If you have a family that likes their vacation a little on the wild side, then consider a chartered whitewater rafting trip. Sure you could pack up the SUV for a hellacious trip to Disney World or the Grand Canyon where throngs of other families will be sitting in traffic too waiting for an opening.
But rather than force your kids to wait in endless lines and deal with monotonous theme park music and food take the family out into the wilderness of Oregon for a whitewater rafting trip that will make your summer vacation one they will never forget.
The allure of Oregon, one of the most protected land areas in North America, is the abundance of terrific whitewater rafting rivers that can satisfy seasoned rafting experts and beginners. The Rogue, Klamath, Owhyee and Cal-Salmon rivers all feature breathtaking scenery, amazing river runs and pristine campgrounds for taking a leisurely break or staying the night.
Plenty of seasoned rafting experts are available to act as tour guides for chartered rafts and will lead your family on a river rafting experience that will feature roaring rapids, water soaker battles and a chance to see amazing wildlife, including eagles, black bears and elks in their natural habitat.
With whitewater rafting trips you not only get your family out of enclosed environments like houses and hotels but also share personal bonding experiences when you are out on the river paddling through rough rapids as you steer your raft through challenging water tunnels and white cap waves. The combination of beautiful scenery, exotic wildlife and teaming up with your family to navigate the river rapids brings the family closer together and has plenty of moments you will want to capture on video and film.