| Once used as a major transportation source, | | | | with special training who know exactly how to act |
| today the rivers of America offer great | | | | on the river. |
| opportunities for active recreation. River rafting is | | | | Selecting the trip that is appropriate for you is an |
| a most varied pastime that can range from a | | | | important decision that will very much shape you |
| plain fishing float trip to the adrenaline rush of | | | | rafting experience. Choose the rapids that you |
| fighting the element. Imagine yourself swiftly | | | | can tackle and be realistic as to what is enough of |
| approaching the rocks with water flooding the | | | | a thrill for you. There are rafting trips suitable |
| boat; you've got to hang on as tight as you can | | | | even for children and older people, but there are |
| to get through the wall of water ahead...Too much | | | | rapids that can be a challenge even for an |
| for you? Then why not enjoy the astounding | | | | experienced rafter. Rafters are provided with a |
| beauty of Mother Nature floating down the | | | | life vest that will keep you afloat which enables |
| dancing waters of the river glaring in the sun. Sit | | | | even non-swimmers to enjoy the excitement of |
| back and relax in peace and quite letting the | | | | a rafting trip and have a good time on the white |
| stream take your everyday problems away, let | | | | water, but Class IV and Class V trips belong to |
| your ears take a break form the noise of the big | | | | the choice that you should discuss with your guide |
| city in the comforting sounds of unspoiled wildlife. | | | | first. It is not for sure that you will fall out of the |
| Whatever your choice is you are guaranteed to | | | | boat but even if you do, there's nothing scary |
| have memories of a lifetime, but if the thrill of | | | | about it. In fact many people enjoy falling out of |
| paddling through rapids appeals to you more than | | | | the boat while it's an overwhelming experience. |
| a calm float trip, there are some things that you | | | | Your guide will instruct you as to what to do once |
| need to know in order to stay safe. | | | | you fell out. Following the instructions is likely to |
| If you are going on a rafting trip for the first | | | | make your swim an enjoyable and thrilling part of |
| time, be honest in evaluating your physical abilities | | | | the trip. |
| and choose the difficulty of the run according to | | | | Safety is the top priority for any active |
| them. Even if you've already had some rafting | | | | recreational activity and rafting is no exception. |
| experience and feel that you are rather familiar | | | | Enjoy the thrill, rise up to the challenge, fill the |
| with the water, that doesn't mean that you know | | | | adrenaline rush and stay safe to share the |
| what to do better than your guide. Remember | | | | experience with your friends. |
| that guides are experienced outdoor enthusiasts | | | | |