Rafting News April 2008

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TUESDAY, 29 APRIL 2008
	Raft Guide Invites People to Try Rafting
	At the age of 71, Dick Grainger has rafted the famous rivers of North America: Colorado, Arkansas, Gauley, Cheat, and Hudson. Being a guide for 27 years of Adventure Calls Outfitters, he has taken hundreds of people safely down the Genesee River in Letchworth State Park, Cattaraugus Creek in Zoar Valley, and the Salmon River in Pulaski. This season, he encourages people to try rafting, empha Read Full Story
THURSDAY, 24 APRIL 2008
	First Raft and Ski Weekend at Sugarloaf
	The first Raft and Ski Weekend will be held on May 3 and 4 at Sugarloaf. Northern Outdoors and Sugarloaf teamed up for this event. Both came up with an idea to blend these two activities in order to gather both winter and summer enthusiasts. With discounted rates, Northern Outdoors is offering whitewater rafting combined with a day of skiing at Sugarloaf. May 3 will be the official sta Read Full Story
	Water Release to Attract Rafters, Kayakers
	The Jamaica State Park will again attract white water sports enthusiasts as the US Army Corps of Engineers releases water from its Ball Dam to the West River in Southern Vermont on April 26 and 27. The water release makes the river ideal for rafting, kayaking, and canoeing. Thousands of people come to the park to watch the action on the West River and hike along the three-mile long former rai Read Full Story
WEDNESDAY, 23 APRIL 2008
	Bulgaria: Home of Extreme Tourism
	Bulgaria offers four extreme sports at affordable prices. This April, about 12,000 people have been visiting Bulgaria to experience extreme tourism being offered in the country. Rafting in the wild rivers of Struma in the region of Kresna is the most popular sport. After experiencing the waves, horseback riding in the Podopi Mountain is another wonderful experience. Next in line is waterfal Read Full Story
TUESDAY, 22 APRIL 2008
	NARR Teams Up with NOS
	The North American River Runners (NARR) and the Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOS) team up in offering whitewater rafting trips to enthusiasts. A network of rafting trips on nine whitewater rivers resulted from the said partnership. The guests of NARR can now use NOC's seven rivers and new headquarters in the Southern Appalachians for a more exciting and challenging rafting experience. NARR' Read Full Story