Health in Nature: The Science

In his book, The Creation, Dr. E.O. Wilson engages in a dialogue with an imaginary preacher in order to argue persuasively that both science and religion have compelling reasons to support the good stewardship and preservation of Nature. He defines Nature as “the original environment and its life forms before human impact”. As one of […]

Golden River History

A rafting trip down the American River is a trip through history. Amazing events have occurred in the El Dorado foothills that have influenced the course of history. The geology starts the story. Millions of years ago, in the Triassic period (251-199 million years ago) the Pacific Plate was beginning to be shoved underneath the […]

Introductory Packrafting Clinic at Mother Lode River Center

New Activity

Celebrate our 50th Anniversary with deep discounts on rafting & more!

Special 50th Anniversary Ropes and Rafting Events

Join us on  for a thrilling half-day of high ropes and rafting—no minimum group size required! Celebrate with us and book your adventure now!

Event Dates: June 15th, June 22, July 20th, July 27th, August 10th, August 17th