Staying in the current

2026-06-05

What to Bring on a Rafting Trip

So you’ve just booked a trip with Wildwater...congratulations! We’re stoked to meet you and show you the river we call home.

Now you might be wondering: “What do I need to bring?” Good news! That’s exactly what this post is here for. Below, we’ll cover everything from what we provide to what we recommend you bring, plus a few things to leave at home.

2026-06-01

Our Favorite Leavenworth Hikes

The experience of a whitewater rafting trip on the Wenatchee River is sure to create Christmas-card-worthy smiles and unforgettable memories, but your outdoor adventure doesn’t have to stop there.

We’re located in Peshastin, Washington, just four miles from Leavenworth, and our area is full of incredible opportunities to keep exploring. From stroller-friendly loops right in town to more challenging hikes for a full day in the mountains, there’s something here for everyone.

2025-06-13

Cool Off the Wild Way

When the summer sun turns up the heat in central Washington, there’s no better way to cool off than grabbing a paddle and hitting the rapids with Wildwater River Guides.

2025-06-12

Give a Schnitzel

At Wildwater River Guides, we’ve spent decades guiding adventurers down some of Washington’s most iconic rivers—and if there’s one thing we’ve learned along the way, it’s that wild places only stay wild when we treat them with care.

2025-05-16

Yonder East Taproom Discounts in Cashmere

Exclusive Offer: $1 off for Wildwater Guests at Yonder East

To make the best of your day, and make your trip even more rad, we have partnered with Yonder East to give you a discount on your celebratory beverage after your trip with Wildwater! It’s the perfect way to toast to your adventure and enjoy the local flavors of the Wenatchee Valley.

2023-07-10

Land Acknowledgement

We would like to begin by acknowledging that the land on which we operate, specifically the Wenatchee River located on the P'squosa tribal lands, the Tieton River located on Yakama tribal lands, and the White Salmon River located on Wasco tribal lands, is stolen indigenous land. We recognize the historical and ongoing injustices inflicted upon the P'squosa, Yakama, and Wasco peoples, whose connection to this land predates colonization.

2023-05-12

Where is my ___?!

With the beginning season upon us, it is important to know where all of your gear is and if it is in good working order. Our staff collaborated to give some insight as to what we do to get ready for the river, and how to successfully set yourself up for a fun season!

2022-06-02

Whitewater Kayaking: Skills and Drills (Part One)

Making the most of Class II sections comes in many forms. Sometimes there are epic surf waves to be caught on the fly or with eddy service, sometimes there are just-right eddy lines that make a stern squirt come off effortlessly. But even when conditions aren’t as playful as they could be, there are ways of making a relatively ho-hum stretch of river a little more challenging. Here are five of our favorite ways to add some spice to your next Class II ramble.

2022-05-11

April Showers Bring May Flow(er)s

We had a dry winter, but April brought a bucketload of water to our snowpack. What does that increased Snow Water Equivalent (SWE) mean for our rafting season?

2021-05-13

MAY GIVEAWAY

Giveaway Alert!!

2020-12-08

Nooksack Eagle Floats

Our friends at River Dog Outfitters are offering Bald Eagle trips on the Wild and Scenic North Fork of Nooksack river this winter. This is a great way to get outside and experience one of the largest gatherings of Bald Eagles in North America.

2020-05-19

Covid-19 Information

Wildwater’s COVID-19 NOTICE

Updated Operating procedures for our Rafting Trips, Kayak Instruction, and all other trips/offerings as of May 13th, 2022.