Rocks and Writing on the John Day River

A 3-day deluxe , fully provisioned raft float with award winning nature writer Kathleen Dean Moore and writer/photographer/geologist  Ellen Morris Bishop.

Geology, photography, wildflowers, wildlife, birds on the wildest stretch of the  Wild and Scenic John Day River. It doesn’t be any better than this! You can create an exceptional journal along the way.  We’ll stop along the river for short hikes to explore the back country, and spend time along the river understanding its geology and the landscapes very ancient history. What messages for today do this sculpted, ancient landscape and the fluid song of the river have for our lives today? Bring your cameras, too, and work with Ellen on capturing the extraordinary landscapes.

This trip is expertly outfitted by Ouzel Outfitters of Bend, with delicious organic and sustainable meals provided so you can concentrate on the river, the rocks, and capturing  your surroundings.

Leaves Twickenham, 8 AM ends, Clarno, 6 PM Sunday.   Bring your tent and sleeping bag, camera, and writing tools.

Mitchell on the 5^th, over-night at Little Pine Hotel, drop off at Twickenham, 8 AM, pick up at Clarno, return to HDM. $345