10 Essential White Water Rafting Safety Tips for Your Next Trip
Whitewater rafting is one of the most exciting outdoor adventures you can experience. From crashing rapids to breathtaking river scenery, rafting offers the perfect mix of adrenaline and teamwork. Whether you’re a first-time rafter or an experienced paddler, understanding proper, basic whitewater rafting safety is essential. In this guide, we’ll cover the most important rafting […]
Tips for Using A GoPro on a Whitewater Rafting Trip
Adventure activities like whitewater rafting are perfect for GoPro footage. Between crashing rapids, scenic river views, and nonstop action from your crew, there are endless opportunities for unforgettable photos and videos. Whether you’re tackling your first rafting trip or trying to capture smoother, more cinematic footage, a little preparation goes a long way. Here’s how […]
Parent’s Guide: Top Tips for Rafting with Young Children
Planning your first family whitewater rafting adventure can feel both exciting and a little overwhelming. For many parents, rafting is already a favorite outdoor activity, and introducing children to the river creates unforgettable memories, confidence, and family bonding. The key to a successful trip is preparation, choosing the right outfitter, and making safety the top […]
Whitewater Rafting Bachelor Party
Not sure what to do for your buddy’s bachelor party? How about an adrenaline-filled bonding experience? A group whitewater rafting trip combines the perfect one-two punch of outdoor adventure and post-trip celebration. Spend the day paddling through exciting rapids with your closest friends, then relax afterward with cold drinks, great food, and stories around the […]
The Top 5 Things To Do In Maine In The Summer
Maine rivals any New England summer destination. From thrilling whitewater rafting trips and scenic mountain hikes to hidden waterfalls, coastal art towns, outdoor concerts, shopping, and more, there’s truly something for everyone. Guests at Crab Apple Whitewater often ask what else they should explore during their Maine vacation after rafting the Kennebec or Dead River. […]
How Whitewater Rafting Helps Build Corporate Teams
Corporate team-building outings are a great way to enhance collaboration, improve communication, and boost morale among employees. These activities typically involve team exercises that challenge employees to work together, trust each other, and have fun outside of the typical work environment. If you want to raise the bar on your outing, a whitewater rafting adventure […]
Fundamental Whitewater Rafting Techniques for Raft Passengers
Whitewater rafting is a thrilling and exhilarating adventure. Paddlers in each raft can improve their enjoyment and safety during a trip with good techniques. The following are the most important rafting techniques to keep in mind. Safety Equipment Life Jackets & Helmets: Always wear a properly fitted life jacket and helmet while whitewater rafting. Stability […]
Exploring Different Routes for Kennebec River Rafting
The Kennebec River provides world-class whitewater rafting, starting at its headwaters in western central Maine. Class 3, 4, and sometimes Class 5 rapids are formed when water is released from the Harris Station Hydroelectric dam, and its whitewater section runs about 12.5 miles down into The Forks, Maine. In The Forks and adjoining towns, there […]