Whitewater rafting and canoeing outfitters are as diverse as the rivers they raft. The differences between whitewater and canoeing outfitters, though these differences are subtle, are in the food outfitters serve, the guides outfitters hire, how they are trained and the white water equipment outfitters use on their rivers. The biggest difference, between most whitewater rafting outfitters, is the owners’ and staffs’ relationship and attitude with their guests. Over the years certain white water rafting and canoeing outfitters, who share similar core values and codes of ethics and who believe in providing their guests with the very best adventure vacation experience, have joined together to form Adventure Gateway – America’s Top Whitewater Rafting and Canoeing Outfitters. Our diverse group of outdoor adventure vacation specialists shares the passion for running the best, highest quality Whitewater Rivers and canoe trips, lodging packages and adventure vacation activities.

Rivers and lakes are as diverse as the outfitters who raft, canoe, kayak and paddle on them. The Adventure Gateway Outfitters raft and canoe on America’s Best Whitewater Rivers and Wilderness Lakes. Most of these waterways are protected by State or Federal Agency’s to ensure your white water rafting trip experience is pristine and beautiful. Our members operate on many of the well known rivers and lakes; the Colorado River in Grand Canyon National Park, the Rio Grande in Big Bend National Park, the Rogue Wild and Scenic River, the Middle Fork of the Salmon in Idaho, Cataract Canyon in Canyonlands National Park Utah, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area in Minnesota, the New River Gorge National River in West Virginia and the Buffalo National River in Arkansas, the Arkansas River in Colorado, the Penobscot River in Maine, the Chattooga River in South Carolina, and lesser known Coldwater River in the Panhandle of Florida to name some of the river adventures available through our members.

Adventure Gateway’s selective process takes the guess work out of choosing the right outfitter. Adventure Gateway includes only the very best whitewater outfitters, canoe outfitters, lodges, and cabins in the country. Choosing the length of trip and the type of wild adventure vacations or mild family adventures vacations: a scenic float trip, fishing, kayaking instruction and sea kayaking, bird watching, moose tours or a land-based adventure like mountain biking, jeep tours or get-a-way cabins for retreats with family, friends, corporate, scouts or church groups, is the hardest part.

Explore this site first and then choose one of our member’s sites for more in-depth information about their specific trips and experiences. Call any of our member’s (800) phone numbers or use our Adventure Gateway Catalogs and Brochures online request information form. Our knowledgeable staff will be able to answer questions about trips or direct you to the outfitter who best meets your needs.