American Whitewater Info

Kayak Session is proud to collaborate with American Whitewater, a non-profit river conservation organization. Our mission is to show kayaking at its best with amazing pictures of paddling on beautiful rivers. Without the hard work and dedication of AW, we would have a difficult time portraying these incredible rivers, and it would probably become even more difficult in the years to come. We would like to acknowledge this work and AW has agreed to keep us updated on some of the projects they are involved in.

Words and photos: Thomas O’Keefe

Celebrating the 50 th  Anniversary of the Wilderness Act When American Whitewater was founded 60 years ago, one of the original principles included protection of the wilderness character of waterways through conservation of water, forests, parks, wildlife, and related resources. Our founders also sought to promote appreciation and respect for the value of wilderness activity and whitewater sports. We value protection of wild rivers and the landscapes they flow through, but we also believe the public should have the opportunity to experience and enjoy these places. Ten years after American Whitewater was founded, on September 3rd, 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Wilderness Act into law, officially establishing the Wilderness Preservation system in the United States “where the earth and its community of life are…

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Kayak Session (Digital) - 1 Issue, KS#52 (winter 2014)

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