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Fall is a Beautiful Time for Whitewater Rafting in California

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Some people think that summer is the ideal time for whitewater rafting in California, but that isn’t necessarily true. Sure the weather is good during the summer, but the sun can be quite hot and you’ll get bitten by numerous bugs in your camp. The fall however, is a great alternative if you aren’t taking a summer trip to California, but rather heading out when school goes back into session for a more quiet vacation.

The fall weather in California is gorgeous, with skies mostly clear and temperatures in the 70s.  The rivers are just as exciting in the fall as in summer, so don’t think you won’t be getting the same kind of adventure! And it’s a bit quieter since less people are taking trips in the fall, as opposed to the cliched summer vacation. You’ll find a lot less kids in the area too, as they’ll all be in school. It’s really nice if you are going on a trip with only adults.

So take the trip now and enjoy whitewater rafting in California in these cooler months. It’ll be different but still just as exciting as a summer trip. You still have plenty of time to book, so what are you waiting for?

 

California River Rafting and Basic Safety

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When it comes to California river rafting, you may be very eager to get into a raft and get going down an awesome run. But whether it is your first time or your 10th, you need to always make sure you are being cautious and safe. There are a few things everyone should keep in mind.

Even if you are a great swimmer, you should still always wear a life jacket. The waters can be rough and dangerous, and not the easiest to swim in. It’s best to always have some sort of flotation device to keep you above water and safe. If you do find yourself in the water, you can swim to an Eddy.That’s a spot behind a large rock that is relatively calm as the current is being blocked and instead has to part and sweep around it. This will help you from getting carried downstream.

You should also always listen to your instructor. Whether it’s as simple as which direction to paddle in or listening to their safety spiel before you even get in the boat, make sure you are following all directions.

Lastly, never, ever go California river rafting while intoxicated. It’s unfortunate but accidents due occur every year because of this. Remain sober and alert and you’ll have a great time!

The Different Grades of River Rafting California

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When it comes to river rafting California, you need to know the grades of different rivers. This is important to know which kind of course you should be running, whether your a beginner or someone who is ready to take on a real challenge, it’s good to know what you are in for when you hear different grades. So here’s a basic run down:

  • Grade 1: A very basic run for beginners.  Small, if any, rough areas and very easy to maneuver.
  • Grade 2: A step up from 1 in that it may have more rough areas as well as rocks.
  • Grade 3: Whitewater with small waves and maybe a small drop, but may require a good deal of maneuvering. You’ll need experienced paddling skills for this.
  • Grade 4: With  medium waves, some rocks and most likely a significant drop, Grade 4 is for experienced rafters.
  • Grade 5: A large amount of rocks and other hazards,  big waves and possible a large drop.
  • Grade 6:  Class 6 is very dangerous and sometimes considered not navigable. It can be extremely dangerous, with risk of injury or death.
So next time you sign up forriver rafting California, take note of what grade you are ready for.

Whitewater Rafting California Can Fit In Your Itinerary

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So you are going to California and let’s face it, that’s pretty awesome in itself. The West Coast is a beautiful, laid back place and there’s a lot to see in California but if you are heading to the central California region, you should really consider whitewater rafting California. Whether it’s you and a significant other heading on vacation or the whole family reuniting in the sunny state, it’s a great choice for anyone.

Whitewater rafting California can be done on a single day trip or over a long weekend of 2 days rafting and 2 camping. It’s a really great way to bond with your friends, family members, or loved one. And if you want to meet new people, it’s nice to book a trip with strangers. Who knows what friends you’ll  meet along the way!

So while you plan your trip to see all the sites, think about checking out the beautiful rivers of California in the most intimate way possible; by actually rafting on them! The experience you have, the pictures you get, and the fun of it all will stick with you forever.  Raft California can set you up with a great trip that you’ll take home with you, long after.

American River Rafting Can Make You Feel Young Again

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Most people get to a point in their lives where they start to dread their next birthday. They feel like it’s a depressing day of the year for them, but it shouldn’t be! Instead of doing the same old dinner out and cake and candles, sometimes we all need a birthday celebration that makes us feel alive, makes us feel young again. American river rafting is the perfect kind of activity to do so.

When you take on an American river rafting experience, it changes up the routine. There’s nothing like the experience of heading down the white waters, and enjoying the spray on your face and the crisp air. It really makes you appreicate things outside of your day to day life, and maybe realize that getting older doesn’t mean losing your sense of adventure, or sense of humor.

So plan your next birthday, or the birthday of a loved one, by doing something exciting. It may be exactly what they need to get out of the dreaded birthday funk and to really appreciate life for what it is. And it may make them realize that no matter how much older you get, there’s always room in life to try something new!

 

 

How to Prepare For Your First California River Rafting Experience

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So you’re heading to California and along with all the sight seeing, restaurant hopping and nightclub dancing, you’ve managed to fit in some California river rafting. You are pumped! But it’s also your first time going rafting so you aren’t sure how to prepare or what to expect.

The first thing you may be worried about is, what if you or someone in your party can’t swim? Well, everyone who gets on a raft wears a life vest or personal flotation device. A lot of non-swimmers go rafting and your guide is well prepared in case you should fall off the raft and into the river. You’ll also be given instructions beforehand of what to do in the event you should fall out of the raft. Safety first!

You should probably leave the expensive electronics at the hotel because you don’t want anything to get water damage. Sure, you want to remember the experience but it’s better to not go home with that camcorder ruined.

There are different classes of river rafting trips, so go with the lowest class if you are feeling nervous. Speak to your coordinator and figure out which will work best for you. Don’t rush yourself into a trip that you may not be comfortable with. American river rafting should be fun, not worrisome! So get out there and experience the thrill!

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Why River Rafting In California

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rafting in californiaAmerican river rafting is a great way to get in touch with nature. The thing about rivers is, although they’re not usually very deep, they can be very long. I once heard about some guys who put a barge together and rode it down the Mississippi. Some days they barely moved five miles. Other days they started going so fast they nearly crashed into a steamboat. This went on for months; remember the Mississippi is the world’s third longest river. And even though the barge wound up falling apart at the end, well before they reached New Orleans, it must have been quite an experience.

You won’t run into that kind of danger, or any at all, for that matter, when you’re river rafting in California. These rafts are meant to float and stay together, not like some Huckleberry Finn barge.

You’ll feel like you’ve covered some serious distance, as most of the trips we offer are more than ten miles. And on the more adventurous rapids, such as the Kaweah, you’ll have a story worth retelling.

Between the adrenaline in your veins and the pristine coldwater running underneath your raft you’ll feel like you’ve just been on the adventure of a lifetime when you choose rafting in California.

 

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My First Time Rafting in California

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rafting in californiaI remember my first time rafting in California. The closest nearby town had a general store and an old school. When we loaded into the rafting bus to take us to the river, we got out wearing flip flops and in the shade it was cool. Shadows from the cedar branches waved on the ocher sand. We pushed the raft into the river and hopped in. I sat in the front because I wanted extra spray when we coasted the rapids.

The morning went fast and the rapids were wild and cold. For lunch we had delicious cold cut sandwiches with sodas and potato chips, hearty river food that left us satiated and ready to relax. We digested for an hour, coasting on slow water, and I floated alongside the raft, holding onto the side, my legs kicking in the shallow water, and standing on rounded river stones where able. Soon I had to get in; there were more rapids coming.

They rollicked and the cold water splashed in my face and left me gasping in excitement. Then another and then more smooth water and the river widened. Raptors circled above and I held lazily on and felt the sun bake my shoulders. Rafting in California was a great experience. I can’t wait for my next American river rafting adventure.

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American River Rafting in California

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Old Californy.

There is an entire mythology surrounding California and American river rafting. Part of the reason for this is the state’s late settlement as a United State. Prior to 1846, when a group of settlers declared the state independent, it was known as Alta California, and was part of New Spain, then Mexico.

The Gold Rush in the 1850s led the state to experience a 300% population growth over the course of a decade, and from the desert in the south to the forests in the north, the state was forever changed. Although today California is the country’s most populous state, there are still quiet towns and barren landscapes left untouched. That makes it the ideal place for American river rafting.

While other Western States have a pervasive sense of loss in their landscape, California’s foretells discovery. Perhaps this is due to it’s being a coastal state, and after trekking thousands of miles across the continent, over mountains, through valleys, and across desserts, the crisp Pacific blue signals an end to journeys and a relaxation that affords luxury.

Mental luxury most of all, although you won’t get that impression from Rodeo Drive. You have to go white water rafting California to get in touch with what California is really like.

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This Is White Water Rafting California

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american river raftingIt took a while to get on the water but now it feels good when you emerge from the shade cast by the river trees into the late morning sun. Your skin soaks the Vitamin D readily, and the river is calm up ahead, allowing you to meditate on the calls of the birds, the high blue sky, and somewhere, in back of your mind, the expectation of lunch.

American river rafting is exciting, you think as you hear your guide tell you that we’re going to be coming up to some rapids. Your heart starts pumping, and you are actually kind of nervous, although you didn’t expect to be. You dip the oar in the water according to how Jesse, next to you, rows. Here it comes, you’re in the back but—wweeeee!!!!–it’s still enough to get you with a few droplets of ice cold water on your upper arm and you feel the goosebumps rise and your hair stand straight in order to dry it faster. You see a sunny patchlight ahead on the river and look forward to its help.

Soon you stop for lunch, and after pulling the raft in to land, like a child you gaze around you and blink. So this is white water rafting California.

 

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