On the James River, strangers who rarely share a room—let alone a raft—paddled into one of America’s most sensitive topics: election integrity.
On August 24, RAFT for America brought a group of North Carolinians to the Nantahala River to confront something many of them had been quietly carrying: strained or broken relationships with the people they love.
Under the red cliffs of the Green River, Utahns came together for an unforgettable RAFT for America experience.
In the mountains of Western North Carolina, the French Broad River winds through communities still recovering from Hurricane Helene’s destruction.
Our final RAFT for America event in 2024 was hosted on the iconic Colorado River in Utah, where fittingly, Spencer Cox and Chris Peterson - as opponents during their 2020 Gubernatorial campaign - helped inspire RAFT for America by publicly embracing the idea of disagreeing better and promoting respect across the aisle, in spite of their deep political differences.
Our Ocoee River trip brought together 25 participants and 6 rafting outfitters for another powerful RAFT for America experience, forging connections across differences.
Our recent Nantahala River trip brought together 36 participants from diverse political and personal backgrounds for an unforgettable experience.
On July 11, 2024, educators, students, and current and former Maine legislators rafted the Kennebec River together as part of RAFT for America. The shared challenge created space for trust, curiosity, and real conversation — showing that when Americans paddle together, common ground follows.
Amid the rushing waters of the Lehigh River, rafters of all political backgrounds came together for an unforgettable experience.
