Join us as we look back on the 2024 California rafting season! From exciting whitewater to late-night stories by the fire, our guides and guests shared moments that made this year truly special.
In addition to our guide staff, many more hands are at work behind the scenes of a rafting company. From start to finish, do you know how many people worked to make your trip run smoothly?
Curious about the unique whitewater rafting destination that is Goodwin Canyon? Where is this Class 4+ run located, and why is October the best time to raft here? Keep reading to find out!
Fall weather in the Sierra foothills is mostly mild, making this season a good time to go rafting. AO guide Michael explains what to wear for a fall rafting trip to get maximum enjoyment out of your day on the river.
There are a number of technical terms that guides must understand before they even get out on the water. Take a look at some of the vocabulary terms necessary for an educated conversation and execution of a rafting trip.
A drive up I-80 from any of the three forks of the American River will land you in a hub of Northern California recreation opportunities: North Lake Tahoe! See what makes it the perfect add-on to your rafting trip.
What do you know about the South Fork American River beyond the rapids? Discover where the river’s water originates, where it flows after the whitewater, and the experiences it offers along the way.
From fire, to high water, to a global pandemic – All-Outdoors has faced it all. We believe that every challenge is a lesson learned. Here’s some of what we have learned over the past decade.
Wrap, surf, dumptruck… These everyday terms can mean something quite different to a whitewater rafter. Find out why, and learn about some more river moves and scenarios.
Discover why corporate group whitewater rafting trips make for the ideal offsite for your team. Our river trips blend team-building with seamless planning. Unplug, escape the routine, and create lasting memories.
When it comes to whitewater rafting, one common question that arises often is whether swimming skills are a prerequisite. Let’s look into why and under what conditions even non-swimmers can participate in this exhilarating water sport.
All rivers are connected to rain and/or snow. If you want to know what California rivers will be doing in the spring, summer, and fall, you need to know what happened in the Sierra during the “wet season”.
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).
The two most popular destinations for white water rafting in California: a side-by-side comparison of the South Fork and the Middle Fork of the American River. Which river will you choose?
Listen to our guide Emma as she provides some tips on what to wear and how to gear up for a summertime rafting trip so that you can enjoy your day on the river in maximum comfort, and in style!
Leave your day to day world behind and venture into a scenic river canyon that is only a few hours away. Watch our video and read about what makes the Middle Fork of the American and the Tuolumne Rivers unique.
Which are the best California rafting rivers to cool down the summer heat? Watch our new video and read the reasons for our summertime rafting picks.
Our guests often ask us the question, “Where did the name All-Outdoors come from?” It is a good question and one that deserves to be answered.
Listen to All-Outdoors owner Gregg Armstrong tell the story of how the family got hooked on whitewater rafting back in the 1960’s, how the family keeps growing the rafting business, and how the rafting business keeps growing the family.
All-Outdoors founder George Armstrong reflects on 59 years of lessons learned from California rivers.
When George, now 94 years old, stepped off shore and into his little raft on the Stanislaus River, he had no idea what he was getting into. George and his group spent more time in the river than in the […]
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