Summer is here and Washington state rivers are calling. From the Skagit to the White Salmon, the Nisqually to the Yakima, there are many options for whitewater rafting adventures. “I wouldn’t say it’s ...

Gliding over smooth rocks seen through clear waters can be serene. But that serenity dissipates when the rocks pass by faster — and the roar of what’s ahead gets louder. Eventually the calming site of ...

After years of drought, rivers across California are flowing fast and furious, as they say. Well, anyway, there's a movie by that name - several of them. MICHEL MARTIN, HOST: People like it. People ...

When I taught whitewater kayaking classes at UC Davis, I liked to tell my students that every year, I got to enjoy California’s snowpack twice: Once in the winter when I went skiing, and then again in ...

For summer adventure, it’s hard to beat a whitewater rafting trip on the Roaring Fork River. The river is aptly named, sporting intense rapids in the south (Class V) that gradually decrease down to ...

Twenty years ago, Connie Martinez decided she and her friends needed to have more fun. Martinez was a smart, ambitious woman living in Silicon Valley. Most of her friends were also accomplished women ...

Whitewater rafting is a memorable adventure that is likely to leave you wanting more. However, as with any new endeavor, you may be experiencing some anxiety about your first trip. This guide will ...

I was stretched out in the sunshine, a sarong draped atop my legs and a thick layer of sunscreen over every exposed piece of skin. The quiet chatter on the other raft blended with a gentle slosh of ...