As we prepare to close our doors for the season on October 31st, I find myself sitting on a chilly morning, watching the last few trips drift downstream. It’s been a quiet, contemplative week—one that gives us space to reflect on how much has changed in such a short time. The Beginning It was May… Read more »
End of an era, start of a new adventure
Fourteen years ago, I visited the Shenandoah Valley looking for a location to host an adventure race. With Shenandoah National Park, George Washington National Forest, and the Shenandoah River, the area was perfect as an outdoor adventure playground. Not long into the reconnaissance, I came across Downriver Canoe Company, an old-school outfitter nestled right on… Read more »