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FERC Denies Boating on the California Lower McCloud River

September 2, 2010

The McCloud River is perhaps the best Class 3/4 run in California. It has some of the finest forest scenery on any California river. Conservationists have been pushing the Forest Service to recommend it for Wild and Scenic status – over the objections of the timber industry and private fishing clubs. While many boaters are [...]

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A Day on the River with River Dancers and the Mt Shasta Bioregional Ecology Center

August 26, 2010

Saturday, September 11th – 4th annual rafting trip to benefit the good works of the Mt Shasta Bioregional Ecology Center. The organization is dedicated to protecting and restoring the outstanding natural environment and cultural values of Mount Shasta, one of the sacred mountains of the world. Enjoy the warm waters of the Klamath River, beautiful [...]

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River Cuisine

July 20, 2010

Food is integral to the unforgettable experience of a rafting trip and feeding river runners is no small task. River Dancers’ guides are talented outdooor folks, smooth at the oars, good leaders, storytellers and resourceful chefs. Fresh air and adventure awaken the appetite. Nothing compares with dining on river’s edge, serenaded by lapping water and [...]

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Hymn to the Dawn

July 14, 2010

The Hymn to the Dawn is River Yogi John’s favorite poem. If you’ve ever been on a trip with him, you’ve probably heard it… Look to this day, for it is life, The very life of life. Yesterday is but a dream and tomorrow a vision. But today well spent makes every yesterday a dream [...]

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A day in the life of a river guide

July 1, 2010

“River guiding is a cowboy sort of a job. You’re always sleeping under the stars and cooking outside and living on the shores of the river. A lot of people say, ‘Are you nuts? What are you thinking? But a lot of other people are really envious. A river takes you back to your primeval [...]

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Upper Sacramento River Bridge at the Sims River Access

June 16, 2010

This suspended bridge at the Upper Sacramento River Sims River Access was built in 1933. It was the first major construction project completed in the U.S. by the Civilian Conservation Corps crews in the 30′s. It took a bit of grit and determination for the Forest Service and the CCC to build it. Raymond Huber [...]

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River Safety Talk

June 8, 2010

Risk is inherent to any outdoor adventure. The safety talk at the beginning of a rafting trip is a very important preparation for a safe and fun experience. This is good stuff – “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” – it does not have to be boring though. John McDermott, head [...]

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Water Rights Ordinance going to ballot

May 31, 2010

Mt Shasta city councelors voted unanimously to allow voters to decide whether or not to adopt the Water Rights Ordinance in the November 2, 2010 election. Backed by the Community Environmental Legal Defense Fund and the Global Exchange and many local residents, the Ordinance would be the first of its kind to attempt to control [...]

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Mt Shasta Community Water Rights Ordinance

May 26, 2010

Standing room only at the May 24th Mt Shasta City Council Meeting. On the agenda was the Ordinance restricting cloud seeding and water exportation and the establishment of water rights and rights to a healthy environment. Mt Shastans came out in strong support of local self governance and the right to pure clean water. A [...]

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Sacramento River Broom Slayers

May 17, 2010

The US Forest Service, the River Exchange and River Dancers joined forces Saturday, May 15th for the second annual Scotch Broom eradication rafting trip. The Upper Sacramento River was flush and full and the skies were blue. A posse of dedicated volunteers paddled their happy way through frothy rapids then donned work gloves to cut [...]

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