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Join thousands of Scouts for the 2013 National Scout Jamboree to be held at The Summit: Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve. River Expeditions is offering special scout adventure packages during this national event, starting on July 15th 2013!

In the 237 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, America has celebrated its freedom every year. For the last 21 years, River Expeditions has hosted an annual Volleyball tournament to celebrate too.

River Expeditions is excited to present rafting packages in conjunction with the PGA Tour stop only an hour away at The Greenbrier Resort! Packages include full or half day of white water rafting adventure.

On June 20th 1863, West Virginia became an independent state. Outdoor enthusiasts can celebrate West Virginia's 150th Birthday on June 20th, 2013 and save $18.63 off River Expeditions regular price single day trip on the New River.

Lillie Belle Farms’ Handmade Chocolates of Central Point, OR, and Standing Stone Brewing Company of Ashland, OR, will tickle the palates of guests who have laughed their way through Class IIl rapids on this iconic river.

River Expeditions invites guests to join them on Memorial Day weekend for a special package featuring an exciting day of whitewater rafting, 3 nights camping, a BBQ cookout and breakfast each day.

On board for the tour will be San Francisco-based 21st Amendment Brewery and Cypress Grove Chevre, purveyor of artisanal goat and sheep cheeses. Craft brews and fine cheeses will be complemented by gourmet meals prepared by Chef Cristián Vargas.

River Expeditions announces the dates for their 2013 Spring Fling Weekends. These mini-break packages include the thrills of white water rafting, great food and music all while experiencing the fresh air and sunshine of springtime.

Outdoor photographers with an appetite for wilderness adventure can get their fill on a whitewater rafting and camping photo workshop with award-winning nature photographer John Fielder.

For over 20 years, Arizona Raft Adventures has been running a trip with two rafting options—the oar raft and paddle raft—which had been dubbed the hybrid trip.

This April, college students have a chance for a different type of study break- a weekend full of rafting, BBQ, and camping with great friends! River Expeditions is excited to announce that the dates for their Extreme College Weekends for 2013 will be...

River Expeditions invites new and veteran rafters alike to come out to their annual Icebreaker Weekend to welcome in springtime.

Idaho is arguably the most overlooked destination for adventure travel in the United States.

On March 5, 2013, Los Rios River Runners opened the rafting season on the Rio Grande in the Santa Fe and Taos area of northern New Mexico. Over 10,000 people a year raft on these rivers, providing family fun and world-class adventure.

River Expeditions is pleased to announce special pricing for whitewater rafting trips for Father’s Day on June 17th 2012. Celebrate with Dad and take him rafting on West Virginia’s New River for free!

Far and Away Adventures authentic American river safaris blend whitewater rafting with wilderness adventure and backcountry luxury on Idaho's Middle Fork of the Salmon.

River Expeditions announces the dates for their 2012 Extreme College Weekends, featuring white water rafting excitement, great food and music, plus camping, all specially designed for college students and their friends!

The 2012 Whitewater Rafting season is almost here! To celebrate, West Virginia whitewater rafting outfitter River Expeditions is announcing the return of “Terrific Tuesdays” with discounted pricing every Tuesday throughout the entire 2012 season.

Join thousands of Scouts for the 2013 National Scout Jamboree to be held at The Summit: Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve. River Expeditions is offering special scout adventure packages during this national event, starting on July 15th 2013!

In the 237 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, America has celebrated its freedom every year. For the last 21 years, River Expeditions has hosted an annual Volleyball tournament to celebrate too.

River Expeditions is excited to present rafting packages in conjunction with the PGA Tour stop only an hour away at The Greenbrier Resort! Packages include full or half day of white water rafting adventure.

On June 20th 1863, West Virginia became an independent state. Outdoor enthusiasts can celebrate West Virginia's 150th Birthday on June 20th, 2013 and save $18.63 off River Expeditions regular price single day trip on the New River.

Lillie Belle Farms’ Handmade Chocolates of Central Point, OR, and Standing Stone Brewing Company of Ashland, OR, will tickle the palates of guests who have laughed their way through Class IIl rapids on this iconic river.

River Expeditions invites guests to join them on Memorial Day weekend for a special package featuring an exciting day of whitewater rafting, 3 nights camping, a BBQ cookout and breakfast each day.

On board for the tour will be San Francisco-based 21st Amendment Brewery and Cypress Grove Chevre, purveyor of artisanal goat and sheep cheeses. Craft brews and fine cheeses will be complemented by gourmet meals prepared by Chef Cristián Vargas.

River Expeditions announces the dates for their 2013 Spring Fling Weekends. These mini-break packages include the thrills of white water rafting, great food and music all while experiencing the fresh air and sunshine of springtime.

The American River Touring Association, Inc. (ARTA) Turns 50 in...

Outdoor photographers with an appetite for wilderness adventure can get their fill on a whitewater rafting and camping photo workshop with award-winning nature photographer John Fielder.

For over 20 years, Arizona Raft Adventures has been running a trip with two rafting options—the oar raft and paddle raft—which had been dubbed the hybrid trip.

The Tees Barrage International White Water Centre is a world class white water rafting facility, and also a fantastic film production location offering their course to film makers.

This April, college students have a chance for a different type of study break- a weekend full of rafting, BBQ, and camping with great friends! River Expeditions is excited to announce that the dates for their Extreme College Weekends for 2013 will be...

River Expeditions invites new and veteran rafters alike to come out to their annual Icebreaker Weekend to welcome in springtime.

Idaho is arguably the most overlooked destination for adventure travel in the United States.

On March 5, 2013, Los Rios River Runners opened the rafting season on the Rio Grande in the Santa Fe and Taos area of northern New Mexico. Over 10,000 people a year raft on these rivers, providing family fun and world-class adventure.

Every Tuesday in the 2013 season, buy one New River single day trip at regular price, the second trip half price! Save up to 50%!

Arizona Raft Adventures has an updated website. With added features such as a "Contact us" form, brochure request page and blog, the new site is much more user friendly.

World-renowned rafting outfitter O.A.R.S. completes their first descent down one of the world’s last truly wild rivers.

Ever dreamed of rafting down the Colorado River through Grand Canyon? Arizona Raft Adventures offers three different trip types to make your rafting dreams a reality. And, to make the process even easier, they are now taking reservations for 2014.

Join us for whitewater rafting, kayak instruction, fly fishing and quality white water adventure vacations. Endless River Adventures' headquarters is strategically based in the Nantahala Gorge--the epicenter for whitewater rafting, kayaking and more.

River Expeditions is pleased to announce special pricing for whitewater rafting trips for Father’s Day on June 17th 2012. Celebrate with Dad and take him rafting on West Virginia’s New River for free!

River advocacy organization American Rivers has listed the Green River as one of America’s Most Endangered Rivers, due to threats posed by a proposed Flaming Gorge Pipeline

River Expeditions is pleased to announce special pricing for whitewater rafting trips for Mother’s Day on May 13th 2012. Take Mom White Water Rafting for free!

A dry winter season was threatening to put a dent in the river rafting season in Northern California this year. A recent spate of storms has changed that and raised river levels to make it a prime whitewater rafting season.

River Expeditions announces the dates for their 2012 Spring Fling Weekends, mini-break packages that include white water rafting excitement, great food and music specially designed for those anxious to get active this spring!

Far and Away Adventures authentic American river safaris blend whitewater rafting with wilderness adventure and backcountry luxury on Idaho's Middle Fork of the Salmon.

River Expeditions announces the dates for their 2012 Extreme College Weekends, featuring white water rafting excitement, great food and music, plus camping, all specially designed for college students and their friends!

The 2012 Whitewater Rafting season is almost here! To celebrate, West Virginia whitewater rafting outfitter River Expeditions is announcing the return of “Terrific Tuesdays” with discounted pricing every Tuesday throughout the entire 2012 season.

With so much new technology available, chances of getting oneself in dire straits while being out and about in the backcountry are drastically reduced.

Stories of adventure, guide interviews, travel tips, stunning photography, and articles penned by award-winning travel writers make the 2012 O.A.R.S. catalog one of a kind.

Thought about a Grand Canyon whitewater rafting vacation but you’re just a little concerned? So much to know, so much to do, where to even start. First time rafting is easier than you think; Grand Canyon whitewater outfitters are there to help you.

Western River Expeditions, the Largest Rafting Outfitter in the Grand Canyon Reports That One Third of Its Space is Already Booked and Requests are 43 Percent Ahead of Last Year.

These new Grand Canyon rafting trips give travelers the chance to experience the spring bloom, cooler temperatures, and more side canyon hiking

Rafting on the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon is an incredible experience, but there is so much more to a whitewater rafting trip than shooting the rapids. The Canyon has amazing “hidden” hikes, accessible only from the water’s edge.

This Rogue River rafting trip combines Oregon whitewater rafting with Pinot Noir wine tasting led by a Pinot wine expert

River Expeditions’ experienced whitewater rafting outfitters are helping groups of women turn off their smart phones and enjoy a fun-filled getaway with just the girls.

June is “Great Outdoors Month” and a great time to take a family holiday/vacation! Get outdoors, get back to nature, and celebrate in the most spectacular natural place on earth – the Grand Canyon! See what a whitewater trip can do for you.

Thinking about taking a Grand Canyon rafting trip? Wondering when is a good time of year to go? Here are the top ten reasons to take a river rafting adventure through the Grand Canyon.

Northern Outdoors is launching Fundraiser Fridays, an innovative new way to do non-profit fundraising, build community and have fun through whitewater rafting on Maine’s popular Kennebec River.

Los Angeles resident and single-screen theatre owner Robert Bucksbaum fulfilled a lifelong dream this past month by purchasing The Majestic Dude Ranch (formerly Lake Mancos Ranch).

Saturn rafts (www.saturnrafts.com) has announced that they will hold the exclusive rights to Saturn whitewater rafting products for the whole of the U.S. market.

The Grand Canyon is one of the world’s most beautiful destinations. Arizona River Runners’ guides and guests on rafting trips in the Grand Canyon help maintain the natural beauty of the canyon, and “keep it clean.”

Families need a way to log off and find quality time with each other. They struggle to find quality time at home. It can even be difficult to completely unplug on most vacations.

Western River Expeditions announces a July 20-23 Girlfriend’s Getaway plus 2, 4 and 6-day summer-long adventures on the 100-mile stretch of the Colorado River through Cataract Canyon in Utah.

In 1979, ROW Adventures started rafting Idaho Rivers with the idea of "providing unique experiences for our guests." Now an award winning company, this same idea has helped them deliver an entirely new adventure -- "The Culinary Whitewater Series".

Discover whitewater rafting near Toronto - Niagara Falls, within a 90 minute travel window. This back road rafting adventure… is a great “time out” between two major tourist cities.

Idaho adventure travel company unifies diverse tour options on new website.

Looking for a break from cell phones, bosses, traffic lights, and noise pollution? Enjoy camping with a little adventure? Give an overnight, multi-day river trip a try!

The snow is melting. The rivers are swollen with the fresh spring run-off. The current is swift. The waves have grown in size and frequency. This marks the beginning of the 2007 whitewater rafting season on the Arkansas River in Colorado.