Alaska

Mendenhall
Raft trip near Juneau, with unique close up view of the spectacular Mendenhall Glacier and towering mountain peaks, is one of Alaska’s most popular.

Nenana
Half-day rafting opportunities near Mt. McKinley in Denali National Park make the Nenana a summertime favorite with park visitors.

California

Klamath (Lower)
Popular half-day raft trip opportunities through scenic canyons in northern California for nearly all ages.

Trinity
Scenic half-day trips with mild whitewater through the Trinity National Forest for families, seniors, and the disabled.

Pacific Northwest States
Washington · Oregon

Elwha, Washington
Excellent opportunity to experience mild whitewater and enjoy a small portion of Olympic National Park’s beauty.

Deschutes (Upper), Oregon
Short, but exciting trip near Bend can be enjoyed by families in summer months.

Rogue (Recreation), Oregon
Great introductory half-day trips for families, seniors, and inexperienced rafters.

Skagit (Eagle Float), Washington
Classic float trip for anyone wanting to see bald eagles in their winter habitat.

Skagit (Upper), Washington
Mild water raft trip through the scenic Olympic rain forest can be enjoyed by nature lovers of all ages.

Northern Rocky Mountain States
Idaho · Montana · Wyoming

Gallatin, Montana
Half-day scenic float trips near Yellowstone National Park and state’s Big Sky Resort.

Flathead (Lower), Montana
Exciting half-day raft trips in scenic canyon adjacent to Glacier National Park.

Lochsa, Idaho
Enjoyable half-day float trips are available during the summertime along U.S. Highway 12 near Lowell.

Payette (Main), Idaho
Created by the confluence of the North and South Forks, the Main is a very popular introduction to whitewater rafting for families, groups and inexperienced paddlers.

Shoshone, Wyoming
Near the town of Cody, just an hour’s drive east of Yellowstone National Park, visitors of nearly all ages will find a perfect introduction to whitewater rafting.

Snake (Grand Teton), Wyoming
One of the more memorable ways for visitors to enjoy the awesome beauty and wildlife of Grand Teton National Park is a scenic float trip on the Snake River.

Snake (Upper), Wyoming
Choice of two trips, a scenic float trip beginning just outside of Grand Teton National Park or a lively downriver whitewater stretch will be enjoyed by almost anyone.

Yellowstone, Montana
Popular easy-moderate level vacation rafting trip just north of Yellowstone National Park’s Mammoth Hot Springs entrance

Colorado

Animas (Lower)
A mild introduction to whitewater rafting with panoramic view of surrounding mountains begins in downtown Durango.

Arkansas (Salida-Parkdale)
The Arkansas most popular river stretch for easy half-day rafting opportunities.

Colorado (Glenwood)
The most frequently rafted stretch of the Colorado River parallels Interstate 70 near the popular resort town of Glenwood Springs west of Denver.

Colorado (Upper)
The upper stretches of the Colorado feature popular half-day trips in the Gore Canyon and State Bridge sections near Colorado’s renowned resorts.

Eagle
Half-day rafting trips are available on two excellent whitewater sections in the late-spring and early-summer, near the town of Eagle west of Vail.

Gunnison (Upper)
Very easy raft trip through farmlands and rolling hills just north of Gunnison is enjoyed by seniors and families with young children.

Southwest States
Utah · Arizona · New Mexico · Texas

Colorado (Fisher Towers), Utah
Easy raft trip through scenic canyons near Arches National Park just north of Moab.

Rio Grande (Pilar), New Mexico
Fairly continuous, but not difficult Class II-III whitewater in a scenic canyon south of Taos make the Pilar section a popular destination for families and first time rafters.

Rio Grande (Colorado Canyon), Texas
Relatively easy rafting trip that follows a very narrow course just north of Big Bend National Park.

Northeast States
Maine · New York · Massachusetts · Vermont

Kennebec (Carry Brook), Maine
Less demanding but enjoyable half-day trip below the Kennebec Gorge that can be enjoyed by families, seniors or anyone wishing to enjoy the northern forest wilderness at a more leisurely pace.

Sacandaga, New York
An inexpensive, two-hour introduction to whitewater rafting for anyone aged 5 and above near Lake George.

Mid-Atlantic States
Pennsylvania · Maryland · West Virginia · Virginia

Lehigh (Section III), Pennsylvania
Relaxing family-oriented trips in Pocono Mountains during low-water summer months.

New (Upper), West Virginia
The upper section of the New River is well suited for families, seniors, or anyone wanting a friendly introduction to whitewater rafting.

Youghiogheny (Middle), Pennsylvania
Relaxing introductory raft trips for families and seniors in the picturesque Laurel Mountains in southwestern Pennsylvania during low-water summer months.

Southeast States
Georgia · South Carolina · North Carolina · Tennessee · Kentucky

Big Pigeon, Tennessee
An excellent non-technical introduction to moderate whitewater paddling using small rafts and inflatable kayaks, just north of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Cumberland, Kentucky
Relatively easy rafting trip that follows a very narrow course through a rocky gorge in the primitive Cumberland Falls State Park. During the warmer summer months.

Nantahala, North Carolina
The easy whitewaters of North Carolina’s most popular rafting trip, which flows through ancient Cherokee tribal lands, are a favorite for beginners and families.

Nolichucky, Tennessee
During the summer months, when water levels become too low for large rafts, outfitters offer guided trips using smaller rafts and inflatable kayaks.

Tuckaseigee, North Carolina
Easy whitewater is ideal for families with children as young as four years. Good opportunity to learn paddling skills with inflatable kayaks.

Watauga (Section V), Tennessee
Great beginning-level raft trip whose friendly Class II+ whitewater is easy enough for families with small children. Scenic course featuring limestone bluffs, old farms, homesteads and hardwood trees.

Western Canada
British Columbia · Alberta

Bow, Alberta
One of the more unique ways for visitors to enjoy western Alberta’s world-renowned Banff National Park is a scenic float trip on the Bow River.

Eastern Canada
Ontario · Quebec

Madawaska, Ontario
Dam controlled waters, just east of Ontario’s Algonquin Provincial Park, provide an ideal opportunity for families with small children to safely enjoy whitewater rafting.