What is a National Wild & Scenic River?
California’s Tuolumne River is part of the exclusive group of US rivers designated by Congress as “Wild and Scenic”. But what does this special status mean and how did this river and the others reach it?
First to Raft the Tuolumne River
The Tuolumne River is a very special place and has become the best wilderness multi-day whitewater rafting trip in California. How did this all come about? The answer is an interesting story of ambitions to get rich, foolish grit, and the need we all have to replenish our souls in nature.
The Wild Middle Fork American
Less than three hours from the busy Bay Area, we’re blessed with a heck of a hideaway in the canyon of the Middle Fork of the American River. Being as gorgeous as it is accessible, it’s easy to understand why the Middle Fork is California’s most popular wilderness rafting experience.
How The Middle Fork American Saved Me
How about that for our first global pandemic? Please, may it also be the last. We each had our own ways of coping with the stress and limitations throughout the whole experience, and I can confidently point to the California rivers for keeping my sanity intact.
How to Paddle in a Raft – Watch and Learn
Hear from All-Outdoors guide Garrett about the basics of paddling your way down the river.
Rafting Icon…The American River
It has become the icon of California rafting, and the most popular whitewater destination west of the Mississippi River.
If You Fall Out of the Raft
Although it is sometimes scary to unexpectedly find yourself in the water, there are a number of ways that you can protect yourself during an “out of boat experience”
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.
How to Stay in the Raft
Whether it is your first trip or your hundredth trip, falling out of the raft and into the river is always something that is bouncing around in the back of your head when rafting. So how do you prevent falling out of the raft?
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!
