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Rafting & Kayaking:
From Mild to Wild
Floating down the river, you hear the rush of water
approaching. Suddenly you see them: the unmistakable
caps of whitewater. Before you know it you're in
the middle of the rapids, holding on tight as water
splashes all around. You spin and speed down the
raging tides, white-knuckled yet smiling from ear
to ear. Or perhaps you'd prefer to skip the rollercoaster
ride and relax on a gentle float through a silent
stretch of pristine Alaska wilderness, as nature
goes about its business. Or you might choose a saltwater
paddle instead, quietly slicing through the waves
as your kayak draws near to a rookery of Puffins
or raft of Sea Otters.
Whether you choose a whitewater adventure, a scenic float trip, or a sea kayaking tour, most visitors, regardless of age or ability, will enjoy their time on the water. These trips are some of the best ways to connect with nature in Alaska. You're outdoors, away from motors and exhaust, working closely in concert with the water. Out on the ocean, most sea kayaking trips explore calm, sheltered waters—such as Seward's Resurrection Bay or Homer's Kachemak Bay. Because of our massive glacier runoff and rainwater drainage, Alaskan rivers serve up more adventure than most anything you'd find in the Lower 48—from the Kenai Peninsula's Sixmile River to Denali's Nenana River.
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