Building Confidence & Community 
Cali Collective Chief Instigator, Melissa DeMarie, chats about the origins of Cali Collective in this…
melissademarieOctober 7, 2019
Learning Confidence on the Owyhee
This spring, I was invited on a three day trip on the Owyhee River, or…
melissademarieSeptember 24, 2019
Girls Gone Rogue
Fun for everyone! Fun is fond and foolish, frivolous and free. It’s part of The…
melissademarieAugust 1, 2019
The River Spoke to Me
How often have you been in a situation where you had this thought “I didn’t…
melissademarieJuly 17, 2019
Pint-Sized Perspective: Full Moon Paddle
Recently, I went on my first full moon paddle from Coloma to Lotus, with my…
melissademarieApril 30, 2019
Melissa DeMarie: Paddle Heroes Award 2019 Recipient
Cali Collective Chief Instigator, Melissa DeMarie, was recognized by the American Canoe Association California Chapter…
melissademarieMarch 19, 2019
Pint-Sized Perspective: Skiing & Whitewater Kayaking
Hello, my name is Hannah Musgrove. I do a lot of skiing and kayaking and…
melissademarieFebruary 13, 2019
Out Living It! First Descents & Cali Collective
There’s not much that can get me out of bed before 6am on a weekend.…
melissademarieOctober 23, 2018
Crossing Over – Four Days Kayaking the Rogue River of Southern Oregon
Over the years Life beats us up. Not whining, just stating facts. Therefore, it is…
melissademarieJuly 11, 2018
Women’s Movement Takes to the Water
When Melissa DeMarie found herself side-lined with a shoulder injury four years ago, her…
melissademarieMay 31, 2018