Two Pennsylvania Whitewater Rafting Tours Are Among The Best in U.S.
As part of USA Today’s adventure series, they are detailing the 10Best tours for multiple outdoor activities across the country. For whitewater rafting, two Pennsylvania locations are among the ten best tours featured.
“The rivers of the United States offer some of the world’s best whitewater rafting opportunities, with thrills for experienced rafters and newbies alike. From white-knuckle rapids to more relaxed family floats, rafting is a great way to add a dash of adventure to a trip,” they explain.
The number one ranked whitewater raft tour was the Northwest Rafting Company based in Hood River, Oregon. In fact, six of the ten spots were on the west coast. However, Pennsylvania was the only state to have two tours listed.
#8 Wilderness Voyageurs in Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania
Wilderness Voyageurs has been leading adventures for 58 years. They quote, “850 thousand rafters thrilled.” They offer three different categories of rafting, including a tour for the whole family and a high adventure raft tour. In addition, you can hop on a bike tour, go fly fishing, or kayaking at Wilderness Voyageurs. Labeled as the “closest rafting to Pittsburgh,” you can book your tour online.
No. 3: Pocono Whitewater Rafting – Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania
Paddle through 17 sets of rapids on a 12-mile trip with Class II-III rapids and astonishing scenery. Or take a guided, more relaxed family-style adventure with Class I-II rapids, 10Best describes. Located right off State Route 903 on Lehigh River, Pocono Whitewater Rafting also has a unique option called Multisport Trip – Battles and Paddles. This enables you to make a full one to three-day experience where you whitewater raft during the day and play paintball from 5-8:30 pm. You can check availability and make reservations here.
Both Pennsylvania locations were highlighted as being among the best whitewater raft tours in the country.
