This week, the river community not only lost a legend, but a hero—Grand Canyon river-running pioneer and renowned conservationist Martin Litton.

They're the incredible rides we never forget and where legends are made. These are ten of the most infamous whitewater rapids in the world...

Named “Best Guided Outdoor Trip” by Sunset Magazine, the Main Salmon River in central Idaho is at the top of its class.

Here’s a quick guide to the river trip experiences that everyone should have at least once—hopefully as many times as possible.

OARS. Idaho guide Emerald LaFortune shares what it's really like to be a river guide. It's not as easy as it looks...

Salmon River rafting in Idaho is a great family adventure. It's as much about the warm and fuzzy together moments as it is about the rapids.

There are 10 or 15 rapids in the Grand Canyon that will get the juices flowing, even for “old-timers.” But Granite Falls always gets this guide's attention...

An Idaho river guide explains why Black Creek Rapid on the Main Salmon River always keeps guides on the toes of their sandals...

Approach rowing simply as a sport, a test of brawn, it will feel undoable. Look at it from an artful perspective though, and you'll dance through the water.

A river trip brings unparalleled richness, wisdom, adventure and memories to our short experience on Earth. Here's why you have to go at least once...