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Conservation

Ken Sleight, River Guide Who Inspired Edward Abbey’s Seldom Seen Smith, Dies at 97

Ken Sleight, the river guide who inspired Edward Abbey's Seldom Seen Smith in "The Monkey Wrench Gang," has died at the age of 97...

Staff Post - October 4, 2026

Canoeing

Boundary Waters Receives Huge Protection

While Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness has been ravaged by wildfires this summer, it also just recevied some good news. The Boundary Waters...

Staff Post - August 21, 2026

Sea Kayaking

Paddling Safety Tips for Shark Encounters

Download the "Jaws" soundtrack. While Hollywood’s “Jaws” is coming off the 50th anniversary, recent shark strikes on stand-up paddleboards and kayaks have rekindled safety considerations...

Staff Post - June 15, 2026

Conservation

From Paddling to Fence Posts: Rendezvous River Sports Rolls Out Boat Recycling Program in Jackson

Rendezvous River Sports and the Jackson Hole Kayak School are putting kayaks to great use even after they’re all beat-up and out to pasture. “We...

Eugene Buchanan - May 30, 2026

Conservation

March Madness: Colorado Water Trust Launches Best River Song Bracket!

Battle of the River Song—LET’S GET READY TO RUMMMMMBBBBBLLLLLEEEEEEE!! Colorado Water Trust staff have put together the Ultimate River Song Playlist—and they’d love help crowning the...

Staff Post - March 20, 2026

Conservation

NRS Films Releases “Common Waters” Film and Tour

Ever get harassed by landowners for floating or fishing in Colorado? NRS Films has released a new film by Rig to Flip Productions, “Common...

Staff Post - February 13, 2026

Destinations

Chugging Along: The Economic Engine of Colorado’s Arkansas River

(The Colorado Sun): Andre Spino-Smith scoots his Waka kayak into the trickling Arkansas River. It’s barely flowing at 350 cubic-feet-per-second in the river above...

admin - December 10, 2025

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