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