This guide to whitewater rafting for kids compiles all we’ve learned from years of paddling with kids of all ages, including choosing the right river, safety considerations, keeping kids fed and hydrated, essential gear, and more. (We’ve included some affiliate links to gear that we recommend.) When boaters have babies, their thoughts soon turn to how … Read more
Washing dishes on a river trip can bring you great joy, if not life-changing magic. With good friends at your side and a terrific canyon view in your sights, the time passes quickly. Here are time-tested tips for how to set up your dishwashing operation in river camp, a list of essential camp dishwashing gear, … Read more
The Upper Colorado is a wonderland of whitewater well known to many paddlers in Colorado. But if you’ve avoided this stretch because you’ve heard it’s crowded, consider giving it a shot. The Upper C has many options for both hardcore paddlers and families looking for a low-hassle overnighter relatively close to Denver. Here’s a guide … Read more
Sipping a well-brewed cup of java while the sun rises over the canyon on a river trip is a singular pleasure. That experience requires that you don’t run out of coffee and you have the right equipment to make a good cup. The best camping coffee maker for a river trip is a thermal coffee … Read more
For most people, the Smith River in Montana brings fish to mind. Lots of big, beautiful trout. But I think of wildflowers: Fields and fields of wildflowers. Pristine water, limestone canyon walls. Although I know someone who has run the Smith 25+ times (he’s lived in Montana a long time), the Smith is an exceedingly … Read more