| The great state of Washington offers some of | | | | offer. In the early spring months, runoff |
| the best white-water rafting in the entire | | | | created by melting snow from Mt. Adams and |
| country. There are around 15 rivers in | | | | the Goat Rock Wilderness drains into the |
| Washington state that are great for river | | | | river. This water provides some great rapids, |
| rafting. Some of the most famous are the | | | | creating adventurous Class III rapids. The |
| Klickitat, the Yakima, and the Skagit rivers. | | | | river is between 17 and 21 miles long, |
| Each offers a unique Washington river rafting | | | | depending on the water level, and takes about |
| experience. | | | | a day to navigate. |
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| There are several river recreation outfitters | | | | The Yakima River provides a relaxing Class I |
| in Washington that specialize in river | | | | riding experience through 12 miles of |
| rafting tours on a variety of Washington | | | | beautiful scenery. This river is perfect for |
| rivers. These tours can vary in length from | | | | beginners or people who just want to relax |
| one afternoon to several days. The outfitters | | | | and enjoy a nice day with their family or |
| usually arrange for accommodations on tours | | | | friends. The Yakima River is available for |
| lasting multiple days. Each river recreation | | | | rafting between May and August each year. |
| outfitter offers trips for rafters at | | | | |
| different skill levels. Some of the rivers | | | | The Skagit River offers a diver's rafting |
| are rated Class V, which is the rating for | | | | experience. The upper parts of the river |
| the most hazardous rivers navigable, while | | | | offer rafters a chance to ride some exciting |
| others are Class I, which means they are a | | | | Class II and III rapids that are perfect for |
| leisurely float suitable for the whole | | | | novices and families. The lower Skagit River |
| family. Most outfitters offer river tours | | | | is calmer, with Class I rapids. Both sections |
| from May through August, with tours on | | | | are perfect for sightseeing, as the river |
| particular rivers continuing through the | | | | runs through some of the most scenic parts of |
| fall. | | | | Washington state. |
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| The Klickitat River provides some of the most | | | | Washington river rafting offers visitors a |
| exciting rafting that Washington has to | | | | diverse opportunity for fun and excitement. |