Category Archives: American River Rafting

Whitewater Connection Yoga / rafting wellness weekend adventures

This trip will include evening and morning yoga, special organic vegetarian aruyvedic menu, 60 minute massage, meditation session, riverside camping and rafting 2 days on the south fork of the American river. On this 2 day/ 2 night trip you’ll … Continue reading

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Summer Whitewater River Flows in California

This year our free flowing rivers, the North Fork of the American and the Kaweah, are seeing a slightly earlier end to the season purely based on the snowpack. Not to worry as our controlled rivers will be running throughout … Continue reading

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About the Three Forks of the American River

The American River originates in the high Sierra Nevada just west of Lake Tahoe, in the Tahoe and El Dorado National Forests. Its three main forks—the South, Middle and North—flow through the Sierra foothills and converge east of Sacramento. Along … Continue reading

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Spring rafting on the North Fork of the American River

Rafting the North Fork of the American River is an experience not to be missed. Pristine, exhilarating, and technical, the North Fork is the natural choice for South Fork veterans looking for more challenging whitewater. The river originates from the … Continue reading

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Share the word about your rafting trip with Whitewater Connection

It really goes without saying – we love hearing great feedback about our river trips. But what we like most is when people take the time to write about us on one (or all) of the different websites out there. … Continue reading

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American River Rafting

There are 2 types of rafting on the American River. They’re separated only by distance: one takes place on the Lower American River (near Sacramento) and the other takes place on the upper sections and tributaries (closer to Aurburn and … Continue reading

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Whitewater Connection’s Guides

Walter “Guapo” Monge “Guapo” (“handsome” in Spanish) has been rafting in his home of Costa Rica for over 10 years, where he’s guided on the Pacuare and the Reventazon Rivers. He also guides sea-kayak tours along the Pacific Coast of … Continue reading

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Whitewater Rafters of California

Every day, Whitewater Connection welcomes rafters from all over California. They come from places near and far: Sacramento, the Bay Area, Fresno, and Southern California (hello, San Diego!). Many of them plan their rafting trip months in advance, and some … Continue reading

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Middle Fork American River

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The Middle Fork American River is a gem among California rivers. Its tributaries, the Rubicon and the North Fork of the Middle Fork, are frequented by kayakers in search of adrenalin in the high Sierras. On their way to the … Continue reading

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South Fork American River Rafting History

During the 1850s, when the gold-rush was reaching its peak on the south fork american river in Coloma, an interesting thing began taking place. Cultures began mixing their food and music, they shared stories, experiences and jokes. As they sat around … Continue reading

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