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Friends of the River uniquely and proudly provide the River Quest Program and support the volunteer led Rafting program.  Learn more about these programs below.  To see a list of Member Outing Rafting trips click on "Calendar" above.

Rafting Program

The Rafting Program is supported by 300+ river guides who are active volunteers for Friends of the River. The Rafting Program strives to enhance public awareness about rivers and water resources, to make river running accessible and enjoyable, and to raise public support of Friends of the River's statewide river conservation and water policy reform efforts. Learn more.

River Quest Program

River Quest provides over 200 youth per year with the personal and group challenges of river rafting, and includes interactive exercises designed for cultivating teamwork, leadership, and environmental education.  Young people and their mentors will benefit from new and exciting experiences: they work as a team to prepare river equipment for a day-long expedition, paddle through class three whitewater rapids, and learn about the natural resources and wildlife habitat in historically significant river canyon: the South Fork American River.  They also learn how Friends of the River empowers people through grassroots action and public advocacy. Learn more.