White water river rafting is a thrilling, exciting sport with enthusiastic fans globally, and a huge selection of rivers with stunning scenery to satisfy that urge for extreme adventure. This has produced a lot of debate about which river(s) offer the best in thrills and spills. Colorado river rafting through the Grand Canyon is an experience like nothing else the world has to offer. Along the 277 mile trip one will see spectacular geological wonders, red rock canyon walls to contrast with the colors of the river, near-unspoiled natural surroundings and, without doubt, plenty of awesome challenging rapids.
Throughout the United States rivers run through forests, mountains and deserts, delivering thrilling rides and beautiful settings for rafters of all skill-sets. Select rivers in other countries, too, are destination locations for serious rafters whether or not they have had the opportunity to run the length of the Grand Canyon.
Most extreme sport enthusiasts are looking for the highest rated rapids, signaling the rides with the greatest risk and thrills. That being said, a river rafting adventure is an all-encompassing experience. It's not simply the rapids, but the scenery as well as the overall experience that makes any trip unforgettable. For rafters who prefer a less hot climate, who don't have fifteen days to spend on a river, who are looking for a more tranquil experience, or who just want one day trip, the long, untamed stretch of the Colorado may not be your best option. Rafting the Grand Canyon is very likely on the bucket list of most open-air enthusiasts, but there are various other options. For families or inexperienced rafters, another river might be the best choice.
The San Juan and a stretch of the Colorado through Cataract Canyon in Utah, the Rogue in southern Oregon, the Snake and Salmon in Idaho and the Tuolumne River in California are just a few of the alternatives. These waterways offer rapids ranging from Class II to Class IV and above, depending on the time of year, and location on the river. Of course, all trips incorporate quieter sections so rafters can enjoy the scenery and unexpected glimpses of wildlife along the way. Trips can last anywhere from one to six days. Contingent on what river strikes a chord, forested terrain, gorgeous desert landscapes and other scenery distinctive to each region awaits. Other possibilities include the Penobscot River in Maine and the Gauley River in West Virginia. Alaska, Vermont, Tennessee, Arkansas and North Carolina, too, each have their share of navigable rivers. In fact, virtually every state has at least one navigable river for people to enjoy
Almost all enthusiastic white water rafters will head out of the United States in search of the supreme experience, while international visitors will come to the United States for the total Grand Canyon experience. Some of the more infamous of the rivers outside the US borders include the Futaleufu River in Chile, the Tambopata in Peru, the Luva River in Fiji and the Zambezi in Africa which runs through several countries on its way to the Indian ocean. The Rio Upano in Ecuador, aka the "River of Sacred Waterfalls" offers almost the antithesis of the Colorado through the Grand Canyon. In place of desert canyons, this river descends out of the Andes into the Amazon rain forest, creating a journey complete with jungle scenery, wildlife, and indigenous tribes along the shores.
Certainly, no article is complete without reference to the Congo River in the Democratic Republic of the Congo which many assert has the most challenging rapids in the world. The best way to know for sure how the Grand Canyon stretch of the Colorado compares to the world's other rivers is to try them all. The world geographically, is getting smaller, due to increasingly sophisticated means of travel, and the opportunity to mix with the local people makes these trips even more fun. But, once you've tried other rivers around the world, make sure you come back to Arizona for another exciting run down the mighty Colorado. After all, where else will you be pampered and gourmet fed by experienced guides who live to make your experience that "once in a lifetime" memory.
Reproduction permitted only if all active links are maintained and byline is preserved, and/or your byline is omitted. 2011 All Rights Reserved.
Throughout the United States rivers run through forests, mountains and deserts, delivering thrilling rides and beautiful settings for rafters of all skill-sets. Select rivers in other countries, too, are destination locations for serious rafters whether or not they have had the opportunity to run the length of the Grand Canyon.
Most extreme sport enthusiasts are looking for the highest rated rapids, signaling the rides with the greatest risk and thrills. That being said, a river rafting adventure is an all-encompassing experience. It's not simply the rapids, but the scenery as well as the overall experience that makes any trip unforgettable. For rafters who prefer a less hot climate, who don't have fifteen days to spend on a river, who are looking for a more tranquil experience, or who just want one day trip, the long, untamed stretch of the Colorado may not be your best option. Rafting the Grand Canyon is very likely on the bucket list of most open-air enthusiasts, but there are various other options. For families or inexperienced rafters, another river might be the best choice.
The San Juan and a stretch of the Colorado through Cataract Canyon in Utah, the Rogue in southern Oregon, the Snake and Salmon in Idaho and the Tuolumne River in California are just a few of the alternatives. These waterways offer rapids ranging from Class II to Class IV and above, depending on the time of year, and location on the river. Of course, all trips incorporate quieter sections so rafters can enjoy the scenery and unexpected glimpses of wildlife along the way. Trips can last anywhere from one to six days. Contingent on what river strikes a chord, forested terrain, gorgeous desert landscapes and other scenery distinctive to each region awaits. Other possibilities include the Penobscot River in Maine and the Gauley River in West Virginia. Alaska, Vermont, Tennessee, Arkansas and North Carolina, too, each have their share of navigable rivers. In fact, virtually every state has at least one navigable river for people to enjoy
Almost all enthusiastic white water rafters will head out of the United States in search of the supreme experience, while international visitors will come to the United States for the total Grand Canyon experience. Some of the more infamous of the rivers outside the US borders include the Futaleufu River in Chile, the Tambopata in Peru, the Luva River in Fiji and the Zambezi in Africa which runs through several countries on its way to the Indian ocean. The Rio Upano in Ecuador, aka the "River of Sacred Waterfalls" offers almost the antithesis of the Colorado through the Grand Canyon. In place of desert canyons, this river descends out of the Andes into the Amazon rain forest, creating a journey complete with jungle scenery, wildlife, and indigenous tribes along the shores.
Certainly, no article is complete without reference to the Congo River in the Democratic Republic of the Congo which many assert has the most challenging rapids in the world. The best way to know for sure how the Grand Canyon stretch of the Colorado compares to the world's other rivers is to try them all. The world geographically, is getting smaller, due to increasingly sophisticated means of travel, and the opportunity to mix with the local people makes these trips even more fun. But, once you've tried other rivers around the world, make sure you come back to Arizona for another exciting run down the mighty Colorado. After all, where else will you be pampered and gourmet fed by experienced guides who live to make your experience that "once in a lifetime" memory.
Reproduction permitted only if all active links are maintained and byline is preserved, and/or your byline is omitted. 2011 All Rights Reserved.
About the Author:
If you are interested in booking a extreme sports adventure Colorado River rafting trip in the Grand Canyon, author Stephen Daniels recommends Hatch River Expeditions. Their skilled guides will allow kayakers to tag along, and tote your gear, while showing you the Grand Canyon as few see it. Expect to be educated and entertained as you experience the thrills of the mighty Colorado.
Posting Komentar