Early spring is a magical time to be on the river as the rapids start to rumble again after a long winter. Watch this video for our recommendation for the best California rivers to raft in early spring.
Combining clear, emerald green water, epic Class 4+ and 5 rapids, and a unique temperate rainforest location, the California Salmon is a bucket-list river for any serious rafter. Let’s explore the top 5 rapids on the Cal Salmon!
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.
Curious about El Niño’s impact on California whitewater rafting? Find out what it means for your next adventure on the river by looking at the typical weather patterns and examining past snowpack data.
The 2023 California whitewater rafting season was record-breaking! Join us as we reminisce on wonderful memories made on California rivers in 2023 and appreciate all those who joined the All-Outdoors family.
Whitewater rafting is a unique sport that requires much training, enthusiasm, and specialized equipment. Take a look at some of our essential river rafting gear – how many of these are you familiar with?
It was a setup no one could see. Discover how the South Fork of the American River became known and how it has grown into the most popular whitewater rafting river in the Western US.
Whitewater rafting is the perfect activity to connect and strengthen trusting relationships. Take out the guesswork as we walk you through the process of planning your next getaway with your friends.
Fall for fall rafting in California! The summer crowds thin out after Labor Day, but great weather and excellent white water remain! See our recommendations for rafting in September and October.
The West is home to some of the most renowned whitewater rafting experiences in North America, and California’s most notable member of this league of legends – the treasured Tuolumne River.
There are many good reasons to consider a spring whitewater rafting trip in California that apply universally, regardless of the snowpack levels in the current year. Here are just a few of them to get you inspired.
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).
It has become the icon of California rafting, and the most popular whitewater destination west of the Mississippi River.
The river classification system is based on an International Scale of River Difficulty and ranges from Class 1 to Class 6 rapids. Let’s look at the different white water rafting levels!
Nestled just outside of Sequoia National Park, the Kaweah River is a must-visit for all adventure seekers. With a thrilling combination of Class IV rapids and lush scenery, this river is the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Take any guesswork out of packing for your overnight rafting trip with these expert tips. You will learn what to bring (and what to leave at home) and how to pack your dry bag efficiently.
Our expert tips on what to wear for spring rafting in California will help you gear up for your next spring river trip so you can enjoy this excellent time to raft to the fullest.
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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