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5 Greatest Sea Kayaking Camping Trips in North America

"ROW Sea Kayak Adventures Opens a New Window.  was founded in Baja more than 25 years ago with the explicit intention to share the wild beauty of the Sea of Cortez with like-minded adventure travelers. Naturalist kayaking guides navigate the water, lead hikes and snorkeling swims, and mix the margaritas back at camp." - Men's Journal

Wilderness Dream on Idaho's Middle Fork Salmon

"The Middle Fork of the Salmon, of of the nation's top whitewater streams, tumbles through the River of No Return Wilderness in central Idaho, dropping more than 3,000 feet over 105 miles. That ominous and poetic name for the wilderness notwithstanding, I keep coming back to this stunning waterway in the Sawtooth Range every five years or so to kayak it's 100-plus mellow-to-challenging rapids, soak in its stream-side thermal pools, hike trails that ascend into the hills above the river and enjoy the beauty of its canyon." - Brian Clark

7 Truly Epic Trips for Deeply Adventurous Travelers

"Fifty years ago, when the Rogue River became one of eight rivers in the United States protected by the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, the surrounding rugged, complex canyon landscape in southwestern Oregon was protected, too. ROW Adventures makes the region accessible to voyagers of all levels with three- or four-day rafting excursions that don’t even require you to sleep in a tent. Splash through white water during the day and unwind at riverside inns every night." - AFAR

Want to See the Wild Side of Cuba? Try a Kayak

NYT travel writer Eric Hiss joined Cuba Unbound on our 8-day Signature Tour and discovered Western Cuba through its coasts and rivers. Cuba is a wild world beyond social media ready #wanderlust panoramas—a world where Crocodiles snap, salsa beats bounce across moonlit oceans, and flocks of 200 flamingos take flight in a kite of color. Away from the classic car show of flashing chrome, cigar shops and cabaret shows lies a pristine world of salt flats and mangrove-lined marshes, blue coastlines and misty lagoons.

Becoming a Rafting Guide Is Harder Than You Think

Peter Grubb, founder of ROW Adventures, talks about embracing the lifestyle, getting the certifications, and making it pay...

30 Awesome Family Road Trips Across the USA

"Idaho’s pristine scenery and the Salmon River are the setting for ROW Adventures’ Family Magic rafting trip with hikes, swimming, campfire cookouts and a River Jester."

Five myths about whitewater rafting

"Whitewater rafting on wild river rapids is an exhilarating outdoor pursuit. But is it really only for thrill-seekers who also happen to be uber-fit athletes? We spoke with two of the country’s leading rafting companies to dispel five myths about the sport..."

Idaho White Water Rafting Where Smartphones Cannot Reach You

"Not many places in the U.S.A., much less the world, offer an epic outdoor adventure that doubles as a digital detox quite like the Middle Fork of the Salmon River. Even in the Himalayas of Nepal you can still get Wi-Fi. For me, this adrenaline-charged adventure, which came with no possibility of digital distraction, kept me tethered to the moment as I explored one of Mother Nature’s most spectacular rivers."

Best Island Adventure: Kayaking in Cuba

"Get ahead of Americans making their way to Cuba this year by jumping off the tour bus and into a kayak: You'll gain not only a true island adventure, but also a view of the world's most beguiling destination from the rare vantage point of the water."

Cuba Unbound: Adventure Tour

The Ultimate Adventure Bucket List for Travelers

"ROW Adventures plans small group tours to exotic locations across the globe. From exploring the Galapagos Islands to hiking in Machu Picchu, the more exotic, the better. You’ll learn about the area through the knowledgeable guides assigned to your group."