I can't thank you all enough for your input. Reservations are underway. We're definitely seeing the need for a guide for atleast part of the trip, and we better understand great opportunities for "off the beaten path" exploration they will love! I told my husband that if he kills himself going over the falls in his belly boat, I'm posting a message here stating my eligibility! Maybe that will bring him home again.

Next stop: Alaska and San Juan (he'll be taking me with him on those!)