Running rivers since 1978…
Tributary Whitewater Tours was founded by Dan Buckley in 1978. He wanted to share the excitement, wonder, and natural beauty that rivers have to offer with others. Since then he has been an integral player in the development of Whitewater Rafting in California.
In March of 2018 Dan sold the company to a young river guide who holds similar aspirations. Jeremiah Copper purchased not only Tributary Whitewater Tours, but also Adventure Connection. This formed one of the largest American River outfitters and we rebranded as RaftCalifornia.com. Over the next few years, Tributary acquired more companies and river permits, including rivers in Oregon & Idaho. The name Raft California was no longer applicable to those locations, thankfully we had kept our official name as Tributary Whitewater and in 2023 have re-branded as our original name.
Rogue River Trips Added
New Year - New Tributary!
Snake River Trips Added
Canyon Outfitters was founded by George Hauptman in 1980, after his first rafting trip on the Rogue River, he decided that river life was the dream to follow. George met his bride to be, Lynette, on a Rogue River trip. George and Lynette created a partnership and an amazing company, like family with rafting trip on Hells Canyon and more for over 40 years.
In late 2022 Tributary Whitewater acquired Canyon Outfitters, adding the trips personally curated by the Hauptmans to our incredible river experiences. Tributary, and owner Jeremiah Copper, are looking forward to continuing these trips.
New Office in Lotus, CA
Raftoregon.com Addition
High Desert River Outfitters was a well-trusted and family-owned rafting outfit since 1990. The dream was started by brothers Gary and Larry out of Portland, Oregon. During the summers, they would spend their weekends in Maupin, OR guiding rafts and excited clients down the Deschutes River. Throughout the decades High Desert River Outfitters has held permits and ran trips on many rivers including the Rogue, Owyhee, Deschutes, McKenzie, North Santiam and more.