by Allison Schatz | Dec 10, 2024 | Columbia River Gorge, Washington and Oregon fun and outdoor activities, Family Activity, Whitewater Rafting
If you’ve ever been white water rafting most of what surrounds the rivers is either non-existent dirt roads for miles or huge touristy attraction towns selling foam fingers. It is hard to believe a river could survive without the latter, but being inside the Colombia...
by Allison Schatz | Oct 10, 2024 | Columbia River Gorge, Washington and Oregon fun and outdoor activities
Did you know that whitewater rafting can be traced back to 1811? The first recorded attempt to navigate a river was planned for the Snake River in Wyoming. Rafting through the years is vastly different than what we know now. The equipment, training, and companies have...
by Allison Schatz | Sep 9, 2024 | Columbia River Gorge, Washington and Oregon fun and outdoor activities, Whitewater Rafting
Inclusivity in whitewater is not an advanced subject, but with each passing year, we are working harder to make it easier. Even though whitewater activities seem like a sport that is not accessible to many, there are lots of ways that a person with hindering abilities...
by Allison Schatz | Aug 11, 2024 | Columbia River Gorge, Washington and Oregon fun and outdoor activities
If you’re looking for a fun family activity in the PNW, look no further. The White Salmon River has something for everyone! Mom, Dad, Grandpa, AND your kids? I know that might seem impossible, but you could all come rafting and experience some White Salmon...
by Allison Schatz | Jul 13, 2024 | Columbia River Gorge, Washington and Oregon fun and outdoor activities, Family Activity, Whitewater Rafting
The debate between guided vs unguided rivers is a tale as old as time. There are positives and negatives to going down a river with or without a guide. When a river has guided trips it means it is a more skilled river and only people with training should be taking...
