The friendly guide to river running

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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Trip Planning

Tips for Applying for 2025 River Permits

The days are getting shorter, which means it’s time to start applying for 2025 river permits. Here’s a complete guide…

Great gifts for river runners

Gear

11 Essential Inflatable Kayak Accessories

Gear

Game-Changing River Camp Kitchen Gear

Gear

5 Essential Accessories for Your Stand-Up Paddleboard

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River Info

Planning a Rogue River Trip

Lush green forests, otters cutting sharp tracks through eddies as they swim in formation, and wide cobble bars that host…

River Info

10 Family-Friendly Fall River Trips

Gear

7 Tips for Buying a Raft Frame

Trip Planning

Essential Guide to Rafting with Kids

Browns Canyon Arkansas River

Browns Canyon rapids in a 14-foot Sotar raft at 2800 cfs on a beautiful day in June 2024 on the Arkansas River: Very friendly level (Toilet Bowl somewhat washed out in Widowmaker). Big, clean fun!

RiverBent

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.