How to Prepare for Your Rapids Trip

What are your plans this summer? Do you have a trip to the beach planned, a road trip, or maybe a trip to the dunes? How about a white water rafting trip. Adrenaline junkies, outdoor adventure seekers, and families all love the beauty of the rapids and the thrill of the ride. Do something new this year and head to the river.

Top Places to Hit the Rapids

If you plan to go whitewater rafting, check out a few popular rivers:

• Skykomish River
• Skagit River
• Sauk River
• Green River
• Wenatchee River
• Tieton River
• Methow River
• White Salmon River

Tips for your Trip

When you go whitewater rafting, consider a few tips for a safe and fun trip:

• Don’t psyche yourself out. If it is your first time whitewater rafting, take a guided tour with a group of friends or family. You will be given brief instructions before your go. Whitewater rafting is good for people of all skill and fitness levels.
• Make sure you eat well and hydrate yourself before hitting the water. You don’t want to get sick when you are on the water.
• Don’t stick your tongue out when you are rafting. If you chomp down or crash, you are in for some pain.
• Wear water shoes or shoes with a strap, not flip flops or backless sandals.
• Do not climb in the raft without wearing a life jacket.
• Slather on the sunscreen and wear a hat.
• Don’t wear expensive sunglasses or jewelry.
• If you have kids, talk to the guide company before you arrive. Do not take small children on the trip without first finding out what you are in for.
• If you go under, look up and keep swimming.