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...

Everybody notices a good tan. But it's the weird tans that you should be after. Here they are, and here's how to get them.

In 2018, we'll celebrate 50 years of Wild and Scenic Rivers. Here are just a few reasons you should be enjoying these incredible protected waterways...

Boat-in campsites offer remote solitude and overnight wilderness experiences along some of the most beautiful shoreline in the country.

The Lower Klamath is a low-stress stretch of river to run, with the exception of one rapid, Otter’s Playpen. A guide recounts her first time.

Whether you're arriving by car, backpack, or canoe these are some of the best lake camping spots in the West.

The Rim Fire was the third largest fire in California history, and it tore through our beloved Tuolumne River Canyon. But did it ruin it?

These lesser-known conservation organizations are out there fighting the good fight for this rock we call home. Show them a little love if you can.

This guide to buying an SUP will help focus your search and ask the right questions so you get the stand up paddleboard that's right for you.

40 years after their first descent of Chile's Bío-Bío River, Richard Bangs reflects on OARS Founder George Wendt's gamble and the legacy that followed.