River Rafting

The Colorado River, which carves through the Grand Canyon in northwestern Arizona, is world famous for thrilling whitewater rafting experiences. However, for travelers looking for a more serene...

The water levels on a river can change quickly with excessive amounts of rain or snow. By following basic river safety rules, you can help insure your safety and the safety of those around you.

Learn how to paddle a raft in whitewater.

If you are planning on rafting on an unfamiliar river, it's always best to do a preliminary read of the river before committing your raft to the water. Reading can be done either from the shore...

Though ideally your raft will stay upright for your entire river rafting experience, there is a very good chance that it may capsize at some point, especially if your rafting companions (or you!)...

When it comes to river rafting, it isn't about whether you'll need to help pull someone back into the raft, but when you'll need to pull someone back into the raft. Taking a dunk in the river is...

Whitewater classification systems are designed to let river runners know the difficulty of rivers and whitewater features. There are a few different whitewater classification systems worldwide. ...

Tubing in Alaska is a bit different than tubing in the continental United States. Because of the cold weather and water, it is not possible to float down a river in a tube. Instead you can tube...

Relax and socialize with friends and family as you float lazily down the river. Or be a bit more daring and choose to brave the rapids. Whatever speed you're looking for, you'll find it and more...