Rafting News

By ferry: Lady of the Lake Express , $61. Lady of the Lake II , $40.50 . www.ladyofthelake.com .

Last week's wildfire in the Royal Gorge region was a concern for businesses and outdoor enthusiasts, as well as property owners in the area affected by the fire.

Whether you want to take your family on an easy afternoon float down the river or travel for a couple of days in a kayak with friends, the Four Corners area offers plenty of resources for fun on a river.

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Riverfront Chalets and Rafting Newfoundland received word last week that they were the recipients of a 2013 Certificate of Excellence award from TripAdvisor.

Normally in June, the Electra section of the Mokelumne River is one of the most popular kayaking runs in California.

The 28th annual Batteau Festival is a week-long event from June 15-22 that celebrates the flat-bottomed wooden boats that once carried tobacco, grains and other goods along the James River.

I love the summer: warm nights, sunny days, hiking, camping, pools, bbqs, fairs and fun.

Just after 1:15pm Tuesday a raft entered a double z rapid near Nuttallburg and rafters fell out raft guides pulled the individuals back into the boat.

With a couple more inches of rain on top of the several inches we have seen in the past week, river levels are continuing to rise.

By Jennifer Smith - Vernon Morning Star Published: June 18, 2013 9:00 AM Updated: June 18, 2013 9:28 AM Enderby's class of 2013 is truly an unforgettable bunch, with not one, but two sets of triplets and a set of twins.

The Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival is coming back for a fifth year in Canon City, in spite of all of the recent fires, and event organizers are promising it will be the biggest and best yet this Friday and Saturday.

Despite raining weather, several whitewater rafting guides gathered at Big Bear Expeditions in Hartford Monday to begin training in swiftwater rescue.

In addition, the camp runs a full food service program serving more than 900 meals a day and housing for more than 300.

The weather is sweltering hot on the Treasure Coast, but not as hot as in Talkeetna, Alaska, a tiny town northeast of Anchorage.

The Somerset County Park Commission Environmental Education Center has scheduled a unique summer program series for teens age 13 to 15. Xtreme Adventure is an attempt to extract teens from video games and computers and have them enjoy the benefits of the great outdoors.

An Enfield-area family had a happy ending early Father's Day morning to what could have been a tragic story.

The great thing about paddling a craft through water is the serenity that comes from it.

Forget Winter Wonderland; in summer, Boston celebrates its beautiful weather , comes to life and offers something to do just about every waking moment.

Furthermore, as a travel agent, I tend to agree with the park ranger who welcomed us by saying, "Everyone needs to have a park experience - not a parking experience -- when they come to the Grand Canyon."