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5 Must Do Experiences In Nepal
Welcome to the magical land of Nepal. This incredible Himalayan nation as well as having some of the world’s most exciting river trips is home to some amazing vistas and history, well worth looking into on your next adventure. You simply can’t go to Nepal and not take a scenic Everest Flight. These flights leave […]
A Loo With A View
As something we all need to do each day (yes even the Queen) broaching the subject of ‘the loo’ on a whitewater rafting trip needs to be handled with discretion. The reality is, as part of a rafting vacation, actually it is a wonderful place to go each day, do your thing with a view that […]
Anatomy Of The Whitewater Raft
Do you know your thwart from your foot cup? Hamish McMaster, Owner & Founder of Water By Nature, is here with a quick guide to the terminology used in and around your raft. Guest: Arguably the most important part of the trip. Without you guys, we would probably all have office jobs and not be […]
Give yourself the gift of a digital detox
How many times have you been out to a restaurant these days and seen a whole family on their devices not even talking to each other? How often do you feel compelled to check your social media notifications or emails? Does your phone ping endlessly with text messages or WhatsApp notifications? Have you noticed how […]
Is Rafting Scary, Or Am I Just A Wimp?
Whitewater rafting over the years has been plagued by a number of myths scaring regular people away from this safe and fun vacation. We are sure you have heard a few of these over the years. When it comes to going on a rafting holiday, ask plenty of questions to your outfitter. You will flip […]
The Karnali River – An Iconic Adventure
Even to think the name—Karnali—brings floods of adrenaline- and tranquility-drenched intensities through my body. Though somehow over a decade has passed since I last ran the Karnali River, in my younger days I spent months of days along its shores and beaches and navigating its waters. I became familiar with its curves and twists and […]
10 Of The World’s Best Rapids
Always open to debate amongst guides and guests alike, here are some of our favourite rafting rapids that we get to run each and every year. Despite this not being an exhaustive list, it is based on what we hear from you, our guest, and what the guides love to run as well. By all […]
Family Rafting Adventures
Last summer, I was fortunate enough to share an amazing adventure with my wife and 2 kids on the Salmon River in Idaho. What made it amazing, was sharing with my family a passion for what I do and what takes me away from family life at home. For any of us with families, that […]
Interview With A Serial Rafter – Dave Hard.
How many rafting trips have you done with Water By Nature Dave? Well I reckon it is about 17 but I might be wrong, it is a lot though and dates back to the creation of Water By Nature. Which was the most memorable and why? The million dollar question! People are always asking for […]
