Just a six hour drive from Portland is the gateway to Idaho’s world-renowned rivers and Lower Salmon River rafting. You'll wish you knew about this sooner.

Flowing through one of the last great unprotected wilderness areas of the West, you'll feel like a true explorer rafting the Owyhee River.

On dory trips, the question that inevitably comes up is, "Where do the names on the boats come from?" We've got the answer right here...

Maybe you've heard stories of the last Shangri-La on earth, but here are a few things you might now know about sacred Bhutan...

OARS California whitewater rafting trips have 50+ years experience on 6 California rafting rivers. Rated “Best River Outfitter” by National Geographic!

Ever wondered how the modern day life jacket came to be? A whitewater safety guru gives us an oral history of the PFD. Check out its evolution...

Come September, whitewater lovers flock to West Virginia's Gauley River to experience the East Coast’s best (and wildest) rafting trip. Is it for you?

It's possibly the most remote and elusive river trip in the nation but for boaters in the know, Owyhee rafting trips are worth the fuss.

Forest bathing, or experiencing nature through all five senses, is more than just a stress reduction technique or health booster: it’s magic. Here's why you should give it a try...

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