Campfires flicker as groups pop tents along shoreline and launch boats into Trinity or Shasta's fresh mountain waters

Experienced guides lead one- and two-day rafting trips down American River with meals & gear included

Self-guided kayaking & rafting trips down 8-mile leg of Stanislaus River encounter rapids & landmarks

Two days of rodeo events span Memorial Day weekend, including bull riding, saddle bronc riding, barrel racing & steer wrestling

Wearing Mud Factor shirts & bandanas, runners face 5K course of hills, muddy pits & dirt paths before celebrating with medals & beer

Riders navigate Class II-V rapids in churning & canyon-bound river stretches between barbecue lunches, wine tastings & local winery tours

ASA certified instructor transforms students into crew that handles lines & takes turns at helm while navigating Lake Tahoe's clear waters

Trained guides lead groups through class III & IV rapids, pausing to cliff dive & cook at campsites along Klamath River.

Sage instructors teach pupils of all experience levels essentials of English or Western riding such as trotting & galloping

During a group lesson on land or water, experienced kitesurfers show participants how to set up, control and maneuver, and practice safety.