Most families embark on a river trip after they've done their research and genuinely
feel good about the adventure they have chosen. They're excited about the river journey, anticipating unknown rapids and river canyons. The real surprise is the new friendships they will make and connection with family that happen each day on the river.
Zac Kauffman, Operations Manager and River Guide at Morrison's Rogue River Lodge and Raft Trips in Merlin, Oregon, says that his guests on the company's three-day wild and scenic trips, for a maximum of 20, are often made up of smaller clusters of families and friends. The group bonding experience is unique. "You really see it in the children," he says. "Everybody is anticipating a similar river experience. The distinctive feature about our trips is that we actually have our own lodge and private put-in. Folks stay at the lodge the night before the river trip. We have an hour-long orientation,
introductions, then dinner together at our lodge. Children find each other and friendships begin. Three days in the Rogue River Wilderness means it's time to find a friend and explore the river. The next morning the group has breakfast together, and the Rogue River adventure begins.
"The real charm of the river is that everybody wants to enjoy the adventure and certain things will bring people together,"Kauffman says. "Some people may feel some apprehension of the river, and they'll bond with people who feel the same way. Then these folks all share that great feeling of accomplishment
together. It's not forced by any means, it just happens naturally."
The three day Lower Rogue trip always produces long lasting friendships and unforgettable memories.
Start your adventure today,
call for trip info 800-826-1963
info@morrisonslodge.com
Morrison's Rogue River Lodge
Presents Executive Chef
John Paul Wallace
John Paul has been the Sous Chef at Morrison's for nearly two years and
brings over 10 years of experience.He has a passion for cooking,
a flair for presentation and the ability to tantalize the taste buds.
He is excited for our upcoming season and will keep Morrison's traditions alive.
You will also get to try some exciting new culinary dishes.
We will continue to offer a gourmet lunch on our newly covered deck,
where the serenity of the Rogue River can be enjoyed.
We invite you to come and meet John Paul and our staff while
enjoying lunch or dinner.
You can look forward to incredible food and the 'magic' of dining on our deck.
Dinners by reservation every night starting May 1st
Lunch available daily 11:30 to 2:00 starting June 14th
Make your reservations today 800-826-1963
info@morrisonslodge.com
Treat Mom to a truly unique dining experience at Morrison's Lodge with a lunch buffet or a four course gourmet dinner.
Mothers day Buffet 11:00a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Adult 28;00
Children $15.00 (ages 4 to 13)
Mothers day Dinner 6:00 P.M. Adult $39:00
Children $16.00 (ages 4-13)
Morrison’s Lodge cordially invites you to join us every 
evening for fine food and wine all season in our beautiful Rogue River setting.
Season May 1st through November 15Th
All of our dinners are from a pre-fixe menu. We offer a choice of two entrees each evening, with a change in menu nightly. All dishes are prepared in our own kitchen from the freshest, local ingredients.
Our dinners feature four outstanding courses. You will start with a delicious appetizer, followed by a salad and our renowned freshly baked orange rolls. Your choice of two entree selections will be accompanied by flavorful vegetables, and potatoes, rice, or pasta. The grand finale is a delectable dessert served with freshly brewed coffee or hot tea. Other beverages to complement your meal are available from our full service bar and wine cellar. Dinners vary in price from $32 - $42 per person, depending on the entree selection. Price does not include alcoholic beverages, specialty coffees, or gratuity.
With limited capacity and only one seating each evening, reservation are required. To make your reservations, please phone 541-476-3825 or 800-826-1963.
info@morrisonslodge.com
Mother’s Day Dinner
May 11, 2008
6:00 pm
Glass of Champagne or Sparkling Cider
Roasted Veggie Bundle with Provolone Cheese 
Chicken Won Ton Salad With a Thai Dressing
Morrison’s Orange Rolls
Mediterranean Stuffed Chicken Breast
W/Sun dried Tomato cream
Served w/ Herb Rice Pilaf
Or
Braised Tri-tip w/ Fried Leaks & Port Aujus
Served w/ Scallion Mashed Potatoes
Hand Tied Veggies
Godiva Tres Leches Cake w/ Lemon Cream
Tuxedo Strawberry
$39 per adult
$16 per child
Mother’s Day Buffet
May 11, 2008
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Glass of Champagne or Sparkling Cider
Chicken Roulade (w/cream cheese 7 spinach)
Carving Station of Prime Rib w/ Horseradish Cream & Aujus
Caesar Salad
Mixed Greens 
Orange Rolls
Hand Tied Veggie
Fruit Tray
Tuxedo Strawberries
Godiva Tres Leches Cake w/ Lemon Cream
$28 per adult
$15 per child
Contemplating and looking forward to my third season here at Morrison’s Lodge, I recall the words and sentiment of Michelle. Those words echo through my mind as I remember her saying, people come here to discover the “Magic.”
For decades, the Hanten family has had a tremendous 
role in providing an environment that allows the
“Magic” to flow into the hearts of many guests. They
leave behind a legacy of lodging, fishing, rafting and
fine dining experiences as well as fond memories.
With the passing of Michelle in March of 2007, the
staff at Morrison’s have the honor and privilege of
ensuring that those traditions will continue for past,
present and future guests to enjoy here at the lodge.
My family and I have the unique opportunity to dwell on the property along Taylor
Creek at a place we call Solitude. We enjoy the beauty, serenity, and seasonal changes. As we enter spring, bird watching and hiking along scenic trails, are truly a treat. While summer days are filled with rafting and fall mornings are spent fishing, the mood of the river is ever changing. From archived newsletters, I have been reading how Morrison’s has evolved through the years from a modest fishing lodge to Southern Oregon’s premier destination resort for rafting and fishing. While preserving Morrison’s traditions, we are striving to update the facility and offer more services for your enjoyment. With the new additions of 
Tuck-Away, Creek-Side and Taylor Creek house, we now have 18 units. Taylor Creek units can accommodate seven guests. Tuck-Away and Creek-Side are nestled along Taylor
Creek and offer stunning views of the creek. For reunions or retreats, these units are situated together with their own park like setting. We now have golf carts for rent and bicycles for use in riding around the property. Two new features now available in each room are satellite television and high speed internet. Wireless internet service is available in the lodge, extending to our deck and to the river. To further enhance our fall fishing packages, we have extended our available dates,
adjusted pricing and deposit requirement for late fall Steelhead, and coho fishing. Finally, in keeping true to Morrison’s tradition, our fine dining experience now includes lunch as we continue to offer a four course gourmet dinners, with the Orange Rolls always being the star. Come visit us here at
Morrison’s in 2008 and allow the “Magic” to flow through you.
See you on the river,
Lowell Pratt
General Manager
Morrison’s Rogue River Lodge is partnering with Siskiyou Audubon
Society in creating our 3rd Annual bird watching event for Spring 2008.
This package combines the comforts of Morrison’s Lodge and the beauty of nature with an impressive array of birds that surround our incredible property, with nearly 75 different species just in our own backyard. The weekend of April 25th-27th has been set aside for Siskiyou Audubon President Scott Dreischman and his wife Cory Laughlin (Conservation Chair) to host this special event.
Package includes:
• 2 or 3 nights accommodations in
cozy cottages or lodge rooms
• All meals, including a sensational four course gourmet dinner, a full
country- style breakfast and lunch each day
• One day at Morrison’s and one day of off-site guided bird outings
• A pocket field guide checklist for bird identification
• An afternoon workshop with Audubon Society Members
• A lecture with Audubon Society Members
2 Night Package $ 359 per person
3 Night Package $ 496 per person
Don't miss this great birding weekend
call for more info 800-826-1963
info@morrisonslodge.com
Grande Vintners Weekend May 16 - 18, 2008
It is time for Morrison’s third annual “Grande Vintner’s Weekend”.
We have extended the weekend to 3 nights which allows a more leisurely pace to enjoy the wine country. This May will be filled with tasting, exploring and visiting some of the Rogue and Applegate Valley Wine Regions. This package will consist of two days of wine tasting and three nights of lodging at Morrison’s Rogue River Lodge. The package has been sweetened with a “Truffles Workshop,” hosted by Sandie’s Candies. Our Chef, John Paul will be preparing a four course gourmet dinner each evening paired with select wines.Wine enthusiasts will be sharing their knowledge of wines with the group each day. Space is limited, so call to reserve your spot now and join us on Morrison’s “Grande Vintners Weekend” tour.
$705 per person includes three nights of lodging, all meals,
featured wines with dinners, all costs associated with wine tours and truffle workshop.
Extend your stay with a 1/2 day raft trip
For more info call 800-826-1963
info@morrisonslodge.com
Four great custom trips will be featured by the crew at Rogue River Raft Trips. With six people or more we can adjust a custom trip to fit your groups needs.
Canyons and Creeks: Focusing on exploration of side creeks in the Rogue 
River Canyon. Each day will include hikes up tributaries to discover waterfalls, deep granite pools and water slides.
White Water Rafting School: Teaching rowing and paddling techniques for basic river rafting. Each day will focus on different river skills and new rapids to challenge. 
Safety talks, rowing skills, basic hydrology, throw bag rescue, and high water concerns, will be the topics
covered in the three days.
Gourmet Food and Wine Trip on June 23, 2008, we'll offer "Whitewater and Wine" a three day camp/lodge trip featuring a variety of wines from the Southern Oregon region. Enjoy three days of whitewater rafting and dinners each night hosted by a wine professional.
Raft Supported Hiking: Providing a lodge to lodge hiking experience on the 
scenic 34 mile, Rogue River trail carrying nothing more than a day pack. (See Hiking Packages for more details.)
Custom trips start every Thursday in May and June 2008
"Whitewater and Wine" Monday June 23
Contact our office for more info:
800-826-1963
info@morrisonslodge.com
This season is shaping up with the promise of great water. Most of the mountains in the Rogue River drainage, have snowpacks
150%-200% of normal .
Even though the Rogue River is dam controlled, having more water to manage will equate to continued good flows in late summer.
Our guides are very excited about the upcoming season; many have already started rafting spring rivers like the Illinois River just to get some river time.
Come enjoy this great water year, contact our office today and plan your Rogue River adventure.
info@morrisonslodge.com
1-800-826-1963
The stories soon shift to the first time you joined the Rogue River fishing trip and the very first steelhead you caught together. The two of you enjoy reminiscing about old times so much you almost forget to wake up the teenagers for seven a.m. breakfast before the day of fishing.Multi-generational fishing trips have been happening at Morrison's Rogue River Lodge for over 50 years. Even Glen Wooldridge, the pioneer of the Rogue River, enjoyed exploring and fishing the river with his son Bruce. Parents and grandparents enjoy the variety of instructional packages that Morrison's has to offer. Most find it helpful to add casting instruction to their first day of fishing. This seems to be all they need to get the whole family out and angling for the day.
Other guests find a huge benefit booking one of Morrison's Steelhead Fly Fishing Schools. These two or three day packages focus on a variety of techniques used for steelhead fishing. The first day has a strong emphasis on casting needs for various steelhead riggings, casting instructions and video analysis.
The evenings are filled with fly tying of local patterns, some Rogue River history, and of course fine dining. The final days of the school are on the river targeting the wily Rogue River Steelhead.Morrison's has a fishing package to fit the needs of every family that wishes to introduce their sons or daughters to the rewarding sport of fly fishing.
Morrison's Rogue River Lodge
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Come visit Morrison's Rogue River Lodge and join in the pursuit of the steelhead since 1946...
Families having been coming to Morrison’s for their annual family reunions for years. The grounds are perfect for creating an atmosphere to reconnect with friends and family. We offer lodging accommodations, all meals. A variety of games are available including; croquet, tennis, horseshoes, volleyball, badminton, and the list goes on. Our park like setting at Tuck Away and Creek Side offers privacy for your occasion. Recently added are a picnic-barbecue area 
complete with grill, picnic tables, and a swing set for the children to enjoy. Make your reunion even more special by adding a full or half day rafting trip exploring the scenic Rogue River.
Hiking the Rogue River trail is a unique experience when you link the accommodations of a few wilderness lodges and a raft to carry all your gear.Enjoy hiking the Lower Rogue River Trail while pampered by the amenities of Morrison’s Lodge. Our raft supported hike includes your first night’s stay at Morrison’s Lodge,three nights at wilderness lodges,all meals, and transportation to the trail head and back to Morrison’s Lodge. On the first morning, after a hearty country breakfast, we will shuttle you down to the trailhead at Grave Creek. All you need for the trail is a daypack for camera, binoculars, snacks and plenty of water. 
Everything else goes on the raft. The raft supported trip allows ample room for you to bring your favorite libations or musical instrument.
White water rafting is a great choice for a family vacation. Whether you are paddling together, taking a hike in the wilderness or enjoying a scrumptiously prepared meal at the end of a fun filled day, you will find lots of opportunities to share with your family.
The Rogue River is the perfect trip for all ages, each trip creates its own group bond. The river changes from season to season, offering a few new twists, turns and splashes each summer. And there are always new friends to be made along the way.
Our experienced guides will take you through a wilderness wonderland that inspires as much as it excites. They play many roles on the trip acting as entertainers, historians and naturalists. But a word of caution, don’t believe everything your guide tells you, they are known for spinning a tall tale or two. All part of the fun.
Floating down the Rogue River, taking in all the splashes and thrills, is a rite of summer that should not be missed. And it’s not just for families, either. All are welcome, young and old, couples and singles. Rogue River Raft Trips, Inc. offers a vacation that will bring a little something special to everyone.
Welcome to the blog for Morrison's Lodge and Rogue River Raft Trips. Morrison's Lodge is located sixteen miles downstream of Grants Pass, Oregon, on the beautiful Rogue River. Morrison's offers a variety of services to fit your lodging, dining and recreational needs. For more detailed information on all our packages and activities, check out our web sites. We look forward to seeing you on the river in 2008.
