Think you know whitewater river rafting? Keep reading, the history of whitewater rafting in the West and its popularization into the sport it is today will likely surprise you. At its most basic level, whitewater rafting gets its name from the combination of two relatively obvious points: ‘whitewater’ because of the appearance of the white

After all this time inside, venturing out into natural spaces provides a great opportunity to work on yourself, but also your relationship. Take a step back from your daily distractions and simplify things in order to really focus on each other. No matter how much of a city-dweller you are, there are undeniable benefits that

Trying to find some outdoor or river inspiration while you do work around the house? Something to listen to as you look out the window during a long drive, or to keep you motivated during a workout? A podcast is a great option for you. Get out your headphones or turn up the volume, as

You have your next whitewater rafting trip marked on the calendar and are counting down the days. In the meantime, there are a ton of outdoor and river-related movies to keep you eager and inspired until your next outdoor adventure—or convince you to take the plunge! Whatever your style, you’ll definitely find something to transport

The best part about heading out on a whitewater rafting trip is being completely surrounded by nature. And being eco-conscious does not necessarily mean changing how we do everything. But collectively small changes can make a difference in helping to maintain the Ocoee river and the nearby natural spaces in the long run. Have a

Here at Cascade Outdoors, we believe that rafting has something unique to offer in every season—well, except winter. Whether it be differences in weather, scenery, potential wildlife sightings in the area, or quantity of people. Regardless of what time of the year you go, it is bound to be a great rafting experience. There may

We see our colleagues five days a week. Besides our friends and family, these are the people we spend the most time with! Team building or bonding is what takes individual employees and makes them into a cohesive team. And when we bond outside of the office, this kicks things up a whole new level.

You’re definitely going to have a great day of whitewater rafting. But a bit of advance preparation can take your whitewater rafting experience to the next level. Here are a few things you can do before you head out to make the most of your day of rafting. Do Some Research Picking the right tour

Here at Cascade Outdoors, we are of the school of thought that it is never too early to plan for summer vacation. Yes, sitting curled up next to the fire with a mug of hot cocoa is a favorite winter pastime of ours, but really, we are constantly waiting for it to be the delightful

Let’s set the scene. It’s Friday afternoon, you’re sitting at your desk at the office, and it feels like the clock hasn’t ticked in ages. You have to have that report finished by the end of the day, but there’s just no way you can muster the motivation. Sound familiar? It happens to us all!