(EMAILWIRE.COM, May 25, 2010 ) SELMA, OR. - Rogue River Journeys, a 22-year veteran Oregon outfitter, in partnership with the Southern Oregon Visitors Association and the Ashland Chamber of Commerce, has launched a new complimentary “concierge service” offered exclusively to its guests. Through the service, visitors will learn about and choose from a variety of the area’s many attractions, events and other outdoor adventures available to make for an ideal Southern Oregon vacation.
“The best part of every visit to Southern Oregon includes a rafting vacation on Oregon's famous Rogue River,” comments Jim Ritter, president of Rogue River Journeys. “The Rogue is a remarkable river with fun rapids, beautiful scenery, bountiful wildlife and pleasant summer weather. One of the original rivers to be classified as ‘Wild and Scenic’ in 1968, no trip to Southern Oregon is complete without experiencing the Rogue first-hand.”
Visitors can compliment their Rogue River vacation with a visit to nearby Ashland, where a college town atmosphere and the Ashland Shakespeare festival await. Other activities include wine tasting throughout the Southern Oregon region, a jet boat ride through Hellgate, golf in the town of Medford, and visits to the areaÂ’s many outstanding restaurants.
Rogue River Journeys offers three- and four-day whitewater rafting trips launching every Wednesday from mid June through August; most trips include a lodge stay along the river. For more information, visit www.roguerivertrips.com, or call 1-866-213-7754.