| Exploring a new getaway that is both enjoyable and | | | | camping under the clear skies of the Sierra Nevada |
| affordable is not an easy task, whether for individual | | | | Foothills. In the morning, you can enjoy a delightful |
| or a group of 200. Looking for an exciting adventure | | | | breakfast prepared for you by your staff; this |
| is not at all easy amidst the economic hardships we | | | | breakfast will include plenty of choices for both |
| are currently experiencing. Californians are luckier than | | | | vegetarians and meat lovers alike. |
| any other Americans because there are more options | | | | Once you've finished breakfast, you're off again for |
| for them when it comes to get-away adventures | | | | another exciting day of whitewater rafting after |
| and nature exploration experiences. Because more | | | | careful instruction from your trip leader. Each rafter |
| options are available, thirty-six and a half million people | | | | will have a great time floating past historical artifacts, |
| live in California. | | | | seeing the local flora and fauna, and maybe even |
| The South Fork of the American River is within a | | | | spotting rare wildlife such as the river otter. You can |
| day's drive from any of the borders of California, and | | | | truly enjoy the rafting experience without being an |
| it is there that you will find a wonderful 21-mile | | | | athlete because an expert will be guiding you and |
| stretch of class III whitewater. Enormous amounts | | | | teaching you to paddle in unison and navigate. |
| of gold were found there and it became the home | | | | Rafting in the American River South Fork, you can |
| of many families from the east. You can enjoy an | | | | experience conquering the most famous rapids in the |
| exciting two or three days of great adventure, | | | | world, like the Meat Grinder, the Trouble Maker, and |
| gourmet dining, and a wonderful evening campfire, | | | | Satan's Cesspool and Hospital Bar. When going |
| and it doesn't matter if you are a group of 200 or | | | | through the "big" rapids, you will not be required to |
| just one. | | | | maneuver, so you can just hang on and have fun. |
| Trips may be inclusive 3-day 2-night sleepovers, | | | | The three-day adventure includes a visit to the |
| where you can enjoy rafting in two different rivers | | | | Middle Fork of the American River where you can |
| and delicious meals, or a one-day trip where you can | | | | experience paddling the class IV rapids. |
| raft for just a few hours. | | | | You will be shuttled back to base camp after your |
| Comfortable shuttles will be provided, as well as all | | | | rafting trip where you can check out the photo |
| necessary equipment for your safety (personal | | | | shops. These shops will have your action pictures, |
| floatation devices, helmets, paddles, rafts and guides) | | | | shots of you on the river conquering the rapids. |
| and an incredible deli style gourmet lunch. If you stay | | | | After experiencing the most affordable, accessible, |
| overnight, you can enjoy a world-class dinner in your | | | | and exciting getaway in California, surely you would |
| camp that will be prepared by your guide. You can | | | | want to come back again. |
| also expect evening fireside chats and tent-style | | | | |