The Last Lost River
The river where California whitewater rafting took sail 60 years ago is now a lake. While the loss of the Main Stanislaus River in the 1980’s was heartbreaking, out of it came a loud voice for river conservation countrywide.
Published June 6th, 2022
Lessons Learned on a Crazy Spring Rafting Trip in 1970
Read this hair-raising story of a 1970 springtime trip the Armstrongs took on the Main Stanislaus River and see what important lessons were learned on that memorable day.
[VIDEO] Celebrating 60 Years on California Rivers!
Turning 60 years old is something worth celebrating, especially when so many lives have been touched by All-Outdoors rafting trips over the decades. It all started in 1962 and what a journey it has been!
How Do Fires Affect California Rafting?
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?
Extras…Historic Rafting Photos From the Past (1969 -1979)
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…
Why Cherry Creek Is the Most Difficult Rafting Trip in the US
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…
First to Raft the Tuolumne River
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.
Rafting Icon…The American River
It has become the icon of California rafting, and the most popular whitewater destination west of the Mississippi River.
How to Stay in the Raft
Whether it is your first trip or your hundredth trip, falling out of the raft and into the river is always something that is bouncing around in the back of your head when rafting. So how do you prevent falling out of the raft?
COVID Update: California Rafting in 2021
Welcome to the 2021 California whitewater rafting season! We can’t wait to see you on the river again! Learn more about our current COVID-19 mitigation protocols and what we ask of our guests to help us limit the risk of spreading the virus.