River Stories

River Dancers Rafting and Kayaking Blog

The Pursuit of Happiness

River Dancer guide Ari Kosel writes about her source of inspiration – the river!

It’s Wild, It’s Cool, It’s Whitewater School!

Want to learn something new, be challenged, have fun … and look like these cool individuals? Join us for our spring whitewater school,

A Day In the Life of a River Guide

Its a tough life, but someone has to do it.

The Klamath River of far Northern California is a choice destination. Wild and Scenic, off the beaten path, a river less traveled … rafting the Klamath River is adventure packed, memory making excitement.

Getting splashed on the upper sacramento river

Changing Your Chi

Tired of the office? Need a break from deadlines, those pesky co-workers, not to mention the boss? Time to hit the road! Change your chi … go whitewater river rafting on Memorial Day Weekend.

Whitewater Thrills on the Upper Sacramento

Get your thrills whitewater rafting on the Upper Sacramento River of far northern California

Making a Difference in a Grandchild’s Life

We grandparents look forward to The Holidays as a time when we might have a few elusive moments with those teenaged grandchildren.

River Rafting Trip for Highschool Freshmen

Life isn’t always like a day on the river for freshmen, but the Klamath River recently served as classroom for 40 Weed Highschool freshmen.

Rafting for the Library with River Dancers

Library supporters and river enthusiasts came together June 25th for a day of rafting and kayaking on the Klamath River to benefit the four south Siskiyou County libraries.

How river rafting trips can improve your child’s health

According to the English Outdoor Council “experience of the outdoors and wilderness has the potential to confer a multitude of benefits on young people’s physical development, emotional and mental health.”

Whitewater Rafting and Restoration on the Upper Sacramento River

30 whitewater aficionados gathered at the Upper Sacramento Sims river access last Saturday, May 19th for the fourth annual Upper Sacramento whitewater rafting trip and river restoration project.

Go Rafting, Be Happy

Increase your personal happiness index and go rafting!

Northern California River Rafting Gift Certificates with River Dancers

What meaningful gift to give mom or dad this Christmas? How about giving them something truly unique, a memorable experience, a wilderness adventure?

Klamath River Dam Removal Election Results

Klamath River Dam removal was on the ballot this year in the two counties most likely to be affected by that removal, Siskiyou County, California and Klamath County, Oregon.

FERC Denies Boating on the California Lower McCloud River

The McCloud River is perhaps the best Class 3/4 run in California. It has some of the finest forest scenery on any California river. Conservationists have been pushing the Forest Service to recommend it for Wild and Scenic status – over the objections of the timber industry and private fishing clubs. While many boaters are […]

River Cuisine

Food is integral to the unforgettable experience of a rafting trip and feeding river runners is no small task. River Dancers’ guides are talented outdooor folks, smooth at the oars, good leaders, storytellers and resourceful chefs

Hymn to the Dawn

The Hymn to the Dawn is River Yogi John’s favorite poem. If you’ve ever been on a trip with him, you’ve probably heard it…

Upper Sacramento River Bridge at the Sims River Access

This suspended bridge at the Upper Sacramento River Sims River Access was built in 1933. It was the first major construction project completed in the U.S. by the Civilian Conservation Corps crews in the 30’s.

River Safety Talk

Risk is inherent to any outdoor adventure. The safety talk at the beginning of a rafting trip is a very important preparation for a safe and fun experience.

Water Rights Ordinance going to ballot

Mt Shasta city councelors voted unanimously to allow voters to decide whether or not to adopt the Water Rights Ordinance in the November 2, 2010 election. Backed by the Community Environmental Legal Defense Fund and the Global Exchange and many local residents, the Ordinance would be the first of its kind to attempt to control […]

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