White Water Rafting & Adventures Blog

A Brief History of the Route of the Hiawatha

Rails-to-trails riding has given a new lease on life to several former railroad routes that played an influential role in the history of the United States. Once integral to the transport of passengers and goods across the country, they fell into decline as new modes of transportation evolved.

Understanding the Whitewater on the Rogue River in Oregon

Insights on Traveling Iternationally During COVID

Raft-Supported Hiking Trips on the Rogue River

Oregon’s Rogue River is one of America’s most renowned whitewater rivers.

Mastering Dutch Oven Cooking on the River

There are few pieces of kitchen equipment more important to the river kitchen than the Dutch oven. Also known as a casserole dish in much of the world, these thick-walled cooking pots have been used for hundreds of years and are similar to Japanese tetsunabe and South African potjiekos. 

Getaway Cabins in Idaho at River Dance Lodge

After a challenging year spent attached to our screens (from endless Zoom calls to online schooling), there’s never been a better time to escape with the family and immerse yourself in our natural world.

A Transformation of the Backcountry Bathroom

 

“When you start putting diapers on the cows, we’ll start carrying out our waste!”

10 Tips to Beat the Heat While Whitewater Rafting

Thousands of travelers were shocked to receive an email from REI Adventures in late March 2021, telling them that their international tour had been canceled.  People have been calling our office telling us "My REI vacation was canceled, can you help?

A Short History of America’s Rails-to-Trails

Idaho's Best 1-Day Whitewater Adventures

What Is the Best Time of Year to Raft the Rogue River, Oregon?