Summer Time and the Livin' is Easy
by Josha Brown, Asst. ODR Director
by Josha Brown, Asst. ODR Director
With a firm grip on your paddle, your heart races as you patiently await the next orders from your boat captain. “All forward…dig it in!” bursts in your eardrums as you plummet into the chaos of waves crashing over the boat. Your are temporarily blinded by the spray of water for the next couple of seconds, finally hearing the captain shouting, “all stop!” We made it. You frantically turn and see that the crew and all its members remain intact in the boat with their laughter and smiles radiating throughout.
This sounds like a check mark underneath the “must” category on your list of things to do this summer. The Outdoor Adventure Program has just what the doctor ordered. We have been rafting since early March and will continue to do so just about every Saturday and Sunday through Labor Day. We have day trips aimed more at adult/16 and older groups as well as Family Float Trips (minimum 6 years old and 50 lbs required). These trips are within a two-hour driving distance and will have you floating down the river in no time.
The sections of river we normally navigate are without continuous rapids offering intermittent times of relief. On the warmer days, bucket wars take place. Each raft is equipped with a splash bucket and the main goal is to drench all other rafters. Be careful not to drop your bucket. If another team retrieves your bucket, there are free splash shots coming your way.
With all the excitement we have lined up for you, get over to Outdoor Recreation, and get signed up for your next or first white water rafting trip!
