NRS

09/04/2026

At a time when so much of the world is becoming automated and algorithmic, we are taking a stand: Human-powered enjoyment of nature is a radical and necessary act. So is the work of caring for these places and for one another. And that is something that only humans can do.

Learn more about the "why" behind our latest campaign, , and the inspiration for our short film, at nrs.com/futureproof.

08/29/2026

We've all had one of those ideas... one that seems crazy, but it just can't let you go. For Annie DeAngelo and Victoria Rossin it was a self-support trip stand up paddleboarding the entire length of the Salmon River.

20+ days consecutive days of paddleboarding, from Stanley, Idaho, to Heller Bar, Washington. 398 scenic miles of whitewater, wildlife, and nights spent under the stars.

After getting married on the banks of the Salmon, Annie and Toria returned with SUPs to honeymoon their way from Stanley to the Snake.

08/28/2026

The more advanced robotic intelligence becomes, the more we’re convinced that when it comes to guiding a raft, there’s some skills you just can’t download.

Join the trend sweeping the country with SkyLR5000 – World’s First Robotic River Guide. Only on YouTube.

Don't Miss : Robots Make Terrible Guides 🦾 Now on YouTube.

08/25/2026

Why choose SkyLR5000? No interpersonal drama! With robotic rafting intelligence, there’s no late nights, no messy break-ups, no hangovers or hang ups. Pre-programmable start times, so your robotic river guide is guaranteed to be 15 minutes early.

SkyLR5000 client testimonial:

“One SkyLR5000 is more than enough.” – Joe, Owner, We Go Rafting.

“Worst robot ever.” – Cedar, raft guide.

08/25/2026

🫣 Now you see me, now you don't.

Class up your act with our Covert Changing Poncho — made with our favorite lightweight fleece.

📸 Scott Martin Images

08/24/2026

Eddie & Caroline knew that their trip up the Columbia River, moving from Astoria, Oregon, to Lewiston, Idaho, wouldn't be easy. But with every paddle stroke, the secrets the salmon—their literal and figurative guides—use to navigate home became increasingly clear, the currents, whitecaps, and shallows creating a map to the river's surface and the depths below.

Eddie and Caroline journey up the Columbia River guided by its original navigators: salmon returning home from the sea.

08/22/2026

Why choose SkyLR5000? No need for rescue training and licensing.

SkyLR5000 firmware contains all the latest rescue techniques, including swimmer identification alerts. And with a simple monthly subscription plan, there’s no need to organize costly training classes or help guides maintain up-to-date certifications.

“If I wanted to go rafting with an alarm clock, I would have brought mine from home.” – James, rafting guest.

08/20/2026

Kids. They grow so fast. What’s a boating parent to do? Whether you’re looking to introduce your kids to the river or you’ve got miniature pros who are raring to go, finding the right gear can be daunting. Simplify getting to the water with these from paddling parents Nick Troutman and Emily Jackson.

Quick tip: You don’t need all the fancy gear to get your kids out on the water! Prioritize a properly fitting PFD— and don’t forget about footwear!

08/19/2026

Why choose SkyLR5000? Durable, all-weather housing.

Every SkyLR5000 features articulated joints, a durable titanium housing, and fully waterproof construction. SkyLR5000 can’t get cold, doesn’t need food or water, and won’t ask for a pro-deal. IPX7 / submersible up to 1 meter for 30 minutes.

“The other rafts looked like they were having more fun.” — Sam, rafting guest.

| Coming August 2026

08/17/2026

After weeks of crossing glaciers, climbing peaks, and pulling more than 100 pounds across the Arctic, the greatest lesson of the expedition came from the gentlest part of the journey. The river.

In Part 3 of the Baffin Island Expedition, Heather reflects on how the journey's final days on the Kuugaaluk River became an invitation to slow down, listen to what the landscape was trying to teach them, and carry those lessons home.

"Those few days paddling the Kuugaaluk River were refreshing in many ways. It offered space, peace, and, as down as I was feeling, I couldn't escape the childlike need to play." ✨

As her Baffin Island expedition nears its end, Heather Smallpage comes full circle and reflects on the challenging yet cathartic experience.