Helfrich McKenzie Rafting

Fall handiwork 🎃

I carved this pumpkin back in 2024, and I’m still pretty proud of how it turned out! This year I’m going with a good ol’ classic Jack-o-lantern for simplicity’s sake.

🎃 Halloween on the McKenzie River!

Mark your calendars! The ODFW team at Leaburg Fish Hatchery is hosting a Halloween event for folks who live along the McKenzie River!

📅 Saturday, October 31st
⏰ 10 AM–2 PM
📍 Leaburg Fish Hatchery

Come enjoy candy, games, and a raffle featuring prizes like fishing rods, tackle boxes, and other fishing gear! 🎣🕸️

We love seeing our McKenzie River community come together, and this is a great opportunity to celebrate the season, connect with neighbors, and enjoy some Halloween fun.

Grab your costumes, bring the family, and come join the fun!

Photo description: A Halloween-themed orange and black poster advertising “Trout or Treat” at Leaburg Fish Hatchery on October 31 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The spooky illustration features a trout, crawdad, bats, spiders, spiderwebs, a glowing yellow full moon, and a twisted, leafless tree. Text announces a family-friendly event with candy, games, and prizes, presented by ODFW.

Good company 😎

There’s something pretty special about looking around a raft and seeing a crew that’s fully committed to the adventure.

The 2026 season may be winding down, but we’re still getting boats on the McKenzie while the weather is cooperating. If you’ve been waiting for the perfect excuse to get out here, consider this your sign! 🌲

Come get one more river day in before we call it a season!

Photo description: A group of six people sits together in a bright yellow inflatable raft on the McKenzie River. Everyone is wearing orange life jackets and holding blue and yellow paddles. The group is smiling, putting up peace signs and making silly faces for the camera. Behind them, the river flows through a lush forest with green and early autumn-colored foliage.