Rogue River Jetboat Ride

About to head out

On our 239 mile drive south to Medford, we stopped at the Hellgate River Tours, where we rode a jetboat about eighteen miles down Southern Oregon's Rogue River. The operator kept us going fast, occasionally stopping to show us something. There seemed to be nothing we missed, including beautiful mountains, birds, and state parks. We sat in the front row, right behind the windshield. I used it to duck under while he slammed on the brakes, which always let water spray into the boat. On the way back, we encountered another boat from the same company. Both operators played with each other, creating waves for each other to go over. There were several times when our operator would spin us around, which let water spill into the boat. Micah was the most affected by far. We dried quickly, though, and then drove the last bit to our Super 8 hotel. There, we swam in the pool (which included a large waterslide!) The day was concluded by dinner and pies at Shari's. Tomorrow we visit Jacksonville and Ashland to attend the Shakespeare Festival.

About to board

Micah showing us the
cost of sitting on
the edge

Time for a soaking