The Rogue River is another one of the original 8 Wild and Scenic Rivers

Wild and Scenic Multi-day Whitewater: A River Guides Rafting and Reading List

By: K.M. Collins, July 20, 2023

In 1968, congress passed the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. Through this legislation, protections were outlined (however not guaranteed in perpetuity) to preserve key rivers with outstanding natural, cultural, and...

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6 Classic River Books

Classic River Books

By: Michael Hughes, January 22, 2021

While none of these books made the New York Times Best Seller list, at least I am going to assume that, I found some real gems amongst the books shelves....

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River Adventure Books

The Top 6 River Adventure Books

By: Michael Hughes, March 26, 2020

With much of the world getting into the swing of social distancing, now is the perfect time to start on the reading list. Here are some of my favorites river...

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Vladimir Kovalik

Remembering Vladimir Kovalik

By: Zach, February 24, 2020

This week we said goodbye to an industry legend. Vladimir Kovalik made an impact in the world of rafting through his gear innovations, tenacity, and passion for rivers.  The following...

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America's Great River Journeys

America's Great River Journeys

By: Tim Palmer, November 27, 2018

River trips are among the best things in life. Rivers wind and plunge as pathways of adventure, of exploration, and of nature, and river trips offer a view that we...

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Wild and Scenic Rivers Tim Palmer

Books: Wild and Scenic Rivers, An American Legacy

By: Zach, October 18, 2017

To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, my friend Tim Palmer wrote this masterpiece full of information and photos about America's Wild and Scenic Rivers....

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