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portation from Portland to various ski resorts. It also has airport shuttles and private
charter services.
CAR
Check road conditions with the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT)
TripCheck Traveler Information System
( 800-977-6368, 503-588-2941;
www.tripcheck.com
)
. State law requires traction devices to be carried in vehicles during
winter (in certain areas), and trailers are sometimes banned.
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Maupin & the Lower Deschutes River
The Lower Deschutes River boasts some of the Northwest's most renowned white-water
rafting. For a dramatic peek at white water without getting wet, head to
Sherars Falls
,
about 9 miles north of Maupin. You might see Native Americans dip-net fishing on
wooden platforms right above the water. Maupin provides most of the area's services.
Activities
Rafting
The Lower Deschutes River is ideal for rafting, with about 100 miles of mostly class III
rapids flowing thtough stark canyon landscapes and basalt cliffs before mingling with the
Columbia to the north. Most expeditions are one-day adventures that leave from
Harpham Flat, about 5 miles upstream from Maupin (the nearest town), and end about 15
miles down the river at Sandy Beach. Longer two- and three-day excursions are also
available.
A boater pass is required for all floaters (per person per day $2 weekdays, $6 to $8
weekends). It's available online at
www.boaterpass.com
,
which also has details on this
local system.
Maupin's outfitters include the following:
All Star Rafting
RAFTING
(
800-909-7238;
www.asrk.com
; 405 Deschutes Ave)
Deschutes River Adventures
RAFTING
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