Best Oregon Coast Road Trip Destinations
An Oregon coast road trip is without a doubt one of the best ways to get to and from... Read MoreDecember 2021 | Todd Collins
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December 2021 | Todd Collins
Conquering Fear on the White Salmon River
A few folks who faced their fears head on shared their special memories with us! Read MoreDecember 2021 | Todd Collins
Kayaking Community & Resources
Getting connected in a new community can be challenging. Whether you’ve just taken your first beginner kayaking course, or... Read MoreNovember 2021 | Todd Collins
Owyhee River Wildlife
The Owyhee Canyonlands and river system is a wildlife habitat area of national, if not international, importance. It provides... Read MoreNovember 2021 | Todd Collins
Giving Back to Columbia Gorge Junior Kayak Club
Update 12-2-21: On Giving Tuesday, a global day of giving back, we donated $1298.72 to the Columbia Gorge Junior... Read MoreNovember 2021 | Todd Collins
Staff Spotlight: Rain Norman
Growing up in Trout Lake, Rain was born with the river running through his veins. From learning to kayak... Read MoreNovember 2021 | Todd Collins
Condit Dam Removal 10-Year Anniversary!
This is a special year for our river community. The month of October, 2021 marks the 10-year anniversary of... Read MoreOctober 2021 | Todd Collins
The Art of Just Saying Yes – Kayaking the Deschutes River
I feel most alive amongst the tall trees, towering rock faces, and crashing waves. Its in those places that... Read MoreOctober 2021 | Todd Collins
Top Five Moments of Kids Kayaking Camp
When I was nine years old, I attended my first whitewater kayaking camp. I spent three days practicing wet... Read MoreAugust 2021 | Todd Collins
What Really Happens on a Multi-Day River Trip
If you’ve never been on a multi-day river trip, it’s hard to know what to expect. No matter how... Read MoreAugust 2021 | Todd Collins
First Descents Hero Recharge: Rafting and Kayaking with Healthcare Workers
Healthcare workers have been experiencing unprecedented stress and trauma during the COVID-19 pandemic. As we know all too well,... Read MoreJune 2021 | Todd Collins
The 5 Tallest Commercially Rafted Waterfalls
Anytime the word “Falls” comes up in a rapid name, you know you’re in for an exciting time. The... Read MoreJune 2021 | Todd Collins
MiiR Mugs at Wet Planet: Supporting clean water, a healthy environment, and strong communities
From Wet Planet’s inception, we have always aimed to be as environmentally, socially, and economically responsible as possible. Our... Read MoreApril 2021 | Todd Collins
Klickitat River: Columbia Gorge Rafting Secret
By Susan Hollingsworth Rivers are the thread that stroically and silently hold sections of an area's natural history story together. During the spring,... Read MoreApril 2021 | Todd Collins
Whitewater Scholarships for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color
In 2020, the Black Lives Matter movement shed light on the structural racism and inequality that exists in our... Read MoreMarch 2021 | Todd Collins
The Amazing Sections of the White Salmon River
Raft the White Salmon River from Mt. Adams headwaters to the Columbia River Confluence Driving from Wet Planet’s base... Read MoreMarch 2021 | Todd Collins
Best Restaurants in the Columbia River Gorge
There is nothing better than starting and ending a day of adventure in the Gorge with locally-sourced, hand-crafted meals... Read MoreFebruary 2021 | Todd Collins
Spring Whitewater Rafting in the Columbia River Gorge – Which River Rafting Trip to Choose
One of the best ways to experience the incredible Northwest Scenery found in the Columbia River Gorge is by... Read MoreFebruary 2021 | Todd Collins
ACA Kayak Instructor Courses: A decade of partnership with Sundance Kayak School
Every spring since 2013, Wet Planet and Sundance Kayak School partner up to offer 5-day ACA kayak instructor courses... Read MoreFebruary 2021 | Todd Collins
How to Repair a Neck Gasket
Regular maintenance is part of the deal when you own a dry suit or dry top, and the costs... Read MoreJanuary 2021 | Todd Collins
Owyhee River Geology
The Unique Geology of the Owyhee Canyonlands The Owyhee River flows through the rugged wilderness for 120 miles in... Read MoreJanuary 2021 | Todd Collins
Favorite Multi-day River Trip Recipes: Dutch Oven Pineapple Upside Down Cake!
Guests on our multi-day rivers are usually blown away by our ability to prepare incredible meals deep in the... Read MoreDecember 2020 | Todd Collins
Staff Spotlight: Niq Baldwin
If you’ve been lucky enough to take a trip with “Niq with a Q” you’ve only scratched the surface.... Read MoreDecember 2020 | Todd Collins
Rafting During COVID-19 – A Raft Guide's Perspective
After working as a raft guide and kayak instructor for more than two decades, everything I knew about how... Read MoreNovember 2020 | Todd Collins
