[VIDEO] 2024 California Rafting Season Recap

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.

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AO Guide Reunion

How Many People Does it Take to Run a Whitewater Rafting Trip?

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?

  Published October 18th, 2024

Putting Goodwin Canyon on California Rafting Map

Putting Goodwin Canyon on the California Rafting Map

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!

  Published October 3rd, 2024

What to wear for fall rafting

[VIDEO] What to Wear for Fall Rafting in California

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.

  Published September 19th, 2024

Whitewater Rafting Terms

Whitewater Rafting Terms Explained

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.

  Published September 18th, 2024

North Lake Tahoe

North Lake Tahoe: Round Out Your Rafting Getaway

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.

  Published September 5th, 2024

Go with the flow - South Fork American

Discover the South Fork American River Beyond the Rapids

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.

  Published August 23rd, 2024

AO Guide Team

Resilience in Rafting: The Last 10 Years on California Rivers

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.

  Published August 22nd, 2024

Lumsden Falls - Tuolumne River

River Moves and Scenarios – A Rafting Glossary

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.

  Published August 8th, 2024

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6 Reasons to Plan a Corporate Group Whitewater Rafting Trip With AO

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.

  Published March 13th, 2024

South Fork American Rafting

Can I Go Rafting if I Can’t Swim?

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.

  Published July 31st, 2023

Predicting California River Flows for Rafting

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”.

  Published February 1st, 2023

Best California Rafting Trip for Your Family

How to Choose the Best California Rafting Trip for Your Family

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).

  Published August 4th, 2021

Featured Videos

South Fork - Middle Fork American Comparison

[VIDEO] South & Middle Fork American River Side-by-Side

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?

  Published July 26th, 2024

What to wear summer rafting in California

[VIDEO] What to Wear for Summer Rafting in California

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!

  Published June 18th, 2024

[VIDEO] California’s Top Two Wilderness Rafting Vacations

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.

  Published July 6th, 2022

Best Summer Rafting Trip in California

[VIDEO] Best Summer Rafting Trips in California

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.

  Published June 7th, 2022

Welcome To The Family

Where did the name All-Outdoors come from?

All-Outdoors…What’s in a Name?

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.

  Published August 15th, 2022

Family Founded, Family Operated, Family Values

[VIDEO] Family Founded, Family Operated, Family Values

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.

  Published August 2nd, 2021

Recent Blog Posts from All-Outdoors California Whitewater Rafting

[VIDEO] What California Rivers Taught Me in 59 Years

All-Outdoors founder George Armstrong reflects on 59 years of lessons learned from California rivers.

  Published June 2nd, 2021

George Armstrong's Story of His First Rafting Trip in 1962

[VIDEO] George Armstrong’s First Rafting Trip in 1962

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 […]

  Published May 26th, 2021

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