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Fun on the river: cliff jumping and river games

All-Outdoors Trips Offer More Than Whitewater

There is more to an All-Outdoors river trip than moving down the river and hitting some awesome rapids! Check out these late-summer rafters enjoying the freedom of a quieter day on the South Fork American by jumping off rocks.

Fall Rafting Preview

Watch the Best Fall White Water Adventures in California

Fall for fall rafting in California! The summer crowds thin out after Labor Day, but great weather and excellent white water remain! See our recommendations for rafting in September and October.

Tunnel Chute

Tunnel Chute Rafting Up Close and Personal

If you have never rafted through the Tunnel Chute rapid on the Middle Fork American River before, this video will give you a very good idea of what it’s like to ride down this iconic Class 4 drop.

Cherry Creek - Upper Tuolumne

Ready, Set, Cherry Creek!

After taking its sweet time, the 2023 Cherry Creek rafting season is finally here! Higher river flows caused by the abundant snowpack kept rafters away from this Class 5 run until early August, but the season will still end on Labor Day, so plan your trip ASAP!

a splash of summer fun

Add a Splash of Fun to your Summer!

We love a good splash fight! Whether you’re trying to cool off your friends or start a water fight, we’re here for it. The calm stretches of river between rapids on the South Fork American make for the perfect battlefield.

Bird’s-Eye View of Tunnel Chute Rapid

Check out this unique birds-eye perspective of the Middle Fork’s famous Tunnel Chute rapid! Thank you to American Bar Mining for sharing this drone footage with us.

Kanaka Rapid (class IV) on the Middle Fork American River

Ride Along: Top 5 Rapids on the Middle Fork American River

One of the best wilderness rafting rivers in California, the Middle Fork of the American features world-famous Class 3 and 4 rapids inside a remote 2000-foot deep canyon. Come along, as we explore the top 5 rapids…

Summer fun on the Merced River.

Welcoming Summer on the Merced

Our Merced River rafters were in for a real treat on this last weekend of spring. Lots of water in the river and bluebird skies with sunshine abound. Thanks to the slow melting snow in the Sierras, we’ll be able to raft on our favorite free-flowing rivers like the Merced well into the summer this year!

Ride Along: Top 5 Rapids on the Tuolumne River

The Wild and Scenic Tuolumne River features awe-inspiring scenery, heart-pounding Class 4+ rapids, captivating side hikes, and pristine beaches. Get ready as we unveil the top 5 rapids that make the Tuolumne an unrivaled rafting experience.

White Water Rafting Levels / Classes Explained – A Visual Guide

The river classification system is based on an International Scale of River Difficulty and ranges from Class 1 to Class 6 rapids. Let’s look at the different white water rafting levels!

 
 

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