the most skilled river guides on the river, they will make sure that paddling enthusiasts have an experience never to be forgotten. Trips leave everyday between May 15 and October 15. Half or full day trips available. Prices: $63-$95. Media Contact: Stephanie Moreland, Stephanie@atmstravelnews.com , (832) 755-7661, www.wildrogue.com . Photos Available. Click Here for Media Kit.

Thursday, March 12, 2009

Two New Ways to Track Mountain Gorillas in Post Conflict Uganda and Rwanda

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Volcanoes Safaris
CONTACT: Jane Behrend
TEL: 866-599-APES (2737)
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Award-Winning Company, Volcanoes Safaris, Announces Two New Itineraries and Launch of New Website

KAMPALA, Uganda—Volcanoes Safaris, a unique great ape ecotourism business specializing in mountain gorilla safaris to Uganda and Rwanda and is announcing two exciting new itineraries to complement the launch of their newly designed website. The first itinerary is a six day Uganda safari which will take visitors to their newly developed Kyambura ecolodge when it opens. This safari includes chimpanzee tracking, gorilla tracking, and game viewing. The second new itinerary is a short gorilla tracking itinerary that gives adventurers the opportunity to go tracking in Bwindi in Uganda while avoiding the long transfer back on the last day by flying in and out of Kigali in Rwanda.

Gorillas and Wildlife Lake Mburo, Bwini, and Qe (6-Day Safari): $3191-$4132 ($313 Single Supplement)
This safari starts with Lake Mburo, which lies in a rain shadow between the great Rwenzori Mountains and Lake Victoria. See buffalo, Burchells zebra, and a variety of deer species including bushbuck, waterbuck, and impala. Bwindi has 4 habituated gorilla families that live on the steep hillsides of the thick tropical forest. Travel north to Queen Elizabeth in the western arm of the Great African Rift Valley, driving via Ishasha to go on the hunt for the tree-climbing lions that lounge nonchalantly in old fig trees. Track the fast moving and elusive chimpanzees in Kyambura Gorge and take a boat trip on the Kazinga Channel to see the rich array of wildlife and birds which gather by the waters’ edge. The safari highlights include gorilla tracking in Bwindi and Uganda, a canoe trip on Lake Mburo, a nature walk in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, tree climbing in Ishasha, chimpanzees in Kyambura Gorge, and seeing primates, a bat cave, and Blue Lake in Maramagambo Forest. Click here for more information.

Gorillas in Bwindi and Uganda (4 Day Safari): $2517 Double Occupancy ($232 Single Supplement).
This four day safari starts and finishes in Kigali and can be arranged on a private basis. Seeing some of the last remaining 700 mountain gorillas in the world is a fantastic experience and this safari takes visitors tracking in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park to see the four habituated families. Travelers can go for nature walks to see indigenous birds, monkeys, and flora and fauna. This safari includes a three night stay at the Volcanoes Safaris Bwindi Lodge. See the breathtaking scenery of the “Switzerland of Africa” as the road winds through hills and valleys with distant views of the volcanoes. Click here for more information.

For more information about Volcanoes Safaris, contact Jane Behrend at 866-599-APES (2737) or visit the website.
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Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Women's Only Adventures in Montana: America's "Last Best Place"

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AdventureWomen, Inc.
CONTACT: Susan Eckert
TEL: 406-587-3883
E-MAIL: advwomen@aol.com
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Women’s Only Adventures in Montana: America’s “Last Best Place”

BOZEMAN, Mont.— AdventureWomen,Inc., a pioneer in women's vacations and adventure travel since 1982 and the oldest adventure travel company for active women over 30, is offering three adventures in Montana for solo women travelers. At an all-inclusive price and jam-packed with adventure, each of these trips offer women travelers an incredible value.

Cattle Ranch Ride in Montana
From the cozy Montana dude ranch that is the home base, these women will horseback ride through canyons and open country, work cattle, and savor the freedom and serenity of this expansive Montana landscape. There are new riding opportunities every day as well as team penning and cattle work. Seven mountain ranges are the backdrop at this magnificent Montana dude ranch, including the Crazy Mountains, the backdrop panorama for the movie, “The Horse Whisperer.” This Montana cattle ranch was voted one of Montana’s “Magnificent Seven Guest Ranches” by Travel and Leisure Magazine. Visitors will love the ambience of the cedar cabins, tasty ranch cuisine prepared with a western flair, and stunning scenery. Dates: June 13th-20th, 2009. Cost: $2595 ($500 Deposit).

Montana Guest Ranch Summer Adventure
Home to some of the last remaining wild land in the United States, Montana is renowned for its outdoor adventures. On this women’s only guest ranch adventure, visitors will learn to fly fish, take a horseback riding jaunt across Montana fields, and enjoy whitewater rafting on the Gallatin River. Participants take a safari to Yellowstone National Park to see the “big game” and unique ecosystem, relive history as they visit the Missouri River headwaters made famous by Lewis and Clark, take a trip through time to historic gold rush towns of the 19th century, and experience a Western rodeo and fireworks on the 4th of July. Dates: June 30th-July 6th, 2009. Cost: $2695 ($600 Deposit).

Montana Guest Ranch Fall Spectacular
This adventurous vacation in “Big Sky” Montana combines hiking, horseback riding, wildlife viewing, and more. Based near Yellowstone National Park, out of the historic 320 Guest Ranch in Montana, visitors will get a taste of what dude ranch vacations are all about. The fall season in Montana is especially spectacular, with clear, crisp, mountain nights; golden, quaking aspen; fewer tourists in Yellowstone; and the melodic bugling of elk during the fall rutting season. Dates: September 12th-18th, 2009. Cost: $2695 ($600 Deposit).
For more information about AdventureWomen, Inc.’s Montana adventures, please visit the website or contact Susan Eckert at (406) 587-3883.

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Monday, March 9, 2009

Deals on Cycling Trips: $500 Off Per Couple on Select World Wide Departures

Deals on Cycling Trips: $500 Off Per Couple on Selected Departures
Vancouver, BC--Great Explorations, a company that was recently recognized by National Geographic Traveler as one of the 'Best Adventure Travel Companies on Earth', is offering special discounts on their premier cycling trips for bookings made before March 31st. Aside being consistently ranked as offering the best value in active vacations, they are offering $500 off per couple on selected departures. The selected trips are as follows: May 11-25: Camino de Santiago cycling, May 17-23: Umbria cycling, Jun 5-11: Provence South cycling, Aug 1-7: Gulf Islands, BC cycling, Sep 22-28: Croatia cycling, Sep 29-Oct 9: Turkey cycle and sail. Great Explorations is a boutique tour operator specializing in providing active vacations in North America, Europe and around the world. They are a private company with a simple philosophy: to create and deliver exceptional, one-of-a-kind trips for spirited individuals and groups who prefer active travel as a way to see the world and to do it in the company of fun, interesting people. Media Contact: Stephanie Moreland, Stephanie@atmstravelnews.com , (832) 755-7661. www.great-explorations.com . Photos Available. Click Here for Media Kit.

Friday, March 6, 2009

Quick Getaways in California: Mariah Wilderness Expeditions Offers Wine Tasting and Whitewater Rafting Trips on the American River

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Mariah Wilderness Expeditions
CONTACT: Donna Hunter
TEL: 530-626-6049
E-MAIL: rafting@mariahwe.com
WEB: www.mariahwe.com
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Quick Getaways in California: Mariah Wilderness Expeditions Offers Wine Tasting and Whitewater Rafting Trips on the American River

Lotus, Calif. —Mariah Wilderness Expeditions, a company that is a leader in offering safe, high quality whitewater rafting since 1982, is offering two-day wine tasting and rafting trips along the South Fork of the American River. At under $300, this trip offers a great all-inclusive value and includes two exhilarating days of rafting the entire 21 miles of river, two nights of camping, five top-notch meals, hors d’oeuvres, and an unforgettable wine tasting.

After spending the day rafting the class II and III + rapids, adventurers relax while a professional guide gives a special presentation of some select El Dorado wines. Visitors snack on delectable hors d’oeuvres while enjoying the great outdoors in a private campsite that no other rafting company shares. Complete with hot showers, comfortable tents, and flush toilets, this experience gives participants a taste of the rugged outdoors without compromising comfort.
Lunches include a variety of deli meats, cheeses, breads, condiments, vegetables, fruit, chips, cookies, lemonade, ice tea, and water. Dinners include mouth watering items like barbequed steak, chicken, and salmon, colorful salad with lots of veggies to add to it, baked potato, garlic bread, soda, water, some wine, and beer. Visitors can play volleyball, horseshoes, ping-pong, take a hike along a scenic Nature Trail, sit by the river, read, relax, and socialize with old and new friends.

As the most popular river in California, California’s South Fork of the American River is a consistent Class II-III+, beginning-level whitewater river. This trip is ideal for families, groups of friends, and company recreation trips, available daily from April through September. The river offers a wide range of adventures, with over 50 exciting rapids interspersed with calm, slower stretches where rafters can enjoy the beauty of the river canyon.

Start Dates: Saturdays April-September. Cost: $243-$280 plus 7% river usage fee, $75 deposit. Minimum age: 7. For more information or to make a reservation, contact Donna Hunter at 530-626-6049 or visit the website.
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Tuesday, March 3, 2009

How to Visit Provence for Less Than 1500 Euros

LUNEL, France-On this 8 day bicycling tour, travelers will discover the wines of Provence, from the Rhone Valley to the Haut-Vaucluse area to the Drome and back to Ventoux area. Cyclers will have the opportunity to taste the grand wine of Chateauneuf du Pape, Gigondas, chocolates, and lavender flavored honey, and all for less than 1500 Euros, offering visitors an unbeatable value. Gourmet stages combine with astonishing visits along the Castle and Abbey route like Rochegude and Grignan; Roman art in Vaison la Romaine; the Dentelles de Montmirail, the fields of lavender at the foot of the Mont Ventoux, and more. Discover France, the leading specialist in travel services throughout France, offers travelers an incredible value with this special brand of self-guided tours like this Vineyards and Lavender Tour. The place of departure is Villeneuve-lès-Avignon from where visitors get a superb view of the Avignon skyline, and looping through the charming countryside they finish in the charming Provençal village of Bedoin. Guests will enjoy the select hotels and restaurants where they will be hosted in charming hotels such as a luxurious Relais & Château castle in Rochegude, a unique manor house in Grignan, a 16th century mansion in Vaison la Romaine and a typical Provençal hotel in Bedoin at the foot of Mont Ventoux. Discover France offers multiple itineraries, most of which are priced under 1500 Euros. Dates: April 1 -Nov 1, April, Aug, Oct: This tour starts any Monday through Saturday. May, June, July, Sept: this tour starts only on Tues, Thurs, Saturday. Cost: 1425 Euros per person, double occupancy; Single supplement: 499 Euros; triples at 1310 Euros/person. Media Contact: Stephanie Moreland, Stephanie@atmstravelnews.com , 832-755-7661 . www.discoverfrance.com . Photos Available. Click Here for Media Kit

Monday, March 2, 2009

Celebrate the Creation of Nunavut and Historic Arctic Milestones

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Adventure Canada
CONTACT: Rebecca Burgum
TEL: 905-271-4000 or 800-363-7566
E-MAIL: Rebecca@adventurecanada.com
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Adventure Canada’s 2009 Itineraries Celebrate The Creation of Nunavut and Historic Arctic Milestones

Mississauga, ON—Adventure Canada is announcing their 2009 Canadian Arctic itineraries which take visitors on five voyages exploring six unique and vibrant regions; Greenland, Nunavut, Nunavik, Nunatsiavut, Newfoundland and Labrador. 2009 marks a particularly significant year for travel with Adventure Canada as the commemorate the 10th Anniversary of the creation of Nunavut as well as the 100th Anniversary of Sir Robert Peary's & Captain Bob Bartlett's famed 1909 North Pole Expedition.

The Heart of the Arctic expedition is a special sailing to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Nunavut. Woven into the fabric of the programming for this expedition will be an up-close examination of the newest Canadian Territory and its objectives and achievements thus far. A key element will be the increased visibility of Inuit stewardship of the land and issues surrounding global warming, hunting, and wildlife conservation. Adventure Canada will have a number of Inuit resource staff who have experienced first-hand this transition period and will share their personal insights with travelers.

In 2009 Adventure Canada will celebrate the life of Newfoundland’s own Captain Bob Bartlett, the world-renowned Arctic explorer and historical icon. It was Captain Bartlett that commanded Sir Robert Peary’s famed 1909 North Pole expedition. In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the 1909 expedition, Adventure Canada is excited to announce two sailings through the Northwest Passage - a first for the company. The focus on the pole and the issues of the opening of the Northwest Passage are never far from the headlines these days and the two Northwest Passage itineraries provide a firsthand look at the changes and possible commerce in the north as well as the impact this might have this fragile ecosystem.

Along the coast of Labrador next year, Adventure Canada is thrilled to present a new concept in expeditionary cruising. Their Atlantic Arts Float will, in addition to their usual resource staff, will have additional writers, photographers, artists, and musicians. Inspired by the landscape, and through a collection of workshops, collaborative projects, concerts, and exhibitions, Adventure Canada will help promote the creative spirit for travelers.

While each of their itineraries offers a general focus – wildlife, photography, art, historical exploration or Inuit culture - past and present, their programming remains multidisciplinary, with a team of expert resource staff on each sailing. Adventure Canada celebrated the founding of Nunavut in 1999 and they are delighted to offer our clients a 10th anniversary program in 2009.

For more information, call Adventure Canada at 1-800-363-7566 or go to www.adventurecanada.com

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Sunday, March 1, 2009

Walk to Healing and Wholeness: Hiking Trips Along Oregon's Historic Rogue River Provide Solitude and Well-Being

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Rogue Wilderness Adventures
CONTACT: Brad Niva
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Walk to Healing and Wholeness: Hiking Trips along Oregon’s Historic Rogue River Offer Solitude and Well-Being

Grants Pass, Ore.—When life gets emotionally overwhelming, tragedy strikes, or mental exhaustion consumes, sometimes the best solution is to make time for some peace and quiet in the great outdoors. The Rogue River National Recreation Trail from Grave Creek to Foster Bar is in the heart of the National Wild and Scenic Rogue River Canyon, and is almost untouched by human hand. This 44-mile trail that was originally built by miners and houses 5 historic lodges along the trail that were built in the early 1900s and can only be accessed by foot or raft, offering the perfect wilderness escape for those who seek peace, rest, solitude, and beauty.

Departing from Grants Pass, Oregon, Rogue Wilderness Adventures takes hikers on 10-14 mile daily hikes while the staff will carries guest bags, supplies, and a favorite case of wine for relaxing under the Oregon stars after a full day of activity. Hikers will be amazed at the breathtaking scenery that awaits them as they wind above the river of this 110-year old trail. Each night, participants arrive at a historic lodge and relax in front of the fire as the lodge staff prepares a wonderful meal, leaving time for reflection and rejuvenation. Accommodation is in cabins that sleep two people each with private bathrooms, and serene nights spent in the wilderness will be conducive to deep and all-encompassing relaxation.

These hikes are adventures in solitude—they give the visitor a new perspective as they witness the beauty of the river corridor and enjoy the benefits of the preservation of this area. Hikers have the chance to learn about the history of this part of the country while enjoying the peace and quiet, beautiful scenery, opportunities to spot wildlife like bears, deer, and eagles, and the chance to unplug from life’s worries and spend time healing. When the legs get rubbery from hiking too much, or a change in scenery is needed, the supply boats pick up the weary hikers so that they can relax, and enjoy a peaceful float trip down the beautiful Rogue River.

All trips are four days/three nights and include guides, equipment, lodging, meals, and transportation to and from the trail. Trip dates are May 7, 2009, May 26, 2009 and September 20, 2009. Trip minimum is two hikers. Cost is $949 per person plus government fees. Call Rogue Wilderness Adventures at 1-800-336-1647 or www.wildrogue.com.
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