Rafting was the earliest mode of transportation used across water bodies, for moving food, supplies and people. It was during the 1970s that river rafting caught the attention of people looking for alternate adventure activities. The inclusion of this sport into the 1972 Munich Olympics was a major boost.

River rafting or whitewater rafting involves handling and navigating a raft safely across a river or a stream which has tempestuous or violent water. Whitewater is formed when sections of a river suddenly slope downward, increasing the flow and speed of water, causing a turbulence. These sections known as rapids, make the fast-flowing water frothy and white in appearance. Hence the name whitewater rafting. Rafting is done on whitewater to thrill the raft passengers.

Although, there are many adventurous extreme sports like bungee jumping, paragliding, skiing, scuba diving, etc but those which can be enjoyed with family and kids are few, in fact rare. Read the rest of this entry »