White Water Collection

Spokane, Washington, 1880s
Spokane Falls before the great fire, Washington Territory, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Wales, Gwynedd, Bala. White water kayaking on the Tryweryn River at the National Whitewater Centre

Rafting furs from the northwoods to market
Fur traders steering a raft through rapids of a river. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Picture No. 11671300
Puffin Island and lighthouse Winter. Date:

Kayaking on the Zambezi River, Batoka Gorge, Victoria Falls, border of Zambia / Zimbabwe
Kayaking on the Zambezi River, Batoka Gorge, Victoria Falls, border of Zambia/Zimbabwe

The Dalles of the St. Louis, 1874. Creator: W. J. Linton
The Dalles of the St. Louis, 1874. Rapids on the St Louis River which flows through Minnesota and Wisconsin, USA....Nature is harsh, rugged, and sombre

Mackay Falls along the Milford Track in the South Island New Zealand
Mackay Falls along the Milford Track, Fiordland National Park, in the South Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Rainbow and Voringsfossen waterfall, Hardanger region, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

The Niagara above the Falls - by our special artist G. H. Andrews, 1860. Creator: Richard Principal Leitch
The Niagara above the Falls - by our special artist G. H. Andrews, 1860. The Niagara River, forming part of the boundary line between the United States and Canada

Canadians Shooting Rapids in Canoes, 1911. Creator: Unknown
Canadians Shooting Rapids in Canoes, 1911. From "The Book of the Coronation". [Cassell and Company, Ltd. London, 1911]

Many Thai fishing boat mooring in sea near Pattaya, Thailand at sunset

Red no swimming flag warning for tourist not to swim during storm coming in the sea

Landscape of the Verzasca River in autumn, Canton Tessin, Switzerland, November 2011. Taken for the Freshwater Project

Young Girl Worshipping Beside Waterfall

Rapids of the stream Ache in the Oetz valley, Oetz, Tyrol, Austria

Rapids of the otztaler Ache in the otztal, otz, Tyrol, Austria

Caldera Creek in Boquete, Panama, Central America

Caldera Creek rapids in Boquete, Panama, Central America

Costa Rica, Heredia Province, Sarapiqui, La Virgen, White Water Rafting, Sarapiqui River, Rainforest

Oceania, New Zealand, North Island, Rotorua, Okere River, Tutea Falls

White-water rapids on a mountain beck
Scottish hills and lochs: - White-water rapids on a mountain beck Date: circa 1930

Shane Thorne South African Pro Surfer Mr Price Pro Ballito 2010 Ballito, Natal, South Africa 08 July 2010 Date: 08 July 2010

Rudy Palmboom South African Pro Surfer Mr Price Pro Ballito 2010 Ballito, Natal, South Africa 08 July 2010 Date: 08 July 2010

Royden Bryson South African Pro Surfer Mr Price Pro Ballito 2010 Ballito, Natal, South Africa 08 July 2010 Date: 08 July 2010

Matthew Bromley South African Pro Surfer Mr Price Pro Ballito 2010 Ballito, Natal, South Africa 08 July 2010 Date: 08 July 2010

Kyle Lane South African Pro Surfer Mr Price Pro Ballito 2010 Ballito, Natal, South Africa 08 July 2010 Date: 08 July 2010

Steven Sawyer Jeffreys Bay Surfer Local Surfers Jeffreys Bay, , South Africa 22 June 2010 Date: 22 June 2010

Local Surfers Jeffreys Bay Surfer Date: 22 June 2010

Rasool Hendricks & Other Jeffreys Bay Surfers Local Surfers Jeffreys Bay, South Africa 22 June 2010 Date: 22 June 2010

Older Local Surfer Jeffreys Bay Local Surfers Jeffreys Bay, South Africa 22 June 2010 Date: 22 June 2010

Local Surfer Jeffreys Bay Date: 22 June 2010

Frankie Oberholzer South African Pro Surfer Mr Price Pro Ballito 2010 Ballito, Natal, South Africa 08 July 2010 Date: 08 July 2010

Gavin Roberts South African Pro Surfer Mr Price Pro Ballito 2010 Ballito, Natal, South Africa 08 July 2010 Date: 08 July 2010

Devyn Mattheys South African Pro Surfer Mr Price Pro Ballito 2010 Ballito, Natal, South Africa 08 July 2010 Date: 08 July 2010

David Weare South African Pro Surfer Mr Price Pro Ballito 2010 Ballito, Natal, South Africa 08 July 2010 Date: 08 July 2010

Damien Fahrenfort South African Pro Surfer Mr Price Pro Ballito 2010 Ballito, Natal, South Africa 08 July 2010 Date: 08 July 2010

Dale Staples South African Pro Surfer Mr Price Pro Ballito 2010 Ballito, Natal, South Africa 08 July 2010 Date: 08 July 2010

Casey Grant South African Pro Surfer Mr Price Pro Ballito 2010 Ballito, Natal, South Africa 08 July 2010 Date: 08 July 2010

Snake River
USA, Rocky Mountains, Wyoming, Jackson, Snake River, Lunch Counter Rapids

Ocean wave breaking with frothy spray at Oahu, Hawaii, USA
Close-up of turquoise ocean wave breaking with frothy spray; Oahu, Hawaii, United States of America

Canyon Entenlochklamm in Tyrol. Europe, Austria

Saved, 1889 (etching on cream wove paper)
877258 Saved, 1889 (etching on cream wove paper) by Homer, Winslow (1836-1910); 65.4x89.5 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA; American, out of copyright

The Tributaries of the Mississippi, illustration from The Dore Gallery, engraved by Stephane Pannemaker (1847-1930)
LLM438703 The Tributaries of the Mississippi, illustration from The Dore Gallery, engraved by Stephane Pannemaker (1847-1930), published c.1890 (digitally enhanced image) by Dore

The Fowlers Crag, 1887 (oil on canvas)
THA217353 The Fowlers Crag, 1887 (oil on canvas) by Graham, Peter (1836-1921); 162.5x121.9 cm; Towneley Hall Art Gallery and Museum, Burnley

On the Dockart, Killin, Perthshire, Scotland, 1887 (oil on canvas)
3744053 On the Dockart, Killin, Perthshire, Scotland, 1887 (oil on canvas) by Surtees, John (1819-1915); 50.8x40.6 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle); (add.info)

Wooden rafts on a stream in the Black Forest, Germany (litho)
5997242 Wooden rafts on a stream in the Black Forest, Germany (litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wooden rafts on a stream in the Black Forest, Germany)

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"Captivating White Water Adventures: From Spokane to Bala and Beyond" Embarking on a journey through time, we delve into the thrilling world of white water. Our first stop takes us back to the 1880s in Spokane, Washington, where adrenaline junkies sought solace amidst rushing rapids. The echoes of their daring exploits still resonate today. Across the Atlantic Ocean, in Wales' enchanting Gwynedd region lies Bala – a picturesque haven for those seeking aquatic thrills. Here, nature's masterpiece unfolds as cascading waters paint an awe-inspiring portrait that captivates all who lay eyes upon it. As we flip through Picture No. 11671300, frozen moments come alive before us. The Dalles of St. Louis in 1874 reveals a scene reminiscent of untamed beauty and raw power intertwining harmoniously - an artist's brushstroke etched forever in history by W. J Linton. Venturing further south to New Zealand's South Island unveils Mackay Falls along the legendary Milford Track – a paradise for adventurers yearning to conquer nature's challenges while being serenaded by roaring torrents echoing through ancient canyons. Our expedition continues across continents as kayakers brave the Zambezi River within Batoka Gorge at Victoria Falls; here at this border between Zambia and Zimbabwe, they navigate treacherous white-water rapids with unwavering determination and skill. A kaleidoscope emerges before our eyes as rainbows dance alongside Voringsfossen waterfall - Norway's majestic testament to nature’s grandeur that leaves spectators spellbound by its ethereal charm. Closer to home but no less breathtaking are the Horseshoe Falls nestled within Niagara Falls' embrace in Ontario, Canada. A symphony of thunderous roars accompanies these magnificent falls as they plunge relentlessly into churning white-water rapids below—a sight that evokes both awe and reverence.