In 1842, the first whitewater rafting expedition was recorded by Lieutenant John Fremont of the U.S. Army along the Platte River. The boat used for this trip was an assembly of independently wrapped rubber tubes and a connected floor. Since then, whitewater rafting has undergone an evolution of boat design and materials, equipment and techniques. Today, whit… read more
Grand Canyon National Park offers unparalleled opportunities for the rafting enthusiast. Sixteen companies offer whitewater trips ranging from two to 18 days. One company offers a 1/2-day trip on smooth water. These river adventures happen from April to October; many have hiking options. Expeditions include all gear, meals and nonalcoholic beverages; some ad… read more
Panama City, Panama is the perfect tourist destination when seeking a budget-oriented vacation that provides opportunity for adventure in a natural environment. A few of the possible activities include trekking through the upper reaches of the rain forest in The Canopy Tour, visiting the Summit Botanical Gardens and Zoo, taking a high speed whitewater trip d… read more
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 sports in the world. read more
The Gauley River drops 680 feet over 26 miles and has some of the best whitewater rafting in the nation according to outfitters such as "Rivermen" who operate at the river. Summersville Lake is drained each fall, creating miles of wild whitewater adventure. 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 nee… read more
Winter Park is one of the most accessible resorts in Colorado. Just 67 miles from Denver, it's easy to get to by scenic Amtrak ride, shuttle or a drive up Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 40. While skiing is the major draw, Winter Park o… read more
For hikers and outdoor enthusiasts, Maine is a giant playground with hundreds upon hundreds of networked trails. Areas like Acadia National Park harbor beautiful wilderness views. Maine is also the northernmost terminus for the Appalac… read more
Jackson Hole, in the northwest corner of Wyoming, offers one of the most stunning mountain vistas in the world, as the Teton range dramatically rises 7,000 feet above the valley floor with no intervening foothills. Skiers flock to the… read more
Augusta, Georgia, is more than a green jacket and the Masters tournament. While it is renowned for its golfing history, Augusta is also nearby some beautiful sights for outdoor adventure seekers--whether it be the Savannah River or the… read more
Kayaking in Oregon involves plenty of touring options, including whitewater trips on the Rogue River, calm island estuaries in the Willamette River and the lakes at Mt. Hood. Paddlers can enjoy native birds and wildlife along the way.… read more
Austria is a mountainous country. The Austrian Alps have many opportunities for outdoor sports and recreation, including whitewater rafting. Kufstein, Austria is a mountain village north of the Nationalpark Hohe Tauern, where rafting a… read more
You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...
Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...
The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.
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