Special Events Calendar for 2026

Here's a chance for you to enjoy a trip through the gorge and help one of our local Food Pantries at the same time. For every dollar of non-perishable food you bring to our Site Office, we will deduct that amount from the cost of your trip. This is definitely a win / win opportunity!

Paddling through the gorge at night is an experience like no other. The full moon will provide ample light for us to safely navigate our rafts from Lee's Landing to Helena and there will be a guide in every raft to reassure you. We'll even stop along the way to toast some marshmallows and have a cup of cocoa! Space is limited to 25 participants. Cost: $85.00 per person. Advanced reservations with a deposit required.

Bring Mom out for a day of rafting at Letchworth State Park and if she's accompanied by at least two other family members paying the regular rate ($55.00 per person), she is our guest for the day. Just so she knows how special she is, after the trip is over, we will present her with a bouquet of flowers. (No other pricing discounts or special offers apply.)

After a long hiatus, we've brought back one of our most popular special events. In the morning you'll go on a guide-led horseback trail ride through fields and woods just outside the park at Letchworth Farm Guesthouse in Nunda, NY. Upon returning to the rafting office, you'll sit down to a sumptuous chicken barbecue prepared especially for the group. After lunch, you'll be paddling through the deepest section of the gorge within Letchworth State Park. Space is limited to 12 participants (no one under 10 years old or weighing more than 250 lbs.) Cost: $150 per person. Advanced reservations with a deposit required.

Now it's Dad's turn to be treated to rafting. The same deal as Mother's Day applies. Since we weren't sure what his reaction to flowers would be, upon returning to the rafting office after the trip, Dad is given a special gift he's more likely to appreciate.

Join us for a one-of-a-kind raft trip through the gorge as the fall colors start to emerge before our eyes! We've all seen stunning photographs of the Grand Canyon of the East from the top of the gorge walls, but this is your opportunity to get some amazing shots from a new perspective. We will raft from Lee's Landing to St. Helena's, stopping to spend some time at the most scenic locations along the way to find the perfect shots. Whether you have a point and shoot or a top-of-the-line pro camera, all are welcome (you must provide your own water/shockproof case for your equipment). We will supply all the rafting gear, straps for securing equipment, and snacks. Space is limited to 8 people. Cost: $85.00 per person. Advanced reservations with a 50% deposit are required.