From Grand Canyon to the Middle Fork Salmon, get to know the private river permit lottery system for the West's most popular rafting trips.

Yampa River permits are now the hardest rafting permit to snag in North America based on demand and allocation. Here's how to get on a trip...

Liz Hymans, an OARS original, reflects back on the early days of the rafting industry & what it was like to be among the first wave of female river guides.

Our Idaho Adventure Consultant tagged along on a guide training trip on the Middle Fork of the Salmon River to find out how our crews get “river-ready.”

Sure, music can help on a long road trip, but the best audiobooks can make the miles disappear. Here are a few classics to put on your must-listen list...

Boise, Idaho is a goldmine for creative cuisine, artisan shopping and unspoiled natural beauty. Here's how to to make the most of your time if you visit...

Camping on public lands is an attractive concept, but you need to be prepared. Here's what you need to know about dispersed camping in national forests.

If you’re planning a trip to the Canyon or looking for an armchair adventure, put one of these classic Grand Canyon books on your must-read reading list.

From some of the classics you read as a kid to the newest adventure-inspired stories out there, these are some of the best outdoor books for kids.

Whitewater rafting pioneer George Wendt share tales from his early river running days on the Colorado River, Yampa River, Stanislaus River and more.