Blackwater canyon is a beautiful place and the river is not a difficult paddle. We loved being there, hiking the side canyons, and sitting in a few hot springs. The fellows who picked us up at the hotel were prompt and gave us a lot of information concerning the local area. Our only disappointment was the guide (Gerald) who went with us kayaking down the river. His was not personable, gave us very little direction as to what to expect, and at times his comments were borderline rude. I would recommend this trip, but with a different guide.