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Whitewater Columbus To Open May 25
A new 2.5 mile whitewater rafting course will officially open to the public next Saturday in Columbus.
Review: 'Kon-Tiki' an nspiring voyage to the endless beyond
'Kon-Tiki' follows a group of men who try to replicate a 4,300-mile rafting trip despite the potential peril.
Middleton family, lawmakers help draft 'Lina's Law'
In February, News 3 reported about the lack of measures regulating the rafting industry , which includes nothing that even makes someone wear a life jacket.
What would you name the whitewater rapids?
Souvenir Chattahoochee whitewater rafting T-shirts for sale at the Whitewater Express office in Phenix City bear upon their backs a map of the 2.5-mile course with names for the rapids customers run names like "Ambush," "Turner's Tumble" and "Heaven's Gate." Dan Gilbert of Whitewater Express said the names are subject to change.
Epic rafting season a go for Tuolumne River
California's No. 1 whitewater river - The Mighty T, the Tuolumne River - is in near-perfect shape right now as the rafting season launches for summer.
Odd winter brings mixed bag of splash! whitewater runs
Frosty the Snowman went on a crash diet this year. Despite growing fat on big storms in early winter, the white giant of the California snowpack had slimmed down quite a bit by spring.
CDC awards Zoar Outdoor entrepreneurs
Since its founding 24 years ago as the first whitewater rafting company on the Deerfield River, Zoar Outdoor has become such a recreational draw that it may seem like it's always existed.
Mallacoota marathon social paddle
Rafting up... Two of the three boatloads of paddlers raft up for a rest and a chat on Mallacoota's Top Lake.
Walking through the strong, hot breeze that Tuesday brought, an urge coursed through me that I had not felt since about this time last year, to travel.
Outdoor Film Festival opens call for films
Organizers of the Maine Outdoor Film Festival announced Aug. 24 as the date for their 2nd annual event and have invited local filmmakers and those from across the globe to screen their outdoor adventure feature films and shorts in one of Maine's most pristine wilderness areas: The Forks.
Five Summer Trips for Adventure Seekers in Chicago
Montana wilderness, Utah mountain biking, and Wisconsin rock climbing-it's all just a few hours' drive or flight away.
For summer holidays head to Rishikesh for white water rafting
Temperatures are soaring above 40 degrees and if you need a break- head towards Rishikesh, where white water rafting is attracting tourists from all over the country.
Riverfest to be held on May 25
Riverfest, HooRWA's annual celebration of the Hoosic River and its watershed, will be held Saturday, May 25, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Cole Field on the Williams College campus.
Kayakers will flock to Comox Valley
By Renee Andor - Comox Valley Record Published: May 13, 2013 2:00 PM Updated: May 13, 2013 2:12 PM Everyone, from beginner kayakers to seasoned professionals, to those looking for fun on guided river rafting tours, or those just wanting to watch the action from the riverbanks, is invited to the festival.
Nepal government treats Kathmandu-based diplomats to a three-day adventure trip
Israeli Ambassador to Nepal Hanan Goder would never forget the experience that he had during the three-day adventure trip organized by Nepalese government for Kathmandu-based ambassadors and other members of the diplomatic corps from May 10 to 12.
Chuck Williams: Outfitter pulling out of whitewater project leaves us with questions
The $24.4 million public/private whitewater course that many -- me included -- feel will be an economic engine that will help drive Columbus and Phenix City forward, is set to open in less than two weeks.
Body found of missing Israeli rafter in Slovenia
The body of an Israeli tourist who went missing Sunday in Slovenia after a rafting accident was found Monday, Slovenian media reported.
Parenting: Go west, young girl, and don't worry about Mom
You get the whole summer off, no worries, no real responsibilities . Three months of bliss and freedom.
SE Oregon rafting: Wait 'til next year?
River-rafters are a disappointed bunch if they counted on floating the Owyhee River in southeast Oregon this month.
Slovenia: Israeli Missing After Rafting Accident
Slovenian media reported Sunday night that an Israeli tourist is missing after being swept by rapids while rafting.