They show and teach participants about a rare and wonderful place in Oregon, the Kalmiopsis Wilderness and the Chetco River. Drive or backpack to river launch sites. Join them on a variety of one to six-day paddle excursions. Nature photography hikes also available.

Location: 94500 Meyers Road, Gold Beach Oregon 97444 Telephone 541-247-6924 Toll Free: 888-517-1613

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The Most Anticipated Upcoming Oregon Events Are: South Coast Writers Conference Gold Beach February 12 thru February 13 Traditions Holiday Celebrations Sunriver continuing thru January 1 10th Annual Magic at the Mill Salem December 19 thru December 23 Annual Rogue Valley Toy Run Medford December 5 Tree Lighting and Parade of Lights La Grande November 27

Other upcoming events include: Holiday High Tea Eugene December 5 thru December 12 Holiday Music Festival La Grande December 5 thru December 6 Oddwater - Where it's OK to be weird Newport continuing thru January 1 Yuletide in Seaside Seaside continuing thru November 28 Horse-drawn Elk Viewing Tours North Powder December 18 thru February 28