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Appropriate Vacations for Grandparents and Grandchildren?

November 16, 2007.
We were happy to see this latest question submitted by a Waterblogged reader.  Joan asked, “I would like to take my 2 grandchildren – ages 14 and 11 – on a rafting trip. The 14-year-old grandson loves some whitewater. What are your recommendations? I have done a lot of kayaking.”   Many of O.A.R.S.’ guests are grandparents who enjoy our trips with their grandchildren.  Once again, I turned to our extraordinarily resourceful  Adventure Consultant, Debbie Howard, for help with this question.

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Debbie Howard, our mega-experienced O.A.R.S. Adventure Consultant, recommends the Green River, the Gorges of the Lower Salmon or the Rogue River, because they are all great rivers for grandparents and kids aged 11 & 14. We bring along inflatable kayaks on all three of these river trips. Even the Main Salmon or Hells Canyon of the Snake River in Idaho would be good if you plan to go in July or August. If you prefer a lodge-based vacation, Debbie recommends our Kootenay Multi-Sport that includes lake kayaking as well as whitewater rafting, mountain biking and hiking.

If you would like specific trip information or would like more detailed information about each of these trips, I would encourage you to email our Adventure Consultants directly at info@oars.com or call our office at 1-800-346-6277.

-- BRC
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