Enjoyment of the outdoor adventures discovered through Scouting is something that can continue through a lifetime. Kyle Rogers, of Tupelo, is a perfect example of that. River rafting adventures ...

Steve Welch was feeling glum in February. The Sierra snowpack was averaging less than 20%, and the manager of the Groveland, Calif.-based ARTA rafting company saw trouble ahead. After he reviewed the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover travel with a focus on conservation and sustainability. The rush of floating down a river. The anticipation of what lies ...

After all, he had spent most of the ride outlining all the possible dangers to be found on this lower part of the wild New River, the centerpiece of the United States’ newest national park. What I ...

I’d never been whitewater rafting before, but I wanted our visit to New River Gorge National Park and Preserve in West Virginia to be the pinnacle of our recent family vacation, so I chose a trip with ...

Everyone needs a braincation now and then, and some of us more than others! Urban Dictionary defines a braincation as “a vacation for your brain to escape stress.” There is no better escape from the ...

Whitewater rafting enthusiasts are spoiled for options in the U.S., with Rick Steves identifying one favorite state for river rafting adventures. Whether you're new to the sport or looking for a ...