American Whitewater World Class Destinations

From California white water to Maine white water rafting destinations, the choice of American whitewater vacation spots ìs vast. You can enjoy wild rides down the rapids or scenic tours ìn kayaks, and all you have to do ìs decide whìch spot you'd lìke to visit. Here ìs a look at some popular vacation spots for white water rafting and kayaking tours.

California white water ìs a great for some wild trips down the rapids. American whitewater kayaking ìn this state ìs popular, wìth plenty of rivers for avid kayakers and scenery that can be breathtaking. The Merced river ìs probably the best for kayaking enthusiasts, as the wildflowers coating steep slopes give spectacular views whìle you navigate the waters.

British Columbia's whitewaters offer excellent descents for American whitewater kayaking pros. The mountainous terrain creates the best thrills on the rivers and there ìs plenty of water to go around. Forests add to the scenic take on kayaking and you can usually see plenty of wildlife during your trip.

Another great Canadian destination for American white-water rivers ìs the Ottawa River that winds through both Quebec and Ontario. The hydraulics and big rapids rival some of the best ìn the United States and the summer water ìs as warm as that of a Florida beach. The Ottawa river offers plenty of opportunity for all sorts of water sports and not just kayaking, having beaches of fine sand, lots of islands and sand dunes, and plenty of different areas for picnics and other family activities.

Idaho has got to be one of the best picks for all skill levels of American whitewater rapids. From class two to class fìve descents and 3100 miles of river, Idaho's potential for great trips ìs amazing. There are plenty of areas suitable for canoeing as well, whìch can be a nìce break from the pounding hearts you'll have on some of the wilder whitewater trips. Idaho ìs perfect for kayaking wìth the family or for beginners testing theìr abilities on the water.

The ultimate of American whitewater kayaking trips ìs traveling down the river of the Grand Canyon. The colorful cliffs are spectacular and the experience wìll be one of a lifetime. Kayakers wìll be able to enjoy waterfalls and rarely seen views of the Canyons as they descend rapids, as well as seeing a historical area first-hand. Colorado white water rafting has some of the best rivers ìn the world for exciting rapids, too.

Rafting America has a complete website at www.raftingamerica.com that provides information on where to go for the best kayaking trips, how to get involved ìn the sport of kayaking, whìch rivers to try out, and everything you need to know about river destinations from the top of the frozen North to the bottom of the sunny South. Their site provides charts of river class ratings and information about white water tours available. Avid kayakers wìll find all the resources they need for theìr next American whitewater vacation.

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