California's majestic scenic landscape, mountain ranges, rivers and mild climate make the state a haven for outdoor sports. From the far northern part of the state, to the Kaweah River near Visalia, rafting is a sport enjoyed throughout the...
The Pacific Northwest is home to dozens of white-water rivers popular with rafters and outdoor enthusiasts. Oregon has a variety of rivers for visitors of all levels and fitness to raft. River rafting outfitters in Oregon generally offer river...
Maine offers a number of locations for rafting with rapids ranging to class I to V. According to Magic Falls, Maine has more miles of whitewater rafting than all the rest of New England and New York combined. This means that there is enough...
The natural beauty of the rugged Pocono Mountains draws visitors each year with cool summer temperatures and spectacular autumn foliage. Plentiful outdoor activities delight nature lovers with opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, camping and...
Rafting--whether it be white water, motorized trips, canoeing or kayaking--is one of the most exhilarating ways to explore some of the world's greatest rivers. Additionally, the thrill and physical exertion required make rafting an excellent...
Rafting in Utah offers participants rich experiences discovering scenic, historic and archaeological sites. Several of Utah's rivers provide lasting memories including floating down the Green River, Colorado River and San Juan River. Rafting...
Whitewater rafting can be a fun and exciting activity for you and your friends or family when you decide to take a vacation to the Grand Canyon. Many parts of the Grand Canyon National Park are only accessible by river which makes a rafting trips...
Active travelers looking to race into the heart of crashing white water will find that opportunities abound on several rivers in Oregon. Orange Torpedo, a whitewater outfitter based in Merlin, Oregon, offers a variety of rafting trips on the Rogue...
West Virginia is known for some of the best white water rivers in the eastern part of the United States. Many rafting and adventure companies offer trips on the rivers, from half-day cruises to overnight camping trips. Companies offer a number of...
With 20 major rivers in the state frequented by rafting outfitters, Colorado offers outdoor enthusiasts three seasons of whitewater adventure. Spring snow melt swells rivers, creating heart-pounding hydraulics to thrill adrenaline junkies, while...
Southeastern Alaska's Denali National Park has plenty to offer visitors, from snow-capped mountains to abundant wildlife. Active visitors can choose from a number of things to do, including river rafting trips during the summer months. There are...
California has some of the best and most popular whitewater rafting trips in the United States. Active travelers can take advantage of dozens of runs to choose from in a variety of locations and environments. Whether you want challenging class IV...
The Grand Canyon is home to the Colorado River, one of the ultimate challenges for rafting adventurers. It is famous for its whitewater, but novices can also relax with quieter rafting trips. Traveling by river also allows rafters to visit parts...
The powerful Colorado River tumbles through some of the most diverse scenery in the United States, from its beginnings high in the Rocky Mountains, onward through the dynamic deserts of the Colorado Plateau and through one of America's most sacred...
Rafting is an alternative way to explore the Grand Canyon while enjoying the great outdoors. With sections of still water and extreme whitewater rapids, the Colorado River at the Grand Canyon has rafting trips for all levels of skill and daring....
Whitewater rafting is not for the faint of heart. It is an adrenaline-pumping activity that can also be strenuous, depending on the type of trip you choose. If you have health problems exacerbated by strenuous activity, consult your physician...
The mountain rivers and creeks of New York State offer excellent whitewater rafting possibilities. Most of the whitewater rafting in New York can be found in or near the Adirondack Mountains. But less than a two-hour drive from New York City in...
Big Bend National Park's southern border is a strip of oasis in the desert called the Rio Grande Wild and Scenic River. The river marks the U.S. and Mexican border and offers spectacular scenery as it traverses 118 miles and three major canyons....
Wyoming is a recreational paradise; with whitewater rafting trips being one of the state's most popular activities complete with scenic backdrops of the Grand Teton mountain range. Energetic and active travelers heading to Wyoming will find dozens...
One of the most famous landmarks in the U.S., the Grand Canyon attracts visitors to come from across the nation and the world to see nature at its best. Visitors come to hike into the canyon, step out onto the glass Skywalk, take helicopter rides...
If you're planning a vacation in Vegas, you're probably looking forward to winding down in a resort hotel, eating at a variety of restaurants and taking in a few shows. However, to really get the benefit of your time away, you should include an...
Imagine rafting on a river in the desert with 1,500-foot-high walls of rock on either side, navigating Class III and IV rapids, and then settling into another canyon with more high stone walls. It is the stuff of movies, but you can experience it...
What's better than rafting in Oregon? How about a multiday rafting trip? With its mountains and rivers rushing to the sea, Oregon has many rapids and exciting waterways to explore. At least eight have "Wild and Scenic" designations. Along with...
Topping a lot of bucket lists, rafting the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon draws tens of thousands of people every year. Starting downstream in the placid water at Lee's Ferry doesn't begin to hint at the roller-coaster ride waiting...
Washington's many mountain rivers provide rafting adventures for riders of all skill levels. Travel through rough rapids by raft on some rivers and calm stretches of scenic flat waters on others. Outdoor enthusiasts hoping to ride the rapids can...
Colorado is a river-runner's paradise with over a dozen runs on various rivers spread throughout the state. From mild, family-friendly trips to advanced white water adventures, Colorado's rivers can accommodate your river-rafting preferences....
Warm winter temperatures and sunshine make Phoenix, Arizona, an inviting place to enjoy outdoor fitness when much of the country is experiencing bitter weather. While the desert is the last place you may expect to find enough water for rafting,...
Adventure seekers flock to the northern New Mexico's Rio Grande River each year beginning in mid-April when the snow pack begins to melt in the Wolf Creek mountain range of Colorado. The high-volume, rough water class III and IV rapids usually...
Maine's rivers are famous for challenging whitewater rapids -- a dream for rafting enthusiasts who want to test their skills. Taking on rivers in Maine requires some courage, as they have a range of Class III, IV and V challenges, according to...
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