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| novices and experts alike. River rafting tours | | | | river recreation outfitters license in 1969. Run by |
| provide all of the equipment, guidance, and | | | | the world famous Bill Dvorak out of Salida, |
| instruction necessary. If the trip covers several | | | | Colorado, this company offers exciting river |
| days, the rafting company may provide camping | | | | rafting trips to visitors in many states including |
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| rafters of all skill levels, from beginners rafting for | | | | well as New Zealand and Nepal. Dvorak |
| the first time, to skilled experts looking for the | | | | Enterprises is known for its friendly, skilled, and |
| toughest rivers in the country. | | | | knowledgeable guides. |
| River rafting tours are offered on many major | | | | California River Rafting Excitement is one of the |
| rivers in the country. Trips are available in many | | | | top-rated river rafting outfitters in the Sunshine |
| different lengths, varying from an afternoon to a | | | | State. This company offers river rafting trips on |
| two week trek. River rafting trips designed for | | | | five different California rivers, has trips designed |
| families as well as trips that cater to experienced | | | | for families as well as experienced rafters, and |
| rafters are available almost anywhere. While much | | | | offers camping equipment for trips lasting several |
| river rafting is done in the Southwest, it is by no | | | | days. |
| means the only place for a river rafting | | | | Nantahala Outdoor Center in North Carolina offers |
| adventure. North Carolina, Oregon, Texas, and | | | | a variety of river rafting adventures on several |
| many other states have great rivers for rafting. | | | | rivers in the area. The rivers range in difficulty to |
| A couple of well-established river rafting outfitters | | | | accommodate rafters at any skill level, and |
| are Dvorak Expeditions, California River Rafting | | | | Nantahala offers great guides as well as a rafting |
| Excitement, and the Nantahala Outdoor Center. All | | | | school for novices. |
| three of these companies offer great guides, | | | | River rafting trips are a fun way for adventurous |
| top-of-the-line equipment, and routes on some of | | | | travelers to unwind and relax. |
| the best rivers. | | | | |