Deschutes River Canoe Tour
Co-Guided with a member of the Confederated Tribes of warm springs
Saturday, June 1st, 2024
ABOUT
Adventure: Wanderlust Tours is beyond excited to bring this event to life as part of our co-led tour series with the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. Join us for a stunning paddling tour on a scenic and flat stretch of the Deschutes River, learning about flora, fauna, and the rich history and significance of the Deschutes to the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs.
Naturalist Guided Experience: Early summer is a truly special time for adventure in Central Oregon. The peaks of cascade mountains are still snow-laden while lower in elevation, the flowers have bloomed, animals are scurrying about, and summer is in full effect. This special canoeing tour will feature interpretation from both our award-winning naturalist guides as well as Starla “Pah tin why” Green, a member of the Warm Springs Tribe, with a deeper focus on the cultural and historical significance of the Deschutes River to the native Warm Springs, Wasco, and Paiutes. As we paddle through this stunning waterway, we will learn about native use of this mighty river, with your guides imparting an understanding of river’s (fishing, resources, travel, wild game, hunting, etc. - whatever they would like to focus on / can focus on river specifically, region as whole, or both). Your group will be energized and inspired by the incredible history of this beautiful river that runs through the heart of Bend.
Deschutes River: The paddle is a flatwater (NO rapids) stretch of the Deschutes River in which we will start our paddling up river a ways, before flipping around and enjoying a with-river float back down!
If you’re interested in learning more about the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, click here.
DETAILS
$120 per person
DEPARTURE TIME:
June 1st | 9:00am - 1:00pm
Transportation: Departing from our office
TOUR INCLUDES
Co-led, professional interpretation from a member of the Warm Springs Tribe & a Wanderlust Tours naturalist guide
Gear: canoes, paddles, PFDs
Transportation departing from our office
Please bring:
Sun Protection: Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen (if needed)
Miscellaneous Gear: Water bottle, camera, swimsuit (optional)
Tour Minimums: The minimum total guest requirement for this tour is 6 people. We will reach out 2 weeks prior to the event if the minimum has not been met.
Starla "Pah tin wy" Green
Member of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs
Starla grew up on the banks of the Deschutes River, on the Reservation with her grandparents and parents. She was raised to live and carry out their traditional and cultural ways, still living by those ways today. Starla is a traditional food gatherer and protector of her traditional way of life and their Indigenous foods.
Starla retired from a career in law enforcement, but continues to work in the tourism industry and economic development. She is a graduate of Western Oregon University and has one daughter who is on track to graduate and ready to pursue her college career.
We are very fortunate to be able to work with Starla for the co-led tour series.
ECO-FRIENDLY SUNSCREEN
Let's keep our lakes and waterways clean! Did you know most sunscreens contain chemicals that are not only harmful to humans, but to our water systems as well?
When you recreate on water, please be especially careful to NOT use sunscreens that contain these ingredients: Oxybenzone, Octinoxate, Octocrylene, Homosalate, Avobenzone, 4-methylbenzylidene camphor, Para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA), Parabens, Triclosan
Badger Balm Sunscreen (SPF 40) available for purchase in our office.
