Oregon's Hellgate Jet Boat Excursions Not Your Typical River Cruise

April 17, 2013 - PRLog -- Want a getaway that will delight the whole family? Want to get your kids outdoors on an adventure that will have them so excited they forget about their electronics? Everyone loves summer time but coming up with new ideas to keep the family or yourself entertained can get old. Does racing down a river on a jetboat doing unexpected turns and spins sound fun?

What about experiencing cinematic history and seeing beautiful and unique flora and fauna? The fresh air and warm sunshine of Southern Oregon's Rogue River is just what you need to start your summer off right. With the spectacular scenery of Hellgate Canyon to the high speeds and daring stunts of the jetboat pilots, Hellgate Jetboat Excursions will leave you wanting more!

There are five main excursions that supply plenty of thrills and fun for the whole family. Whether you only have time for a two-hour tour, or want to make a day out of it, these five ways to fun have something to offer everyone. All five trips take you through the spectacular Hellgate Canyon and are fully guided by a Coast Guard licensed jetboat driver. The guide's expertise will ensure that the adventures are safe and fun for all. Choose from a Quick and Scenic trip to see the major highlights or a Country Banquet trip that gives you time to relax on a deck overlooking the Rogue River.

The five excursions run from May to September during the best time of the year in  Southern Oregon. Choose your way to fun with these Hellgate Jetboat Excursion:

TRIP 1:
Hellgate, Quick and Scenic
The 2-hour, 36 mile round-trip from Grants Pass through Hellgate Canyon is an all-time favorite foradventure and wildlife! If you only have a couple of hours to spare, climb aboard our Hellgate “Quick and Scenic” excursion and see the legendary Hellgate Canyon. You'll view old floodwater marks on the narrow heights above.  Close-ups of remarkable rock shapes carved by the river's hydraulics will fascinate you, and a variety of native plants and animals will surround you. Your friendly,  informative guide will advise you on geological and historical points of interest. See the canyon where John Wayne and Katherine Hepburn filmed “Rooster Cogburn” and Matt Dillon plunged into the depths to escape a gang in hot pursuit in “Gunsmoke”. Children 3 years and under are free. Adult: $39.00 Child 4-11: $26.00

TRIP 2:
Lunch Excursion
3-hour, 36 mile round-trip thru Hellgate Canyon, then back up river to the OK Corral for a country-style lunch. Relax and enjoy a unique lunch experience on an open-air deck, reserved exclusively for our jet boat guests, overlooking the beautiful Rogue River. The staff at the OK Corral will serve you a delicious country-style lunch; they'll get you started with a tossed green salad with homemade honey-mustard dressing.  The main course features BBQ chicken, ranch potatoes and homemade cornbread and biscuits. Beverages include iced tea, lemonade, hot tea and coffee. After a
delicious dessert you'll head back up river, please that you selected this
trip! Vegetarian meal available with 24-hour notice. Gratuity not included.
Available Mon-Fri only. Children 3 and under are free. Food and drinks included in fare. Adult: $52.00 Child 4-11: $36.00

TRIP 3:
Dinner Excursion
4-hour, 36 mile round-trip thru Hellgate Canyon, then back up river to the OK Corral, an old homestead, for a country banquet. Great Western home cooking combined with evening adventure makes this our most popular trip. First. Begin with the relish tray, the tossed green salad with homemade honey-mustard dressing partnered with piping hot homemade cornbread and biscuits accompany country-style BBQ ribs and chicken, fresh vegetables, ranch potatoes and Oregon marionberry cobbler. Beverages include beer, wine, iced tea, lemonade, coffee and hot tea; soon you'll be crying “Enough!” As with every Hellgate trip, you'll see spectacular Hellgate Canyon and enjoy the abundance of plant and animal life. It's a feast for the eyes and the appetite. Vegetarian meal available with 24-hour notice.  Gratuity not included. Children 3 and under are free. Food and drinks included
in fare. To ensure your place, reservations are recommended. May 1-August 26. 4:15 PM Daily. Adult: $60.00 Child 4-11: $42.00

TRIP 4:
Brunch Excursion
4-hour, 36 mile round-trip from Grants Pass down river to the OK Corral for brunch, then through spectacular Hellgate Canyon. Your trip down river will stop at an old homestead for a country style champagne brunch of fresh fruits followed by coffee cake, ranch-hand biscuits and gravy, light and fluffy scrambled eggs, seasoned country potatoes, locally made pork sausage and thick, crispy bacon. Your beverage selections include orange juice, coffee, hot tea, sparkling champagne and cider. After brunch, enjoy the remainder of this fully-narrated trip, featuring ringside seats for viewing deer, river otter, osprey, bald eagles, and some of the most majestic scenery to line any river. Available SAT & SUN only. Gratuity not included. Children 3 and under are free. Food and drinks included in fare. Adult: $55.00 Child 4-11: $37.00

TRIP 5:
White Water Adventure
5-hour, 75 mile round-trip from Grants Pass to Grave Creek with a stop for a meal on an open-air deck!  Discover Hellgate and much more as you splash your way through some of the Rogue's better white water rapids. See why your boat has shallow draft, loads of power, and no propeller! Pushed by the hydrojet drive's water spray, you'll jet over just inches of water,to the very edge of the Rogue's restricted section. Here, you turn around and head back again through the white water rapids for a repeat performance of this unforgettable experience. On the exciting trip back, you'll stop for a meal at a premier lodge with a view of the majestic Rogue River. Price of meal not included in fare. Children 3 years of age and under are not recommended. Adult: $64.00 Child 4-11: $45.00

Get out and experience the wild and scenic Rogue River with the Northwest's premiere river trip. This summer is a great time to see why 85,000 guests a year rave about Hellgate Jetboat Excursions.
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