Five people were stranded on an island along the American River in Carmichael after their raft got snagged on a tree and popped, but they were all safely assisted back to shore by Metro Fire crews.

A survivor is speaking out about a rafting accident that nearly took her life. It happened along the lower American River, where there have been multiple water rescues so far this year.

At American River Raft Rentals, the employees have the rafts ready. Co-owner Kent Hansen said the three-day weekend brings out hundreds of people who want to spend their day off, floating on the ...

Raft the American River Rafting in the American River is an essential summertime activity in the Sacramento area, according to social media users.

Summer 2024 events in Sacramento, California, include Farm to Fork food festival, biking in Yolo, rafting the American River and chalk art.