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