We just completed a super fun and leisurely 3 day raft trip on the lower Deschutes River, north of Bend putting in at Buckhollow (just outside of Maupin) and taking out at Mack’s Canyon. It was only about 20 miles making for shorter days on the river and lots of fun at camp. This trip was with the Lovejoy family as usual and the Starlings, (Chris, Hattie and their 3 girls) who we have known for years but never had the opportunity to boat together.
We drove north to Maupin and we were on the river around 10:30 on Friday morning.
Camp on night 1 (Friday)
Warm day so the river and the shade along the shore was greatly appreciated.
Starlings hosted dinner the first night. They served flatiron steaks, smashed pesto potatoes with a wedge salad. Chris is a great cook and the presentation was phenomenal.
