The All-Outdoors California Whitewater Rafting Blog

The kinds of fires that have occurred in California in recent years used to be few and far between but now they are many and often. What are the fire related factors that affect California rafting and how does All-Outdoors and our guests navigate through it all?

See what happens when an ocean surfer takes on river surfing for the very first time. This past week AO guide Trey Armstrong took advantage of a quieter day on the river and tried to surf Barking Dog Rapid on the South Fork of the American…

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…

We know it sounds a little strange, but Rivers and Rocks have a love-hate relationship. They are opposites, but they get along pretty well together…Here are a few things to keep in mind before you think a rock is going to give you a hard time on your way downstream.

George’s first rafting trip was difficult and full of mishaps, but sparked a passion. His second trip the following year in 1963 was more sensible and more enjoyable. Listen to him tell the story and see the footage of this epic voyage…

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).

Hear All-Outdoors owner Gregg Armstrong share how his family fell for rafting in the ’60s—and how the business keeps growing the family and the family keeps growing the business.

It’s always fun to find something you didn’t know existed until you stumble upon it. That was the case here as we dug through our 94 year old founder George Armstrongs’s photo closet! Check out the images…

Steve Martarano of Comstock’s Magazine originally approached us about California rafting prospects during a drought. However, that changed once Steve started hearing the family stories.

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…