Rafting is generally safe; it can be leisurely if you stick to lower rated rapids. But even with professional guides, the risk is real when the water starts flowing fast.

On the western shore of Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City offers travelers outdoor activities galore. From hiking and biking to river ...

The Kern River, known as the deadliest in America, claims most lives due to the lack of a common safety device.

Whitewater rafters portaged a boat for 16 miles beside the Kern River, protesting the removal of water for a hydropower plant. The facility's license is up for renewal.

Running a Rafting Company Has Twists, Turns Dan and Maureen McDonald loved being guides on Maine's Penobscot River. But when they started their own whitewater rafting company, they found running a ...