Erosive and gravity-loyal, rivers often offer the swiftest passage through a landscape, and people have attempted to navigate them for thousands of years. More recently, rafting river cascades has become one of the most popular extreme spor… read more
The Grand Canyon is 277 river miles long, up to 18 miles wide and 1 mile deep. Two self-guided river rafting trips are available at the Grand Canyon, the difference being that permits for the two- to five-day self-guided trip are issued on… read more
Wood is inherently buoyant. You won't need an axe or chainsaw to make this raft. Using small, flexible, finger-thickness through wrist-thickness deadfall wood and some strong rope, you can make a raft like the ones farmers and frontiersmen… read more
Whether you are stranded and need to move down river or are just looking for an interesting experiment, building your own raft can be a good skill to have. Making the raft will only take a few hours, and before you know it you will be float… read more
Rafting is a popular sporting activity with guided raft tours popping up all over the country. Whether you enjoy whitewater rafting or prefer a lazy ride on a gentle river, rafting is an activity that just about everyone can enjoy. read more
Rivers differ in such categories as gradient, shape, rockiness, hazards, thrills, temperature, seasonal changes and scenery. Outfitters vary somewhat less, but are not completely equal in emphasis on safety, experience and overall excursio… read more
A Colorado rafting trip is an exciting adventure filled with white-water thrills, drops and peaks sought after by outdoor enthusiasts. Because the water in Colorado can still remain cool throughout the year, dressing appropriately is essent… read more
River rafting is a varied sport. The term includes flatwater and scenic rafting, whitewater trips and any number of trips in small river craft. Each of these activities has its own type of raft that is designed to meet particular needs on… read more
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