John Wesley Powell: The Father of Whitewater River Rafting
North America’s rivers, like the Mississippi and Colorado, were once lifelines for pioneers. While ancient civilizations rafted too, John Wesley Powell is the undisputed father of modern whitewater rafting, which surged in popularity in the mid-20th century.
10 American Whiskey Distilleries Named After Rivers
The rhythmic flow of a river symbolizes the transformation of barley into whiskey. This connection between the spirit, the land, and the water has inspired many distilleries to name themselves after nearby rivers.