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They Call Me Groover Boy
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But it isn't because of my dance moves. My life at the helm of a Colorado River latrine raft.
Wake Them Up With a Splash
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How to bring the world's freshwater woes into focus? Try 3-D. On one of the most ambitious Imax projects to date, 44 river warriors including Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Wade Davis go sloshing down the Grand Canyon—and try not to drop the million-dollar cameras into the drink.
Kayak the Grand
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Ain't it Just Grand
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Climb aboard for the ultimate ride with the ultimate boat buddy: Martin Litton, the Colorado River legend and conservation warrior who, as much as any other single person, shaped the Grand Canyon float trip into an American classic
Whitewater Wishlist: The Top Ten Whitewater Rafting Trips
The Middle Fork of the Salmon in Idaho and Grand Canyon's Colorado River

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Adventure Travel 101
GORPTravel’s Kate Tucker and Linda Long answer our burning questions about the tao of adventure travel
Sea Kayak Touring: A Packing List
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Canoe Trips: A Packing List
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Canoe Trips: A Packing List
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Sea Kayak Touring: A Packing List
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Grand Canyon Rafting - 3 days
Western River Expeditions
from $1065, 3 days
The awesome beauty of a Grand Canyon vacation continues in the lower 100 miles of the canyon, but the Colorado River's famous rapids, though still exciting, are a bit tamer and less challenging. ......
Grand Canyon Rafting - 6-7 days
Western River Expeditions
from $2295, 7 days
In the grandest canyon of the Colorado, experience the excitement, serenity, joy and enchanting beauty of the river as it transforms this divine chasm and those who venture down it. ......
Grand Canyon River & Ranch
Western River Expeditions
from $1430, 4 days
Combine the awesome beauty of your Grand Canyon tour with a one night stay at a working cattle ranch before your trip. ...
Grand Staircase: Wind & Water on the Colorado Plateau
O.A.R.S
from $4749, 12 days
Truly the most comprehensive exploration of the national parks of the Desert Southwest. In 12 days, we explore the scenic red rock mesas, spires,...

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From in-depth gear review articles and Gear Guy Q&A highlights to the latest—and past—entries in Outside magazine’s award-giving Summer and Winter Buyer’s Guides, a detailed overview of all things paddling.
KayakPro Nemo Sea Kayak
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Necky Manitou 13
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Float and Gloat
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Not every playboat is for whitewater. Maximize your summer fun on lakes, rivers, and oceans with these versatile sit-on-top kayaks.
Sea Me
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British adventure filmmaker JUSTINE CURGENVEN, 33, elevates sea kayaking to the highest level of action sports: cool videos!

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Revolutionary New Gear
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Outside's guide to the best new concepts in gear, garb, human performance, and green.
Fittest Real Athletes – Kyle Daniels
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Power Stroke
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Get fit for summer's hottest sport—in less time than you'd think
America's Best Cities: Minneapolis, Minnesota
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City Without Limits
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Attractions

Big Lake Recreation Area

Good For Paddling

25 miles south of Springerville on AZ 273

Description: At 575 acres, Big Lake is the center of a recreation area with four campgrounds, hiking and... Read More

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Catalina State Park

11570 North Oracle Road
Tucson, Arizona 85740

Description: Catalina State Park sits at the base of the majestic Santa Catalina Mountains. Catalina State Park... Read More

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25 miles south of Tucson
Exit 63 off Interstate 10
Tucson, Arizona 85747

Description: The guy without a pair of binoculars is the odd man out at Madera Canyon, where bird-watching is... Read More

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