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Tales from Helene: Record Flows, and the Paddlesports Industry Helping Out

When a tragedy strikes involving water and rivers, the tight-knit whitewater community is often quick to respond. No better example exists than the efforts...

Dam Project Complete! Cali’s Klamath Runs Free!

The Klamath is now running free. The largest dam removal project in US history was completed at the end of August, after crews demolished the...

Good Gauley, Miss Molly: AW’s Gauley Fest Sept 19-22!

Good Gauley, Miss Molly! American Whitewater's Gauley Fest is Turning 40, Complete with an '80s-theme party! Get ready for some of the best whitewater in...

Viva the Vic! Famous Salida, CO, Watering Hole to Reopen

River runners will meet rednecks again in Colorado’s most booming river town, with the infamous Vic (Victoria) bar re-opening in downtown Salida, Colo., at...

Q&A: Adventure Photographer Joe Klementovich, on Documenting Paddles and “Doing a little good each time you go”

Joe Klementovich features frequently on PBS for his multiday paddling trips with a purpose. As an ambassador for Rivers for Change, he paddles the...

Empowering Indigenous Youth with Canadian River Exp/Dinjil Zhuh Adventures

Indigenous youth up north are getting a helping hand in becoming river guides. Whitehorse, Yukon's Canadian River Expeditions is continuing its partnership with Dinjii Zhuh...

American Rivers’ Most Endangered Rivers of 2024: New Mexico Tops List

In its 39th year of putting out the nation's most endangered rivers list, conservation group American Rivers again calls attention to the most imperiled...

Bad Ash Outdoors On a Mission About Fishin’

Ashley “Bad Ash” Nichole Lewis is on a mission…a mission about about fishin’. Lewis, a 142nd generation angler, a member of the Quinault Indian Nation, a...

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Fall Schwag Roundup!

Schwag-o'rama! It’s that time of year again—time to provide our two cents on gear we put through its paces...
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Boating Community Mourns Kayaking Death of AW Board Member Chris Tulley

The California, staff, board and friends of American Whitewater, and greater kayaking community are mourning the death last Friday,...

Tales from Helene: Record Flows, and the Paddlesports Industry Helping Out

When a tragedy strikes involving water and rivers, the tight-knit whitewater community is often quick to respond. No better...

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Tales from Helene: Record Flows, and the Paddlesports Industry Helping Out

When a tragedy strikes involving water and rivers, the...

10 Kayakers Rescued from Potomac (4 By Helicopter)

Call it getting in a little over your head—with...