Rivers are natures original highways, carrying trade and passengers over long distances. Some rivers were considered sacred, others were the lifeline for the largest civilizations. Today they are a major source of recreation either by boat, tube, kayak, raft or creature and they are something different to everyone. Whatever they are, rivers are the perfect balance of peace and violence. The tossing and turning of rapids can be captivating and mesmerizing. Like watching a fire, other people work or fat porn you want to look away, but strangely you can’t.
The Boatsmith River Festival takes place every year over the Presidents Day Weekend on the Smith River near Gasquet, California. The proceeds of which go to benefit the STEM-based Gasquet Mountain School. As one of the newer, if not the spring chicken of paddling...
It’s a rare opportunity when the energy company, farmers, and the outdoor recreation community work together. When you watch the news, you won’t even know that cooperation exists. Most rafters are used to ranchers and farmers putting up barbed wire over rivers or...
“Welcome to West Virginia” were the first words I heard as I blinked my eyes, easing them into the world of the awake. In the background, the first few bars of John Denver's, ‘Country Roads,’ played on the radio.“Looks just like Pennsylvania” was the only...
I had only been to Boise, Idaho on two previous occasions. One, when I was a wee tot and my mom turned the wrong way into oncoming traffic. I can't really blame her, thanks to a plethora of one-way streets, more sense can be found in a tide pod challenge than the...
A tragedy has struck the Utah canyoneering community. Three friends - David Bell, Jeannine Skinner, and Peter On - lost their lives in a Sierra Nevada rappelling accident on Friday night. The group of 13 were exploring the "Seven Teacups" area in Tulare County,...
There are several types of people in the world, and for each one of these types they have a different definition of camping. However, trying to fit so many different beliefs under one interpretation would be like nicknaming Hilary Clinton “Honest Abe.” No matter...
In a move that will rekindle memories of the 2002 Winter Olympics and showcase Utah's enduring winter sports legacy, Salt Lake City has been awarded the Winter Olympics for 2034. Even though this has been anticipated for a long time. This historic decision marks the...
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