White Water Rafting & Adventures Blog

What to Pack in Your Day Dry Bag on the River

On almost any rafting trip, you’ll want to pack a small “carry-on” dry bag filled with things you’ll need throughout the day. But with limited space and the need to keep items protected from water, it's important to be strategic and only bring the essentials. 

The Importance of Embracing Discomfort

Embracing discomfort and taking risks while traveling can lead to transformative experiences that profoundly impact your life. When you step outside your comfort zone and immerse yourself in unfamiliar cultures, environments, and situations, you open yourself up to incredible opportunities for personal growth and self-discovery.

Unplugged and Reconnected How Our Family Found Peace and Transformation on a ROW Adventures Family Magic Whitewater Rafting Trip

What Class Rapids are on the Snake River through Hells Canyon

ROW Adventures' 'Know Before You Go' guide provides essential tips for an overnight rafting adventure, covering everything from packing and footwear to staying fresh, embracing the backcountry, and fostering connections with fellow river enthusiasts.

FAQs for First-Time Rafters

Rafting for the first time can be intimidating, with so many “unknowns”. But it’s also a wonderful opportunity to try something new and experience the magnificent outdoors from a different perspective. 

A Journey Down the Rogue River with Travel Bloggers, Martin and Suzi

Considering a white water rafting trip? Explore some expert advice below from ROW Founder and Owner, Peter Grubb, detailing just a few of the excellent reasons you might consider a river trip for your next adventure! 

When you embark on a rafting trip, it often feels as if you’re in a separate world. And you are! Swept away from the asphalt tributaries, the comforts of home and the cacophony of sounds resonating from urban living, you're instead riding life’s greatest highway: the river.

The quotes below express eloquently why we at ROW are so passionate about the rivers we raft.

Are you thinking of trying out this whitewater rafting thing, but aren’t sure what you’re really in for? No need to play through “what if?” scenarios—you can discover the many adventures you’ll have on a typical day of a river trip with ROW. So read on and share a day of river fun with us: every sight, smell, and incredible feeling.