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River trip planning info, river meal ideas, gear reviews, and other resources for rafters, kayakers, and paddleboarders of all experience levels.

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Best Gifts for Rafters

After you have your basic raft setup—boat, frame, oars—it’s time to start collecting the ingenious add-ons that dial up your…

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Picking the Best River Toilet

If you’re just getting in to organizing overnight river trips, you’re likely wondering which river toilet (groover) is best. The…

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Hello, river friends!

We’re Audrey Crockett and Michele Crockett (daughter and mom), longtime recreational river runners. We want to make it easier for old hands and newcomers to get out on the river with tips for organizing river trips, planning river camp meals, curating gear, and advocating river running for all.

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