River Journeys, Inc.

I received a phone call from someone considering doing something similar to what I do only she wants to provide trips exclusively for women.  She was captured by the impression she described as "something more" when she viewed this website.  After a long conversation describing my beginnings working with delinquent youth and the evolution of the business to corporate groups, families, father son, father daughter, churches and other groups, I did realize that there was "something more."

I continue to be drawn to doing this because the something more is a connection of the "natural world" to people who otherwise have very limited experience out of doors.  Sure we all go for a walk, or perhaps a few hours during the day are spent in the garden, etc.  How often do we spend days on end out of doors with no option for seeking "shelter"?  The reality is that spending time in the woods is a form of shelter from the lives we lead during the rest of the year.  There is respite, retreat, reinvigoration and renewal available to us on the river.  Connecting people with that is why I do what I do.  In addition, I have that beneft for myself as well. 

I am always looking for reasons to spend more time outdoors.  While I love my other profession, I am driven by something very different there.  My life's dream is to retire from my other profession and spend time with others on the river, doing all those things that lead to that renewal.  Join me, join us, as we develop community not only with each other for a few days, but with the planet.  I truly am a tree hugger.  I can't wait to get out again to embrace a couple of my favorites.  Renewed, refreshed, I will find "shelter" in the world of the river. 

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