Tips for Rafting Goodwin Canyon’s Best Rapids
If you have your eyes set on rafting Goodwin Canyon, take notes as All-Outdoors owner Scott Armstrong gives tips on how to successfully run Goodwin’s two best and biggest rapids.
Armstrong Brothers Take on Goodwin Canyon (1999)
AO owner Scott Armstrong tells the story of him and his brothers on an early exploratory trip on Goodwin Canyon in 1999. That trip helped place this unique river into our large repertoire of California river trips.
Goodwin Canyon Rafting Highlights – Class IV+ Rapids
Take a visual tour of the Class IV+ rapids on the Goodwin Canyon section of the Lower Stanislaus River just outside of Knights Ferry, California. This unique whitewater rafting opportunity comes along every October…
River Surfing on the South Fork American
See what happens when an ocean surfer takes on river surfing for the very first time. This past week AO guide Trey Armstrong took advantage of a quieter day on the river and tried to surf Barking Dog Rapid on the South Fork of the American…
George Armstrong’s 2nd Rafting Trip (1963)
George’s first rafting trip was difficult and full of mishaps, but sparked a passion. His second trip the following year in 1963 was more sensible and more enjoyable. Listen to him tell the story and see the footage of this epic voyage…
Watch the Story: Family Founded, Family Operated, Family Values
Hear All-Outdoors owner Gregg Armstrong share how his family fell for rafting in the ’60s—and how the business keeps growing the family and the family keeps growing the business.
Proven Wrong on Our First Cherry Creek Rafting Trip (1988)
Listen to the three Armstrong brothers – Gregg, Scott, and Randy – tell the story of All-Outdoors first exploratory run on Cherry Creek, the most difficult commercial rafting trip in the US.
How to Paddle in a Raft
Hear from All-Outdoors guide Garrett about the basics of paddling your way down the river.
What California Rivers Taught Me in 59 Years – Watch & Learn
All-Outdoors founder George Armstrong reflects on 59 years of lessons learned from California rivers.
George Armstrong’s First Rafting Trip in 1962 – In His Own Words
George’s first rafting trip was more swim than float—but it sparked a lifelong adventure. Hear how that wild day led to All-Outdoors California Whitewater Rafting!