The 'Fresh from the River' Category Archive

Conditions were perfect for our first rafting trip of the 2024 season! First time and returning rafters were greeted by blue skies, green hillsides, and some amazing Class 3 whitewater on the South Fork American River.

Our second weekend on Goodwin Canyon was a blast! Guests enjoyed some big splashy Class 4+ rapids in a secluded scenic canyon, beautiful fall colors, and impeccable rafting vibes.

Are you ready to spot some California salmon, amazing autumn leaves, and epic Class 4+ whitewater? The wait is over, the time is now! Double runs on Goodwin Canyon kick off this weekend! Check out what’s in store when you join us for this once-a-year river rafting trip.

There is more to an All-Outdoors river trip than moving down the river and hitting some awesome rapids! Check out these late-summer rafters enjoying the freedom of a quieter day on the South Fork American by jumping off rocks and competing in some light-hearted camp games.

Last weekend saw four generations of the Armstrong clan, including All-Outdoors founder George Armstrong, now 96, come together for the annual family rafting trip on the South Fork American River.

If you have never rafted through the Tunnel Chute rapid on the Middle Fork American River before, this video will give you a very good idea of what it’s like to ride down this iconic Class 4 drop.

After taking its sweet time, the 2023 Cherry Creek rafting season is finally here! Higher river flows caused by the abundant snowpack kept rafters away from this Class 5 run until early August, but the season will still end on Labor Day, so plan your trip ASAP!

We love a good splash fight! Whether you’re trying to cool off your friends or start a water fight, we’re here for it. The calm stretches of river between rapids on the South Fork American make for the perfect battlefield.

Check out this unique birds-eye perspective of the Middle Fork’s famous Tunnel Chute rapid! Thank you to American Bar Mining for sharing this drone footage with us.

Our Merced River rafters were in for a real treat on this last weekend of spring. Lots of water in the river and bluebird skies with sunshine abound. Thanks to the slow melting snow in the Sierras, we’ll be able to raft on our favorite free-flowing rivers like the Merced well into the summer this year!