The All-Outdoors California Whitewater Rafting Blog

Tunnel Chute is perhaps the best-known highlight of the thrilling whitewater ride that is the Middle Fork of the American River. This rapid is famous for its dramatic 80-foot chute and exhilarating six-foot drop, which ends with a victorious float […]

It was an unprecedented season of challenges like no other since we began in 1962. Teamwork, persistence, trust, and hope made it happen thanks to guests and AO employees…Thank you!

The 2020 rafting season is here! The following are season updates regarding where we are rafting, what our trips look like, and what to expect before and during your trip.

How does lunch work? We are so glad you asked. In the past we have put out our infamous lunch spread where guests come through and create a sandwich; chips, fruit and cookies are also available. 2020 is special—as we […]

This river has something for everyone. We run trips on three separate sections on the South Fork. Each section offers its own unique experience. Read on to learn which may be the best fit for your group.

Updated from the original post published on May 21st, 2020: Are you ready to make your summer vacation plans? We know how you feel! The reservoirs are full of water, the warm summer weather is arriving, and hopefully, all of […]

Last week we asked our newsletter subscribers for their opinion about our latest video before we shared it on social media. We enjoyed reading every reply. There were many thoughtful comments, and we received some great constructive feedback. Jack made […]

To our extended river family, We hope you are doing well during this challenging time. It is inspiring to see so many people taking the necessary steps to avoid spreading the COVID-19 virus. To each of you working in the […]

Wondering what the experience is like on a wilderness multi-day river rafting trip? Here is what you can expect: Wilderness multi-day rafting trips are available on the Tuolumne River, including the Tuolumne / Cherry Creek Combo Trips, and the Middle […]

While we are currently in the middle of one of the best seasons for high water rafting we’ve seen in the past decade, our Merced River crew have shot a few short videos that capture the speed, power, and fun of the […]