| 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. New England | | | | Park, provides class IV rapids for those seeking a |
| Whitewater Rafting In New England, Vermont's | | | | challenge. The Gunnison River in Colorado is the |
| West River offers class III and class IV rapids | | | | best choice for whitewater rafters who want to |
| near Stratton Mountain that are tricky in the | | | | spend mellower moments fishing. Gunnison River |
| spring when the snow melts off the mountain and | | | | winds through the Black Canyon and is a perfect |
| provides amazing scenery when the fall foliage | | | | river for trout and salmon fishing. Heading north |
| hits peak in late September and early October. In | | | | into Montana, whitewater rafters will find many |
| Maine, the Penobscot River outside of the | | | | miles of whitewater rapids in Glacier National Park. |
| Katahdin/Baxter State Park area has many | | | | The 220-mile stretch of Flathead River travels |
| stretches that are challenging to experts. Some | | | | through the Glacier National Park, Great Bear |
| quieter stretches are available for beginners and | | | | Wilderness Area, and Bob Marshall Wilderness |
| intermediates. In Greenfield, Massachusetts, the | | | | Area. Tennessee River Rafting Finally, |
| Deerfield River is perfect for class II rapids. | | | | Tennessee's Upper Ocoee River's "Olympic Run" is |
| Gauley River Rafting West Virginia's Gauley River | | | | a class IV and class V stretch of river that |
| and Upper Gauley River are extremely popular | | | | travels through Tennessee heading towards |
| whitewater rafting spots. The 2,000-mile stretch | | | | Atlanta, Georgia. The Pigeon River in Tennessee is |
| of river winds through the Appalachian Mountains | | | | another popular choice, with many stretches of |
| creating rapids ranging from class I to class V. On | | | | rapids that are suitable to beginners. The Pigeon |
| top of this incredible length of river, the | | | | River lines the borders of Tennessee and North |
| Summersville Dam creates upwards of 3,000 | | | | Carolina, so you really visit two states at one |
| cubic feet of water per second creating strong | | | | time. If you are planning a crazy whitewater |
| rapids that challenge even the most experienced | | | | rafting experience, find a cheap hotel nearby |
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| Rafting The thirty-five mile stretch of class IV | | | | accommodation options ranging from affordable 2 |
| rapids along the Rogue River in Oregon provides | | | | star hotels to the luxury and pampering 5 star |
| rafters with incredible views of bear, bald eagles, | | | | hotels. |
| turtles, osprey, and otters in their natural habitats. | | | | |