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Colette Yaspo's avatar

This was so beautifully written! Being the wife of the owner it is always a pleasure to get folks out on the water and to share so many experiences….even the Groover. Thank you for such a wonderfully written article for what we truly want folks to experience. My heart is happy.

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JULIA HUBBEL's avatar

Colette, Can’t wait to meet you. Working on another for you guys!

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Joy Johnson's avatar

OMG I feel so stupid using Substack.

After struggling, I finally found a short mention that Android users are not as updated with this new application as those using Apple products AKA iOS.

I guess it's newer than I thought.

Anyway you're one of maybe 3 people who know I exist over here.

So don't go away. I'm still trying and thank you

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JULIA HUBBEL's avatar

Thanks Joy, I get frustrated too!

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Beth L. Gainer's avatar

Your writing about being in nature and my reading (and seeing) your experience, it's clear that everyone had a blast! What a great bonding time with the family. And those exquisite views! Mind-boggling.

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JULIA HUBBEL's avatar

Thanks Beth. It was fantastic indeed.

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The Tao of Biscuits's avatar

Looks like a wonderful trip!

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JULIA HUBBEL's avatar

It most certainly was.

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Wendy  Gray's avatar

What an awesome trip! Thank you for taking us along! Your trek has inspired me and will be looking into adventures with the grands and great-grands! Blessings ~W

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JULIA HUBBEL's avatar

Boy I am a fan of this outfit. I’ve been on three trips with them and I am sold on their guides and the quality of the trips. Your call, but I love them.

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Wendy  Gray's avatar

Just seeing and hearing of your experience has me sold! Now, just to convince everyone here for a trip NORTH! Thanks for the recommend!! ~W

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JULIA HUBBEL's avatar

I hope you can. It was worth it. You might consider either the Owyhee or the Rogue instead. They do lots of rivers all over Oregon, which isn't too far if you're in Cali.

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Wendy  Gray's avatar

Thank you for those suggestions! We are actually in Texas, so the closest water rafting may be Colorado.

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JULIA HUBBEL's avatar

If you head that way I have suggestions there as well. Canon City is full of outfitters and there are a couple I feel very good about. Let me know and I'll do my best to give you a good reference.

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Jan M. Flynn's avatar

Looks like a blast (except, perhaps, for the groover) -- I really must acquire some grandchildren with whom to share such fun!

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Teyani Whitman's avatar

Amazing pictures, and a great story as well. I’m so glad you share!

I would love doing this, but the whole groover thing is a no for me 🤪

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JULIA HUBBEL's avatar

I get it. For certain adventures, it’s a must. For others….a bush…..

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