Rafting News January 2008

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THURSDAY, 31 JANUARY 2008
	Whitewater Releases Scheduled on Lehigh River
	The Army Corps of Engineers had set 22 whitewater releases on the Lehigh River at Pennsylvania for the summer season in order to facilitate whitewater rafting in the area. The said releases will increase the level of water in the said river, making the water conditions safer and faster for rafting. According to the Pocono Mountain Vacation Bureau, this will, in turn, mean higher inco Read Full Story
TUESDAY, 29 JANUARY 2008
	Rafter Rescued in Sixes River
	A 63-year old rafter was trapped on a boulder in the center of the Sixes River early last week. The man was identified as Theodore Jablonski. According to reports, Curry County Sheriff’s Rescue team needed to use a rope and a ladder in order to reach the 50-foot embankment that separates them from the said rafter. Sheriff Sgt. John Ward discloses that Jablonski was one of the rafters onbo Read Full Story
SUNDAY, 27 JANUARY 2008
	Seven New Hiking-specific Trips Added to O.A.R.S.
	Angels Camp, CA - One of O.A.R.S. (Outdoor Adventure River Specialists) seven new hiking-specific trips was recognized by National Geographic Adventure Magazine as one of the “25 Best New Trips in the World”. The eco-friendly whitewater rafting company added to its extensive adventure trip selection with a new twist: in-depth exploration on foot of intriguing destinations such as Mesa Ver Read Full Story
	Southern W. Virginia to be Called New River Gorge
	Southern West Virginia will soon be getting a new brand name to help promote the area as a premier destination to various visitors and tourists. According to 4-C Economic Development Authority Executive Director Judy Radford, a recently conducted research shows that the current brand name has a negative connotation, thus a need for a new name arises. At the Raleigh County Commission Read Full Story
FRIDAY, 25 JANUARY 2008
	Rafting Trips may be Limited at Shoshone Rapids
	The Forest Service in Glenwood Springs, Colorado had recently announced that they may have to put a restriction on the number of commercial rafting and kayaking trips that would be allowed in the Shoshone rapids of the Colorado River. An environmental study on the said river recommends that only 73,350 guided rafting trips should be allowed each year. The said study was conducted by Read Full Story