My all-time favorite vacation activity is white water rafting. If you are not afraid of the water, or of getting wet, and you love the out-of-doors, you should try it!
White water rafting combines many good things, such as natural beauty, tranquillity, marvelous scenery, experiencing “the wild,†companionship, history — and moments of genuine excitement.
The rapids on rivers are generally classified in order of danger from 1 to 5…Â More info
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The River Rats are paddling against the current, trying to keep North Quabbin’s premiere community event alive.
The Athol Lions Club, the event’s organizers, has had to deal with loss of sponsors, cutbacks in the communities where the race is held and hazards in the river that require members to rethink where the start will be. “We’ll make do,†said David Flint of the Lions Club. “What’s the alternative? Not to have it.â€
Mr. Flint said the race will be held this year, but the future is in doubt if the club continues to lose sponsors…Â More info
The relationship between the federal government and American Indians and Alaska Natives is complex and dynamic. Since the 1790s, the United States recognized that American Indian tribes shared a unique relationship with the federal government, defining Indian tribes as domestic dependent nations with the inherent right to self-government. This trust relationship was codified in the U.S. Constitution, treaties, regulations, Executive Orders, and court decisions. As part of a government-to-government relationship, federal agencies are required to consult with federally recognized tribes on projects that may impact tribes and their interests. Further legislation included a requirement to consult with Native corporations as well.
The Forest Service in Alaska recognizes the importance of building strong working relationships with Alaska Native tribes and corporations beyond the legal requirements. The ecological and cultural knowledge of Alaska Natives can help …Â More info
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There’s a reason they call it the trip of a lifetime. Rafting the Colorado River is truly awesome, not only for its monster rapids, but also for the ever-changing beauty of canyon walls and the solitude of sleeping under the stars in the inner-gorge wilderness.
So you’ve scored a river permit, gathered your buddies and hired an outfitter to supply your crew with cookstoves and ammo cans. Or maybe you’ve booked a week on a commercial trip and can leave the planning to a pro. Either way, you’re about to experience one of the most mind-blowing…Â More infoÂ