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Whitewater Rafting Guide To River Trips

Beginner Whitewater Rafting Trips

  • American River

    American River rafting trips are available on the South, Middle and Nork Forks. Each fork is distinctly different in all regards; scenery, level of difficulty, length and trip options. South Fork of the American River [Continue Reading]

  • Arkansas River

    Location: South Central Colorado near Colorado Springs and Denver Go Rafting with A Commercial Outfitter in Colorado Rafting.com is currently seeking qualified outfitters for Featured Listings. If you are a local rafting outfitter in Colorado [Continue Reading]

  • Chattooga River

    Location: Georgia/ South Carolina border Chattooga River rafting is one of the most popular river trips in the country. The river has something for everyone, ranging from beginner Class II to advanced Class IV+. This [Continue Reading]

  • Colorado River

    Location: Southern Utah The Colorado River stretches through three states, creating some of the world’s most unique and invigorating whitewater along the way. But the Colorado isn’t only about rapids-the canyon’s geologic history is just [Continue Reading]

  • Concord River

    Location: Northeastern Massachusetts, half-hour north of Boston Just a short 30 minute drive or train ride from Boston, a Concord River rafting trip is a great one-day adventure and a quick weekend escape. A unique [Continue Reading]

  • Deerfield River

    Location: Northwestern Massachusetts, near Boston The Deerfield River originates in the Berkshire Mountains of Vermont and flows south into Massachusetts. Deerfield River rafting is available on two sections. The Zoar Gap run is perfect for [Continue Reading]

  • Dolores River

    Location: Southwestern Colorado, near Mesa Verde National Park A Dolores River rafting trip begins in the deeply forested Rocky Mountains and flows down into steep canyons of flame-red rock. The river measures 250 miles from [Continue Reading]

  • Green River

    Location: Eastern Utah Taking a Green River rafting trip is akin to stepping back in time. The rock formations of its two most popular canyons–Lodore and Desolation–date back one billion years. Dusty purples, lime grays [Continue Reading]

  • Methow River

    Location: Methow Valley, Eastern Washington near Lake Chelan, 4 hours from Seattle A tributary to the mighty Columbia River, the Methow River is a classic Washington river rafting trip located in the stunning Methow Valley [Continue Reading]

  • Millers River

    Location: Western Massachusetts, near Charlemont, just 2 1/2 hours from Boston. Although its headwaters are in southern New Hampshire hills, the Millers River spends most of its journey in Massachusetts, flowing through mining towns and [Continue Reading]

  • Nantahala River

    Location: Western North Carolina Nantahala River rafting includes Class II-III rapids through a beautiful and scenic gorge. The Nantahala River runs clear and cold as it is released from the bottom of Aquone Reservoir. Rafting [Continue Reading]

  • Pigeon River

    Detailed information about whitewater rafting trips on the Class III-IV+ Pigeon River in Tennessee near Great Smokey Mountain National Park. Location: Eastern Tennessee, USA The Pigeon River is located just outside of Great Smoky Mountain [Continue Reading]

  • San Juan River

    Location: Southeastern Utah, near Glen Canyon and Zion National Park. Flowing eighty-four miles through lands the Anasazi Indians once inhabited, a San Juan River rafting trip has much to offer in the way of cultural [Continue Reading]

  • South Fork American River

    Location: Coloma, California The South Fork American River is the most popular introductory river in California since it is suitable for beginners while still satisfying experienced rafters. It is located halfway between Lake Tahoe and [Continue Reading]

  • The Grand Canyon

    Location: Grand Canyon, Arizona Rafting vacations in the Grand Canyon, considered to be the adventure trip of a lifetime, are so popular that most commercial trips are sold out an entire year in advance. A [Continue Reading]

  • Wenatchee River

    Location: Eastern Cascades, Washington, just a few hours from Seattle The Wenatchee River is Washington’s most popular whitewater rafting run, ranking within the nation’s top 10 most popular rivers. The popularity of Wenatchee River rafting [Continue Reading]

  • West River

    Location: Northern Massachusetts The West River originates in the Green Mountains of Southern Vermont. West River rafting trips begin at Ball Mountain Dam and float ten miles through Jamaica State Park to Townsend Reservoir. Go [Continue Reading]

  • Yampa River

    Location: Dinosaur National Monument, Utah, near Vernal The Yampa is the last free-flowing river in the Colorado River drainage system. While the majority of a Yampa river rafting trip is fairly mild, the canyon is [Continue Reading]

  • Youghiogheny River

    Location: Ohiopyle State Park, Pennsylvania, near Pittsburgh Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania is the Mid-Atlantic region’s capital of whitewater rafting. The Youghiogheny River offers a section of whitewater for all experience levels. A short, 65 mile drive from [Continue Reading]

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