Outdoor adventure: Unplug, unwind, and get wet on a Western float trip It’s all about the gradient. And the rock gardens. And, of course, the snowmelt. Take all three, surround them with soaring mountains, from the Rockies to the Sierra and even off to the Northwest where the Alaska Range rises, and you have a whitewater playground that won’t disappoint. Ready to get outside? Explore outdoor adventure… 1 min read June 16, 2015 Keep up with Alaska