Knut Haugland, Kon-Tiki Crewman, Dies at 92

December 26th, 2009 by rafter

Mr. Haugland was one of six crew members who crossed the Pacific Ocean in 1947 on board the balsa wood raft Kon-Tiki.

River Craft Lite: Floats Great, Less Filling

October 15th, 2009 by rafter

Weighing as little as three pounds, pack rafts are seeing a resurgence with outdoors fanatics.

In 260-Mile Texas Water Safari, Surviving Is Reward Enough

May 30th, 2009 by paddler_guy

The obstacles on the course of the water safari include snakes and hornets, rapids and portages, the Texas sun. Serious contenders expect to lose their fingernails.

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Wild on the Nile in Uganda

May 22nd, 2009 by paddler_guy

This country is Africa (jungle, elephants, lions and all) without the tourist bells and whistles, and one way to discover it is on the Nile, bouncing along on a raft.

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Wild on the Nile in Uganda

May 22nd, 2009 by rafter

This country is Africa (jungle, elephants, lions and all) without the tourist bells and whistles, and one way to discover it is on the Nile, bouncing along on a raft.

Essentials | Lake Tahoe

May 22nd, 2009 by rafter

Where to dine, sleep and shop in Lake Tahoe.

Dock Holiday

May 22nd, 2009 by rafter

Lake Tahoe is America’s quintessential high-low summer playground.

In the Dordogne, Canoeing Into Prehistory

April 3rd, 2009 by paddler_guy

This area in southwestern France offers a journey into a land of caves, rivers and prehistoric creations dating back 400,000 years.

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Costa Rica Any Way You Want It

March 20th, 2009 by rafter

This Central American country is a destination of multiple personalities: challenging adventure spot, pioneering eco-retreat and luxurious getaway.

The Calm of the Swamp in Georgia

March 12th, 2009 by paddler_guy

Spilling across 685 square miles in the state’s southeastern corner, the Okefenokee features warm winter temperatures and quiet waters, perfect for a canoe camping trip.

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