Whitewater Rafting Trips

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A multi-use path starts at the entrance and loops down to Fort Hancock , a defunct Army post that's home to the Sandy Hook Lighthouse, open daily between 1 and 4:30 p.m. Climb to the top for an aerial view of the beach (and on a clear day, the Big Apple skyline) or step into the keeper's quarters next door for historical exhibits on New Jersey's many lighthouses. On June 25, the Beacon Riverfest ( beaconriverfest.org ) returns for a second year. The free, day-long concert showcases the town's musical side. Five bands, including Gato Loco, an 11-piece steampunk mambo band, and Rock Band Boot Camp, made up of teens 12 to 14, headline the event. In keeping with the musical theme, one-of-a-kind wooden guitars from the Beacon Riverfest Art Guitars installation will be auctioned off to support local artists. The 167-foot-tall lighthouse served as a guiding light for boats in the 1800s and is open to the public as an observatory and museum. On a clear day, you can see straight down Long Island , a truly breathtaking vista. The lighthouse also hosts an array of fun programs with help from the Fire Island Lighthouse Preservation Society , such as climbing the lighthouse at night and a behind-the-scenes tour of the lightkeeper's workshop.

Float On: The Best Whitewater Rafting - iExplore: Adventure ...

While not for the faint of heart, whitewater rafting is a great activity for those who are adventurous enough to give it a try. Whether you're a first-timer or a seasoned pro, it's hard to beat the thrill of cruising down a winding river, water splashing all around you anxiously anticipating the next set of rapids.  However, with so many rivers to choose from, it can often be a tough decision where to unleash your wild side. Are you a beginner looking for Class I and Class II rapids or are you a whitewater expert who is looking for their next big challenge?

From Pennsylvania and Oregon in the U.S. and Chile and Ecuador in South America, there are opportunities for whitewater rafting all over the world and if you know what you're looking for, the sky's the limit. Do you want a guided tour or do you and a group of experienced friends want to brave the waters yourself?  Here we look at some of the best whitewater rafting in the world- for beginners and experienced rafters alike.

Glaciers and icebergs are among the main attractions on these two rivers flowing through a breathtaking wilderness of mountains and tundra on the borders of Alaska and Canada. A trip through the upper Alsek is an incredible journey through one of the largest protected parks in the world. Beginning in  Kluane National Park in Canada's Yukon, catch sight of spawning salmon or a grizzly bear as you wind through the Tatshenshini-Alsek Wilderness Provincial Park in British Columbia and ends in Alaska's renowned Glacier Bay National Park . A perfect excursion for the photography lover, wildlife is abundant with wolves, moose, deer and occasionally a wolverine. Float through the largest non-polar ice cap in the world through a spectacular 30+ miles of the lower Alsek River to Dry Bay with opportunities for a glacier walk along the banks. There are numerous tour companies that take trips along the Alsek and Tatshenshini, so you're sure to be able to find the perfect pace and level for you.

As one of the world's most popular whitewater rivers, the Middle Fork Salmon River has something for everyone. There are rapids up to Class IV and glorious alpine and forest scenery that flows through America's largest road-less wilderness area outside Alaska. Wildlife is abundant and can include the occasional mother bear and her cub swimming or the ever-popular moose and deer sighting. Middle Fork flows through the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness , the largest forest in the lower 48 states and is the historical origin of white water rafting trips. Boasting 100 frequent rapids for over 100 miles, hot springs and reserved forest campsites, a trip down the Middle Fork Salmon typically starts at Boundary Creek boat launch, just below Dagger Falls . The first 22 miles to Pistol Creek Rapid are very fast as the rapids follow one another in quick succession. The alpine section offers class IV rapids that are continuous through Velvet Falls and Pistol. Velvet Falls, 5.5 miles from the put-in, is a short, steep drop into a river-wide reversal. The difficulty of the rapids may not be for beginners, but veteran rafters love the challenge and adrenaline-inducing speeds that the river has to offer.

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