Classical Music River Journey
Bill Dvorak’s Kayak/Rafting Expeditions

7-8 days, Dolores River (Colorado) or Green River (Utah)

This annual trip is "River Rafting in Classic Style". The river journey includes chamber music performances given by a Santa Fe Symphony flutist and a string quartet from the Los Angeles Philharmonic. These individuals will play the viola, violin, cello, flute and guitars to provide music that will touch the mind and soul. Often surpassing the concert hall setting, the alpine forests and ancient sandstone caverns along these spectacular rivers redefine the musical experience of the works of Mozart, Bach, Handel, Beethoven, Quantz, Kodaly, Ravel, Hindmith and Dvorak. Also included on the trip are impromptu reading sessions, open rehearsals and improvised solos on wood flute.

Multiday Rafting For Women Only
Sheri Griffith River Expeditions

4-5 days, Green River (Utah)

" Women-only adventure travel is more than a girl's night out...There's no better place or time to discover that your better half is not the one you left behind, but the one you found within."
Carole Jacobs, Shape Magazine, after participating in Women at Play on the Colorado River

Women-Only trips offer the opportunity to discover our selves, each other and the world around us without the self-imposed restrictions that are present in everyday life. The shields and armors that we wrap ourselves in for our daily existence are dropped at trip's beginning as we discover what it's like to just be ourselves and play like we did when we were little girls. Although the focus of the trips vary by group and itinerary, the results are the same: a rare respite, a memorable journey without judgment. And no experience necessary.—Sheri Griffith

Appalachian String Music by The Trusty House Band
Class VI River Runners

New River (July 29-30); Gauley River (October 13-14)

Image what could be better than an overnight trip on West Virginia's best rivers, the New and Gauley. Great whitewater, delicious food, spectacular scenery and wonderful memories are what you will find. What you won't find are phones, beepers, pagers, email, or music. Wait!  Why not bring four excellent musicians to play knee slapping, foot stomping music. Class VI has scheduled an overnight with music on the New River in late-July and on the Gauley River in mid-October 2000. The Trusty House Band has four members who play a stand up bass, guitar, banjo, and mandolin. They are known as the hottest conta dance band in West Virginia and are guaranteed to have you clapping your hands and stomping your feet way into the night. But don't stay up too late because there will be more whitewater the next day. Join us for an experience you wont forget.

Raft and Rail Trip in the Great Smoky Mountains
Wildwater Ltd

This train trip in the Great Smoky Mountains and on raft trip on the Nantahala River is "One of a Kind" for Train and Rafting buffs. The train trip starts at Bryson City North Carolina, and the train weaves through the edge of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, across Lake Fontana on a 120 foot high trestle, through tunnels, and up the Nantahala River to the top of the gorge. At this point, Wildwater buses pick up the adventurers and carry them to the river put-in, where they embark on a three hour trip back down the river. At river trip end, we carry them to our pavilion for lunch, then back to their cars in Bryson City. Wildwater is the EXCLUSIVE operator of this specialty trip.

Native American River Trip - Lodore Canyon
Holiday River Expeditions 
July 18-21, 2000

The Utah Native American trip is led by Ute Yampatika_Uncompahgre Ute-tribe member and Native American culture expert Clifford Duncan.  Along the stretch of the Green River, Duncan explores the petroglyphs and spiritual sites of ancient and more contemporary Native peoples. He may lead spiritual ceremonies and share songs of his people to help guests come closer to understanding the opportunities and challenges faced by Utah's native cultures. Cost $705 per person.

Nez Perce River Trip - Lower Salmon River 
Holiday River Expeditions 
July 25-29, 2000

The "Nez Perce and the Wolf" trip, which begins in northern Idaho, introduces guests to the Wolf Resource Center near Lewiston, Idaho.  Levi Holt, Nez Perce tribe member and director of the Wolf Resource Center, will guide guests through the Center and introduce them to the Center's resident wolves. He'll explain the wolves plight in Idaho and North America, as well as the great animal's significance to Nez Perce culture and spirituality. After a day's visit at the Center, guests will board rafts for a ride down the Lower Salmon river with Levi. Along the river, Levi will point out historical and culturally significant areas to the Nez Perce. He'll share folklore and build a bridge for better understanding the Nez Perce people, wolves and wilderness. Cost $780 per person.

MOONLIGHT WHITEWATER RAFTING:
Drift-a-Bit

That's right, Moonlight Rafting. You have heard the guides talk about it,  now experience it for yourself. We are the first outfitter in West Virginia  to offer moonlight trips! Visit us online, or give us a call about these new  and unique trips. These trips are offered on the Middle New River and are about 3 hours in length. All equipment (including glow stick) are provided  in addition to a professional guide. Give us a call, 800-633-7238 or visit  us at www.driftabit.com for more details.