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Trip Planning

How do you get a dozen people organized for a multi-day river trip? Here’s a river trip planning guide for kayakers, rafters, paddleboarders, and canoeists, including how to assemble your crew, applying for permits, booking shuttles, complying with river permit regulations, and on-river trip leading tips.

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Trip Planning

How to Plan a Multi-Day River Trip: A Step-by-Step Guide for Private Boaters

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Trip Planning

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Trip Planning

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Trip Planning

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Trip Planning

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Trip Planning

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Trip Planning

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Trip Planning

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Trip Planning

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Trip Planning

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