Rolando Arrieta
Stories
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National
Helene’s damage to North Carolina’s Green River affects businesses that depend on it
In western North Carolina, tubing, rafting and kayaking shops are assessing whether the rivers will be safe enough to open by next Summer following the devastating damage from the remnants of Hurricane Helene.
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National
With no running water, Asheville finds other ways to flush thousands of toilets
Since the remnants of Hurricane Helene hit Asheville, most of the city has been without running water. The people of Asheville have devised elaborate systems to stay clean and flush their toilets.
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National
Action-packed and heart-thumping, Kayak Cross makes its Olympic debut in Paris
Kayak Cross, formerly known as Extreme Slalom, is mayhem. Kayakers bombard down strong currents, knocking other athletes out of the way while swerving around padded buoys hanging from above.
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Arts & Life
Whitewater kayaking might not be for the faint of heart, but rapids are my sanctuary
It's a thrill to go from my Washington, D.C., office to an outdoor adventure. I can run the rapids or just paddle the Potomac River, while leaving the city behind.
