Cliff Jumping

River Rafting down the Deschutes

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July 9th 2006
Corey and I had a great time this weekend away from planning and packing to enjoy the Deschutes river with some friends. It was a quick trip just two days on the river to cover 70 miles down a river to the mouth of the Deschutes where it emptied into the mighty Columbia River. The weather in the high desert of Oregon was very hot and dry (which is by the way the best weather for river rafting). ... read more

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