Recent Washington & Oregon Whitewater River Rafting News

This Recent News page will primarily be a place people can find out about upcoming promotions or discounts for river trips, or other things happening at All Star Rafting or the boating community that we think are news worthy. This page is a work in progress, so we will constantly be adding updates and more information as the season goes on.  We hope you will keep checking back in as we post more items of interest.  We look forward to sharing our passion for rafting and the great outdoors with you and hope to see you soon.  Oh- and if you have any items that you think we should post on here, please let us know!

The New All Star Rafting Website! (5/10/08)

We here at All Star are thrilled about the launch of our new and improved website!  We think this new format is going to make it much easier to find information about the incredible rivers we run and to choose a rafting or fishing trip that is right for you!

The 2008 Rafting Season! (5/11/08)

We are super excited about the 2008 rafting season, and while the weather this spring was a little on the soggy side, the record snow pack in the mountains means our season for spring run rivers will extend into mid July, which is great for rafting rivers like the Clackamas, the John Day and the Grande Ronde.

The 40th Anniversary of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (5/11/08)

The National Wild and Scenic Rivers Act celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, and All Star is happy to join American Rivers in their campaign.  A Wild and Scenic designation forever protects the free-flowing condition and outstanding values of our country's most precious rivers.  To qualify, a river must be free-flowing with outstanding scenic, recreational, geologic, fish and wildlife, historic, cultural or other similar values.  There are currently more than 165 Wild and Scenic rivers (totaling 11,000 miles) in 38 states.

Oregon is home to more Wild and Scenic rivers (42) than any other state in the nation.  But important rivers still lack protection, leaving them vulnerable to a variety of threats.  Washington is home to six Wild and Scenic rivers, and American Rivers is working to designate more Wild and Scenic rivers in Washington, focusing on rivers in three key areas of the state: the North Cascades, the Olympic Peninsula, and southwest Washington’s Volcano Country.

Protecting more Wild and Scenic rivers means protecting rafting, kayaking, and other recreation opportunities, preserving fish and wildlife habitat, safeguarding clean water, and making sure we leave a legacy of healthy rivers for future generations.  To learn more, visit http://www.americanrivers.org/GoWild