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December 1, 2000September 2, 2026 by Bill Donahue

The Same River Twice

As a travel destination for kayakers, the Los Angeles River—that 50-mile concrete channel that cuts through the heart of the city—is underrated.

Mother Jones
Edited by Monika Bauerlein.
Photos by James Rexroad.
Nominated for a National Magazine Award.

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