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.
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