This guest post was written by American Adventure Expeditions from Colorado.
There is nothing like paddling down a river, water splashing as the sun beats down on you in your raft. Whitewater rafting is one of the most popular sports during the summertime, providing a fun and exhilarating experience that doesn’t require a person to be a certain age or to be in pristine physical condition. There are plenty of great places across all of America that are perfect for whitewater rafting, whether you’re a beginner or seasoned rafter. Here are the Top Five Places to Whitewater Raft this summer.
Top Five Places to Whitewater Raft
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The Arkansas River in Colorado is one of the best places to whitewater raft. Along it is the Royal Gorge, a massive gorge that is 50 feet wide at the base. It is also where the highest suspension bridge in North America is, spanning across a height of 1053 feet. This is a perfect rafting area because the large gorge provides a beautiful view, while the river is fast-paced and exhilarating all at once.
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Deschutes River, located in Oregon is well known for the chutes that the river is full of. There are plenty of falls, chutes, and scenery that you will not find anywhere else. Rock formations made from hardened lava flows provides an exotic feel as you raft down the river. Oregon is known for its beautiful summers, which makes it a beautiful state for whitewater rafting.
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Colorado River, which goes through Colorado, Utah and Arizona, is mostly known for the Grand Canyon. The Grand Canyon is full of spectacular views some that are even more impressive when you are at water level and paddling through the canyon. These rapids are known for their expert-levels, with reservations filling up a year in advance. The Colorado River also goes alone MOAB in Utah, providing you with more activities while you whitewater raft.
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Ocoee River in Tennessee provides many activities for year-around fun. There are over 20 continuous rapids, built for beginners as well as more seasoned rafters alike. It is surrounded by the Cherokee National Forest which provides rafters with incredible views of wildlife and the nature all around them.
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Salmon River in Idaho is one of the world’s most popular whitewater rivers. Up to class five levels, alpine and forest scenery surround this river that goes outside of Alaska. This is one of the most natural spots to whitewater rafting as wildlife fills the areas such as bears swimming across the river and moose walking around.
Whitewater rafting is the best way to spend time in a natural setting, surrounding yourself with wildlife and the river flowing beneath you. These five places are some of the best places to raft in America with the exquisite views and numerous amounts of excitement that you will experience.
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