(Newswire.net — March 22, 2021) — Rafting is an amazing hobby to get into – few sports combine the adrenaline rush of extreme sports with the beauty of nature quite so readily, and there are so many amazing destinations to go whitewater rafting across the USA and beyond. If you’re looking for a family-friendly whitewater rafting experience to liven up your holiday, these are some of the best places to go.

Green River, Utah

Offering stunning scenery and a range of rapids from class II to V, you can tailor the skill level to your family’s experience and enjoy anything from a little light adventure to a real adrenaline rush.

Gauley River, West Virginia

A destination for the slightly more adventurous family, the rapids here start at class III and go u to V. Due to the more adventurous nature of these rapids the minimum age is 12, but plenty of group trips are available that you can enjoy as a family in amazing surroundings.

Noguera Parallesa River, Catalan Pyrenees

If you’re looking to travel a little bit farther afield, this world-famous rafting trip in the Noguera Parallesa River in the Catalan region of Spain is a fantastic option. With long stretches of rapids interspersed with stretches of calm water where you can rest and just take in the scenery, this amazing rafting route never exceeds class III rapids and is absolutely family-friendly without lacking in adventure.

Rogue River, Oregon

This fantastically named river cuts through dense forestry offers a more adventurous trip with mostly Class II rapids, and you’ll get to spend the night at Morrison’s Lodge during a weekend trip where you enjoy traversing this amazon 18-mile stretch.

Bighorn Sheep Canyon Rafting

This Colorado river tour company on the Arkansas River is one of the best around, offering family-friendly whitewater rafting for quarter-day, half-day, or full-day trips catering for all abilities from beginner to advanced. They also offer different kinds of fishing trips if you’re looking for an activity to fill another half or full day on your outdoorsy holiday, as well as offering private rafting trips if you’re just looking to occupy that one adrenaline junkie every family has while the rest of you enjoy a nice gentle hike!

There are so many fantastic rafting destinations out there, and it’s a fantastic adventure for the whole family – hopefully, this list will have given you a good idea of where to start looking for a family-friendly white water rafting adventure.