The AO Blog

The part of the rafting season that comes after Labor Day has some of the most peaceful days out on the river. After a long summer, our guides love the fall rafting season. Read on to learn what is so special about it and which rivers are available.

Sometimes our plans get altered unexpectedly, giving us an opportunity to create something new and learn a thing or two about ourselves and those around us.

The rafting season in the Golden State stretches across seven months and includes four separate “seasons”: Early Spring, Spring, Summer, and Fall! Each of these seasons looks a bit different so let us fill you in on the best thing about each…

Read on to learn how to determine what California rafting trips are appropriate for families with children of all ages (youngsters, teenagers, as well as adults).

When the words Cherry Creek come up in conversation with seasoned rafters, all ears are open and all emotions are heightened. Read the 4 reasons why this iconic run creates…

Find out what you should consider as you make your decision whether or not you should tackle Advanced Class V rafting.

California’s Tuolumne River is part of the exclusive group of US rivers designated by Congress as “Wild and Scenic”. But what does this special status mean and how did this river and the others reach it?

The Tuolumne River is a very special place and has become the best wilderness multi-day whitewater rafting trip in California. How did this all come about? The answer is an interesting story of ambitions to get rich, foolish grit, and the need we all have to replenish our souls in nature.

Less than three hours from the busy Bay Area, we’re blessed with a heck of a hideaway in the canyon of the Middle Fork of the American River. Being as gorgeous as it is accessible, it’s easy to understand why the Middle Fork is California’s most popular wilderness rafting experience.

How about that for our first global pandemic? Please, may it also be the last. We each had our own ways of coping with the stress and limitations throughout the whole experience, and I can confidently point to the California rivers for keeping my sanity intact.