Legendary River Trips

Since 1972, ECHO has run the highest quality river trips possible: well-organized, ecologically sound, meaningful experiences. You can choose from the two best family river trips in the West: the Middle Fork of the Salmon River in Idaho or the Rogue River in Oregon. We are one of the most experienced, most respected and best run river outfitters around.

An ECHO river trip is a legendary adventure for friends and family. On a river trip, you will not only experience a wilderness adventure, but also spend quality time with your family and friends. Your days are spent winding through scenic canyons, watching for wildlife and splashing through rapids. Evenings offer plenty of time to play games, reconnect with loved ones and enjoy sumptuous feasts prepared by our professional guides. Your river trip will offer a unique experience that the family will cherish for years to come.

Our trips range from mild to wild and vary in length from three to six days. Each river has something special to offer from local history and geology to wildlife and scenery. Whichever trip you choose, you will be provided with all the necessary gear and be accompanied by our professional and entertaining river guides. Choose a river trip this year and experience an adventure your family won't soon forget.

The Latest Word (our blog)

    At ECHO, We Have Fun!

    A quick note from ECHO Guide Audrey Gehlhausen
    We love what we do, we love to have fun, and we love to share this passion with everyone we can…. We play music, we dress up in dare wear, we have talent shows and fashion shows and stupid human tricks, we make water slides out of paddle [...]

    Time on the River is Good for your Brain!

    This morning, the New York Times ran a wonderful article about five neuroscientists who spent a week on the San Juan River in Utah to study how technology affects how we think and behave. We noticed many parallels to our own clients that these gentlemen experienced on their river trip.
    Here at ECHO, we find [...]

    Trip Report from the River – What’s going on on the Rogue?

    “It’s going to be a hot one!” was the cheery announcement from Katrina, our trip leader. There were 5 of us in the front of the truck – still groggy and waiting for the coffee to kick in. The truck, affectionately named Howie, was loaded for the trip – trailer with rafts and [...]

    Great News for the Middle Fork Snowpack

    The early reports for the Idaho snowpack this season have indicated that it will not be another huge water year like we saw in 2008 and 2009, but the cool spring has us hopeful for a nice, long season on the Middle Fork of the Salmon. The past few weeks and today’s weather forecast are [...]