Packing food for camping on river trips poses some unique challenges: It’s a little like packing food for car camping, but you need to think about what will happen if your food is in a boat that flips at some point. Also, if you’re on a multi-day river trip—for three weeks if you’re on Grand … Read more
What happens to kids when they put their phones away for a week and float a river? “Magic happens,” said Brett Hochmuth, executive director of GOALS Youth River Expeditions, a nonprofit that provides growth-focused river expeditions primarily for middle-school and high-school age kids. “Kids literally change their body posture between the put-in and the take-out.” … Read more
The perfect whitewater kayaking apparel for paddling rivers will give you the optimal mix of mobility, safety, and comfort. When you’re paddling in a jacket that’s a little too tight, your skin’s exposed to harsh rays all day on a hot summer float, or you get dangerously cold in a swim, you’ll have a miserable … Read more
A beautiful medley of black beans, golden corn, and fire-roasted diced tomatoes form the foundation of this hearty make-ahead vegetarian chili, a consistent favorite on our river trips—good for dinner and even better the next morning in breakfast burritos. Hearty chilis form the basis of many of our river trip meals, but this black bean … Read more
Floating Ruby-Horsethief Canyon on the Colorado River is the first introduction to paddling and river camping for many budding river rats—and their kids. At 25 miles, it’s reasonable to float as an overnighter, and the mellow water and sandy beaches make it perfect for a family rafting or kayaking trip. It’s certainly not undiscovered, but … Read more