| The United States is chalk full of raft-able rivers and | | | | 3. Arkansas River, CO |
| waterways. With so many rivers and rafting options, | | | | 4. Colorado River, UT |
| which destinations provide the best combination of | | | | 4. American River, CA |
| whitewater fun and backcountry scenery? | | | | 5. Rogue River, OR |
| The United States has the largest concentration of | | | | 6. Glacier National Park, MT |
| commercial river runners than any other country in | | | | 7. New River, WV |
| the world. River rafting continues to become a | | | | 8. Chattooga River, GA/SC |
| popular adventure among all generations, from Baby | | | | 9. Snake River, ID/WY |
| Boomers down the generation Y. A majority of the | | | | 10. Deerfield River, MA |
| people who are on river rafting trips have rafted | | | | Most of these destinations and rivers offer a wide |
| before, which means that once experienced, a return | | | | variety of trip options, ranging from short half-day |
| to the river is sure to come. With so many | | | | river trips to longer multi-day excursions. Packages |
| destinations to choose from, which rivers offer the | | | | and trips durations vary depending on the location |
| best rafting trips in the country? | | | | and outfitter of choice. |
| The list below outlines places across the US | | | | The best way to plan a good rafting vacation is to |
| recognized as some of the best overall rafting | | | | do your research early. There are many websites |
| destinations. These trips are most suitable for | | | | that offer comprehensive information on river rafting |
| everyone, with no prior experience necessary. The | | | | and good rafting vacations. Go online and look for a |
| trips also offer a great combination of scenic beauty | | | | whitewater rafting directory or website that covers |
| and white water rafting excitement: | | | | multiple areas, gives some great general information, |
| 1. Grand Canyon, AZ | | | | and recommends quality whitewater rafting outfitters |
| 2. Salmon River, ID | | | | in your area. |