Loving Wild Rivers - Experiencing their Natural Power through Whitewater Kayaking & Rafting.

Whitewater Rivers Provide a Dynamic and Ever-Changing Environment.

JimH kayaking Trinity River Hell Hole Rapid.

Why We Love Rivers, Our Threads of Wildness and Mystery was a recent topic on Cool Green Science blog from The Nature Conservancy. I agree wholeheartedly with Jeff Opperman writing about how "I loved that my creek was always changing. ... I also loved that the creek connected places." Mark Twain wrote that the river "had a new story to tell every day." (Mark Twain, Life on the Mississippi). In all of my years of kayaking I have certainly appreciated how every day of boating on the river was a new and unique adventure. Exploring river canyons by kayak is a great way to travel and to experience many places of incredible beauty.

Whitewater Rivers are a Source of Natural Energy.

Another great thing about rivers and creeks is the way that they sparkle with energy. Kayakers and rafters often talk about tapping into the natural power of the river. The euphoria of whitewater rafting, kayaking, tubing & canoeing is like riding a rollercoaster that lasts all day long. Hikers and boaters are all fascinated with waterfalls because of the feelings of energy that we get while watching and listening to the flow of the water.

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