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Published daily in Bend, Oregon, by Western Communications, Inc. Copyright 2007.
By David Jagernauth / The Bulletin
August 30, 2004
The Meadow Camp picnic area looks like the ideal launching point for a cool, relaxing afternoon float down the Deschutes River.
But appearances can be deceiving.
The gently flowing river at Meadow, off SW Century Drive near Widgi Creek golf course, betrays no hint of the dangerous rapids....