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Trip Planning
- How to Read a USGS River Gauge Before Paddling — Read a USGS river gauge by confirming the station, measurement, units, observation time, recent trend, and data warnings.
- Whitewater Kayaking First-Trip Checklist — Plan a first whitewater kayaking trip through qualified instruction on Class I–II water on the International Scale of River Difficulty.
Safety Skills
- What to Do If You Swim in Whitewater — If you unexpectedly swim in whitewater, keep your personal flotation device on, get your face clear of the water, control your breathing, and follow the…