Whether you're brand new to packrafting or it's already your favorite way to get deep into the backcountry, mark your calendar — the American Packrafting Association is bringing a Regional RoundUp to Maine for the very first time, and it's happening in one of the most iconic paddling landscapes in the Northeast. From September 4–7, 2026, packrafters from all over will gather at Big Eddy in Millinocket to paddle, learn, and swap stories in the shadow of Katahdin. If you've been looking for...

Much of the West is bracing for a serious fire season. Here's how American Whitewater's new Wildfire Map can keep your river trips safe — and why a packraft is your best friend when plans change.

Deep in the border country where Oregon, Idaho, and Nevada meet lies one of the most remote rivers in the American West. Here's why packrafting the Owyhee in low season is the adventure you didn't know you needed.