Sweep boat on the Middle Fork of the Salmon River

Pro Tips: Types of Whitewater Rafts

By: Michael Hughes, December 15, 2020

There are a handful of different types of whitewater rafts around the world. Some have been around for decades while others are the latest and greatest. Most Commonly Used Types...

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6 Ways To Make Coffee On The River

Pro Tip: 6 Different Ways to Brew Coffee on a River Trip

By: Courtney Sweeney, December 9, 2020

For me, there is no better way to enjoy a morning on the river than with a nice cup of coffee. While most of us coffee drinkers already have a...

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A huge brown trout pulled in on a multi-day rafting trip.

The Best Rafting Trips for Fishing

By: Nick Wright, November 19, 2020

Fishing is a great way to pass the time on multi-day rafting trips. Some of the best fishing in the country lies in remote places, typically only accessible by whitewater...

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The Lower Gauley River

The Best Rapid in Each State: The Southeast

By: Nick Wright, November 5, 2020

If you've seen our list of best rapids in the western states, you'll know that we follow an incredibly scientific formula to determine the best rapid in each state. This...

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Clamp Togeher and Let Dry

Pro Tip: Fixing A Broken Paddle Blade

By: Michael Hughes, October 30, 2020

I have used the same Werner paddle since I started kayaking about 7 years ago. My beloved Werner Player has been with me all over the west, been lost once,...

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Lasagna fixings

Dutch Oven Lasagna Recipe

By: Michael Hughes, October 22, 2020

Dutch oven cooking impresses pretty much anyone. Present a perfectly baked lasagna to a group and you increase your chances of being invited back. Shopping List This shopping list is...

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Multi-Day Rafting with Your Dog

By: Emily Singletary, October 15, 2020

Overnight rafting trips are one of my favorite things to do and I always want to have my dog Coco with me, so bringing her along on the river makes...

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Voltaic Solar Panel and Battery Pack

Voltaic Systems 10W Solar Charger

By: Michael Hughes, October 8, 2020

River trips area great time to get away from your busy day to day life, get away from screens, and enjoy the outdoors. However, it sure is nice to be...

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Top Five Beginner Whitewater Kayaks

By: Emily Little, October 1, 2020

Within the huge variety of whitewater kayaks available, there are better kayaks to learn in than others. Some of the latest, greatest kayaks, such as the 9R, are designed to...

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Rio Azul Confluence

Futaleufu River Travel Logistics

By: Emily Little, September 26, 2020

The world famous rafting on the Futaleufu River is situated close to the town of Futaleufu, in the northern region of Patagonia. For many people, rafting the Futaleufu is near...

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Running Granite Rapid on the Grand Canyon

Is Rafting the Grand Canyon Hard?

There are many different factors to determine if a rafting trip will be hard or not. Various factors make rafting the Grand Canyon hard such as river hazards, cost, rapids,...

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Dutch Oven Cake

Cast Iron Dutch Oven Cooking

By: Nick Wright, September 18, 2020

Cast iron dutch ovens are a common cooking tool in a camp kitchen. You can use them to create delicious meals that will have people on your trip wondering "How...

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