This has always been one of my very favorite river trips in close proximity to Portland. It is dam released, so there is almost always a good flow in the river. This summer Northwest River Guides ran several great rafting trips on the North Fork Santiam River. Here are some photos from the trip we ran with a family we met through Make a Wish Foundation. Swirlies, Carnivore, and Spencers hole are some of the best rapids on this stretch of river from Packsaddle Park to Mill City.