Looking for a unique whitewater rafting adventure?

Join the team at Winding Waters River Expeditions for your next Pacific Northwest vacation. We offer unique whitewater rafting and fishing adventures on:

• The Snake River in Hells Canyon
• the Salmon River in Idaho
• The Grande Ronde River in Oregon & Washington

Ride along with one of our experienced whitewater rafting guides or learn to navigate a variety of watercraft in a safe and guided environment. Experience some of the most scenic and exhilerating rivers of the West. The owners of WWRE have been sharing their passion for river running with others for a combined 30 years- teaching is our specialty. We believe in the importance of including you, the guest, in your vacation. Our adventures are designed to give you the opportunity to learn the ways of "The River". We cater to the adventurous client who wants to participate in their vacation. Mind you, our whitewater rafting adventures are fully catered, including first-class guides, new gear, wonderful food, southern hospitality and great company. Our first-Class expeditions are fun, relaxing vacations where people of all ages find themselves bonding with self, family, and the natural world.

 

"I love that land of Winding Waters more than all the rest of the world."
-Chief Joseph of the Wallowa Band of the Nez Perce Tribe, VA

 

Here are what some guests have said about our trips:

"I have enjoyed both river rafting and fishing trips with (Paul Arentsen, Winding Waters River Expeditions) and his crew. They are first rate, highly skilled and safety-minded, superb with families and children, and fabulous cooks."
-leif, VA

"They were great. We were well fed and taken care of. I would never have rowed a raft before this and found out I easily can. It was actually empowering. Thank You."
-Teacher Workshop Participant

"Extremely effective, efficient, friendly, laid-back and good at providing us with river experience and an example of great river ethics"
-Warren, Wallowa, OR

 

 

Winding Waters River Expeditions operates under special use permits, granted by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, the Umatilla National Forest, and Hells Canyon National Rec Area in the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. Hell's Canyon Whitewater and Winding Waters River Expeditions are licensed by the Oregon State Marine Board and the Idaho Outfitters and Guides Licensing Board. Hell's Canyon Whitewater and Winding Waters River Expeditions are an equal opportunity recreation service provider and emplorer.