Up a Creek Without A Paddle
Baldface Creek is in the South Kalmiopsis Roadless Area, Oregon’s largest unprotected national forest wild area, directly adjacent to the congressionally protected Kalmiopsis Wilderness. Having grown up in Southern Oregon and worked on various initiatives, like the River Democracy Act... Read More →
What’s in My Bag: An ER Nurse’s Backcountry First Aid Kit for River Trips
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been thankful to have my little first aid kit with me on the river, let alone how many times I’ve wished I’d brought it along when I hadn’t. A well-stocked first aid... Read More →
Packing tips and tricks to keep you organized, warm and safe
I often hear friends and relatives complain about traveling for work. Airport layovers, cheap hotels, email news chains, pointless meetings. You know, classic “Office Space” type shenanigans. For me personally, I am so very fortunate that when I’m travelling for... Read More →
Lessons From a Month on Peru’s Rivers, Living Out of Dry Bags
When I decided to go to Peru, the first thing I wrote on my checklist was dry bags. Three days later, I was in Lima with the team, a list of rivers, and no real idea what was going to... Read More →
Where River, Service, and Industry Meet: An All-Women Veterans Trip Through the Gates of Lodore
In June 2025, I joined something truly special: the first-ever, all-women veterans multi-day rafting trip through the Gates of Lodore in Dinosaur National Monument. Organized by Philip Crowley of Veteran Excursions, this five-day journey brought together women veterans to find... Read More →
2026 Team Watershed Applications!
The wait is over – Team Watershed 2026 applications are officially open! We’re looking for passionate, adventure-loving humans who live for the outdoors, capture the good stuff, and can’t help but brag on their favorite Watershed drybag. Whether your playground... Read More →
2024 Team Watershed Applications!
**APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED** Fall is here and that means it’s time to pick our new set of ultimate Team Watershed Brand Ambassadors for 2024! The full list of Team Watershed duties are below (spoiler alert – they’re easy and you’ll love... Read More →