It’s that time again . . . you may dread it or love it, but chances are you’re looking for cool gifts that won’t get buried in the closet or dropped off at the Salvation Army three days after they’re open. If you have a nature lover or two in your life–or someone who already has enough [...]

It’s rainy and blustery here in the valley, cold gusts of wind whispering of winter storms to come, blowing leaves off the trees and into our hair.  Next door, at the River Store, Christmas trees are arriving green and fresh, ready for tinsel.  The office is quieting down as the few of us year-long stalwarts [...]

This is one controversy that takes a lickin’ and keeps on tickin, I’ll tell you what.  After more than thirty years (!) the proposed Auburn Dam saga just got a whopping new chapter: the possibility that the State of California Water Board will revoke the water rights it granted to the Federal government back when Led [...]

AO river guide Robyn spent eleven days on Alaska’s Kobuk River this spring as part of an expedition studying climate change along with fellow grad students and researchers . . . Here she is guiding one  of the boats in her AO hat: Bookmark This!

We want to congratulate All-Outdoors filmmaker Ben Zupo and local producer, Todd Stanley for winning an Emmy for the hit TV show, The Deadliest Catch! (They won the Emmy in September, so although it’s not “breaking news,” we are excited for them nonetheless). As many of you know, All-Outdoors recently launched eight new rafting videos that [...]

You can pout all you want, but the facts are the facts: California river rafting is officially done for 2008.  Gusty winds and the first rains of the season, golden leaves, and ripe apples tell us fall is good and here so it’s time to pack up for the upcoming winter.  However, should you desire [...]

You can pout all you want, but the facts are the facts: California river rafting is officially done for 2008.  Clear blue skies with clouds on the horizon, golden leaves, and ripe apples tell us fall is good and here so it’s time to pack up for the upcoming winter.  However, should you desire a very private rafting [...]

This Saturday, the Orangevale Park and Rec building will come alive with an Adventure Film Festival.  The event will feature films from the 2008 Boulder Adventure Film Festival but will also affer talks, slideshows, and previews from guests like AO owner Scott A and local kayaker extraordinaire Charlie Center.  The whole event is only $5 (under 18 is [...]

Just to prove the point that our annual excursion to the Futaleufu River in Chile’s Patagonia region is even more than a world-class river trip: (photos taken by previous guest on Futaleufu trip with All-Outdoors) Bookmark This!

This time of year has limited options for boaters looking to enjoy a day of paddling, but every once in a while, there are scheduled released on awesome runs, such as the North Fork of the Feather. The North Feather has a diversion dam on it, so usually, there isn’t enough water to run it. [...]

AO rafting guide Danny on a hike up to one of Yosemite’s many waterfalls this September: If you and your AO swag travelled together or had an exotic adventure together recently, send your pic to me at malina@aorafting.com and show off where in the world your AO has been . . . Bookmark This!

I’m creating a new catagory for our blog, and want to invite you to contribute to it.  The premise is simple: Where in the world is AO?  What fabulous, bizarre, or creative places have you and your AO gear traveled?  What adventures have you shared together?  It could be you and your AO visor climbing [...]

Here it is mid October and California rafting is still going strong.  The weather has been mostly beautiful, with cooler temperatures and lovely fall breezes.  The leaves are turning and we are hearing lots of geese overhead.  Water levels on the South and Middle Forks of the American River have been consistant and fun throughout the [...]

   (Above: Running the gamut from 1st year to 30 year veterans…… Luis, Colin, Scott A, Tasha, Amy d, Kelly, Dave, Laura, Aaron, Kevin, John, Bubba, Ben, Brandan, Amy, Joe, Julie, Lynsey, Malina, Lynsey, and Danny) Bookmark This!

All-Outdoors is happy to congratulate AO guides Ben and Brandan, who got married September 21st at our River Center.  They met several years ago at our spring guide school and have been together ever since. (Above: Giving the bride away under a 100 year old oak tree, the cake!, and the bridal party walking down to the river) Bookmark This!

As you may remember, back in May I told you about the devastating volcano eruption in Futaleufu, Chile.  The disaster was particularly poignant to us because we run a river trip on the Rio Futaleufu every January so we really wanted to do something to help.  Over the course of the many years planning these trips and making them a [...]

Just days ago I was telling you that the Middle Fork of the American rafting season was going to end this Sat, September 27th.  Well, at the very last minute, the powers that be  who control the water level on the river decided to continue releasing raftable flows into October.  Class IV river trips will [...]

Friends of the River’s largest fundraising event of the year, the California River Awards is coming up in October.  We’re one of the event’s sponsors and are looking forward to an evening of tasty wine, food, good conversation and the opportunity to tell Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard how much we love his fleece jackets.  He, along with [...]

It’s been a glorious season on the mighty Middle Fork, replete with high adventure, wildlife sightings, a wedding engagement, many bachelor parties, and countless deli sandwiches dropped in the sand; but after this weekend, fishermen, gold panners, and sunbathers will have the canyon back to themselves for the rest of the fall and winter.  We [...]

Outdoorsy families take note!  The volunteers at the American River Conservancy have put together another cool family outing that would make the perfect addition to a local vacation in California’s Sierra Foothills.  On September 27th, ARC will be leading a family bike ride into the Middle Fork of the American River canyon.  It’s an easy ride, [...]