| Within the United States there are fifty | | | | turtles, osprey, and otters in their natural |
| stretches of river that are considered the | | | | habitats. Oregon's Owyhee River connects |
| crème de la crème for those who enjoy | | | | Nevada, Idaho, and Oregon. The class II |
| whitewater rafting. Regardless of your | | | | rapids are perfect for families looking for a |
| expertise, you will find whitewater rafting | | | | whitewater rafting adventure. The gentler |
| trips that cater to your abilities. Beginners | | | | Grande Ronde River is the best option for |
| can start with easy trips that introduce them | | | | beginners who want to learn the sport of |
| to this popular sport, while experts can | | | | whitewater rafting in a less dangerous |
| really test their skills on some of the | | | | environment. Down the coast in California, |
| country's most difficult stretches of river. | | | | the Tuolumne River, just outside of Yosemite |
| New England Whitewater Rafting In New | | | | National Park, provides class IV rapids for |
| England, Vermont's West River offers class | | | | those seeking a challenge. The Gunnison River |
| III and class IV rapids near Stratton | | | | in Colorado is the best choice for whitewater |
| Mountain that are tricky in the spring when | | | | rafters who want to spend mellower moments |
| the snow melts off the mountain and provides | | | | fishing. Gunnison River winds through the |
| amazing scenery when the fall foliage hits | | | | Black Canyon and is a perfect river for trout |
| peak in late September and early October. In | | | | and salmon fishing. Heading north into |
| Maine, the Penobscot River outside of the | | | | Montana, whitewater rafters will find many |
| Katahdin/Baxter State Park area has many | | | | miles of whitewater rapids in Glacier |
| stretches that are challenging to experts. | | | | National Park. The 220-mile stretch of |
| Some quieter stretches are available for | | | | Flathead River travels through the Glacier |
| beginners and intermediates. In Greenfield, | | | | National Park, Great Bear Wilderness Area, |
| Massachusetts, the Deerfield River is perfect | | | | and Bob Marshall Wilderness Area. Tennessee |
| for class II rapids. Gauley River Rafting | | | | River Rafting Finally, Tennessee's Upper |
| West Virginia's Gauley River and Upper Gauley | | | | Ocoee River's "Olympic Run" is a class IV and |
| River are extremely popular whitewater | | | | class V stretch of river that travels through |
| rafting spots. The 2,000-mile stretch of | | | | Tennessee heading towards Atlanta, Georgia. |
| river winds through the Appalachian Mountains | | | | The Pigeon River in Tennessee is another |
| creating rapids ranging from class I to class | | | | popular choice, with many stretches of rapids |
| V. On top of this incredible length of river, | | | | that are suitable to beginners. The Pigeon |
| the Summersville Dam creates upwards of 3,000 | | | | River lines the borders of Tennessee and |
| cubic feet of water per second creating | | | | North Carolina, so you really visit two |
| strong rapids that challenge even the most | | | | states at one time. If you are planning a |
| experienced whitewater rafter. Western US | | | | crazy whitewater rafting experience, find a |
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| stretch of class IV rapids along the Rogue | | | | access to numerous accommodation options |
| River in Oregon provides rafters with | | | | ranging from affordable 2 star hotels to the |
| incredible views of bear, bald eagles, | | | | luxury and pampering 5 star hotels. |