River Trips
Every year, Laurie Lewis and Tom Rozum take some time away from road trips to make at least one river trip.
In the past, we've traveled the Rio Grande through Big Bend and the Taos Box, wound down the Salt River in Arizona, the Chama in Northern New Mexico, Oregon's Rogue, the Middle Fork of the Salmon in Idaho, and Northern California's Tuolumne.
On all their river trips, Laurie and Tom play music around the camps in the evening, while the guides are making delicious dinners for us. We often play on late into the night, and sometimes are joined by other musicians (you, if you come).
Tuolumne River, California
August 19 - 21, 2008 (3 days/2 nights)
Bluegrass on the Tuolumne River
Over the years we have found that there are few combinations that work as well as music and whitewater rafting, so each year we offer a Tuolumne trip with bluegrass musicians Laurie Lewis and Tom Rozum. We call it "Bluegrass on Whitewater."
Rogue River, Oregon
August 23 - 28, 2008 (3 days/2 nights)
Bluegrass on the Rogue River
Laurie and Tom enjoy the Rogue River for the excellent wildlife and the opportunity to brave the whitewater in inflatable kayaks. On this trip, we will spend four days rafting the wild and scenic Rogue River and an additional day exploring Laurie's favorite section of the river. Each evening, Laurie and Tom will fill the camp with lively bluegrass. They typically bring a guitar, mandolin and a fiddle for their own use and encourage guests to bring their "river instruments" (make sure you have a waterproof bag!) and join in the jam.
Here's an article written about one of our past trips:
8/8/97 Article in The Union Democrat (Sonora, CA)