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whitewater rafting

British  

noun

  1. the sport of rafting down fast-flowing rivers, esp over rapids

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KERNVILLE, Calif. — It started out like a typical whitewater rafting trip on the North Fork of the Kern River.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2025

If the commission sets new terms that boost flows, it could open up more of the Kern River’s popular rapids for a longer period each year, bringing a boon to boaters and whitewater rafting businesses.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2025

In her book, Sevigny brings readers along for the whitewater rafting, the near drownings and the gnawing hunger Clover and Jotter experienced on this breathtaking scientific expedition.

From Scientific American ● Jun. 5, 2023

“This is an epic whitewater rafting season,” said Deric Rothe, who owns Sierra Whitewater Inc. and has been rafting for decades.

From Seattle Times ● May 4, 2023

Whitewater rafting season: After a winter of heavy rain and snow, the ice is melting in California’s mountains, creating dream conditions for whitewater rafting enthusiasts, The Los Angeles Times reports.

From New York Times ● Apr. 18, 2023

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