This rafting sure is different it leaves you with no scope for mistakes because all the action is caught on film . You got it right videographers zip by in kayaks as you raft, catching the action, making a count of all you do right or wrong. Also providing some amazing memories on film.
River: The Kennebec River(means ‘long blade’ in the regional Abenaki tongue)240 km long, in the state of Maine in the northeasternUnited States.
Stretch of river rafted: Halfway between Portland and Quebec City, a few miles off the Appalachian Trail.
Grade of Rapids: Upto grade IV + ‘Big Momma,’ ‘Rock Garden,’ ‘White Washer,’ ‘Cathedral Eddy’ and ‘Magic Falls.’ All of which will keep you rollicking! Everyday from May through October, dam releases reach 4800 cfs (cubic feet per second)
Refreshments include mid river beach lunch for a day trip and a calm ride on the kayak.
River water or root beer? Ever wondered why the water of this popular rafting destination is so brackish? The answer lies in environmental degradation, Bark from the rolled logs silted up the bottom of the river and dyed it a rich dark brown, killing aquatic life in the process.
Russell Walters, Northern Outdoors president and co-owner says:
The brackish, brownish look you see is tannic acid from the bark and debris that is still on the bottom,
But fortunately Howard Trotsky came along when he did, and the river is regenerating. Salmon are still scarce, but the Kennebec is a major smallmouth bass fishery today.
Well coming back to the rafting, if yopu want some real adventure then do go in for the Maximum Magic trip for only above 15 years olds at $125 per person . let the magic of Kennebec white water rafting sweep over you.
Via: Emagazine
