Whether you’re in charge of booking a vacation with family or friends, you have so many decisions to make. In fact, it might be expected that you’ll present all of the different ideas. While narrowing down the choices can seem difficult, consider the fact that your group could go whitewater rafting. This vacation option has so many benefits to offer.

1. It’s outside.

Going to museums and trying out different restaurants are both fun activities for vacations, but you can participate in these outings at any time of the year. The summer is the time to enjoy the outdoors, and whitewater rafting gives you the opportunity to do so. In fact, you can get quite close to nature.

2. You’ll learn a new skill.

Chances are that not everyone in your group is a seasoned expert in the field of whitewater rafter. Upon becoming an adult, you may find that your learning opportunities are stifled as a classroom education is not a daily requirement. Taking to the waters provides you with the chance to enjoy yourself and to try something new.

 

3. Different levels are available.

When you think of whitewater rafting, you might picture a group of experienced individuals heading down the toughest of waters. While you could engage in such an adventure, you can also look for experiences that are more suited to the skill level of your group. By working with a representative, you can find a package that meets your needs.

4. There’s room for everyone.

Of course, the boats have maximum capacities that absolutely must be followed; however, you are likely to find a boat that has enough room for your group. Even if you have to divide up, you could potentially fit everyone onto two or three boats. It is sometimes difficult to find activities that everyone can participate in together, but whitewater rafting allows you to have a shared experience.

5. You can Exercise.

As you’re envisioning your vacation, you might be thinking that you’ll leave the gym behind for a few days. While you don’t need to get up as the sun rises to go on the treadmill or to lift some weights, you can get some exercise in when you choose whitewater rafting. Actually, this activity is a good way to remind yourself that working out does not need to be dull.

6. Kids can go too.

You will need to check to see what the minimum age requirements are for the particular experience in which you are interested, but opportunities are generally available for children to join in on the ride with the adults in their families. Finding an activity that the entire family loves might seem tough, but you can make it work when it comes to whitewater rafting.

7. You’ll experience adventure.

Chances are that you’ve felt stuck in your daily routine more than a couple of times recently. Going on this adventure allows you to break out of that routine. As a matter of fact, you might feel inspired to go on more adventures in the future and to break out of your rote cycle more often.

When it comes time to finalize your vacation plans, consider ditching the same old, boring ideas. Instead, book a whitewater rafting adventure so that you can have a truly memorable experience.

This article, Colorado’s top vacation destinations this summer, was written by Ryan Thomas for Rocky Mountain Whitewater Rafting. Rocky Mountain Whitewater Rafting has guided thousands of whitewater rafting trips on Clear Creek and throughout Colorado.