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I am a mom of 3 wonderful little boys (one with special needs), a beautiful baby girl, and am married to the man of my dreams. I am very interested in incorporating learning into activities that we do, so a trip to the beach turns into a school field trip. Recently, we moved back to California after a brief move to Texas and feel blessed to be able to be involved in all facets of Christian Camping. Because my husband and I serve in full time ministry, we're lucky to be able to spend a lot of time around each other and our family, having exciting adventures and just living life, day by day. :)
Our Family's Travel Personality
adventurous, curious, structured, relaxed, independent, energetic, spontaneous, easy_going, scheduled, artsy
We Just Got Back From
Japan, Lake Tahoe, Camp! (Not on the same trip though) :)
Our Favorite Vacation Spot
Anywhere new where discoveries can be made! We're pretty frugal, so budget traveling is definitely the way we go. However, occationally, we do love to splurge too! :)
A Place We'd Love To Visit
Austrailia to scuba dive the barrier reef, a zero-gravity flight to experience weightlessness, ziplining and exploring a rainforest, exploring the vast glaciers in Alaska, just to name a few!
Favorite Vacation Memory
It's completely simple, but watching our 6 year old get selected to be a Jedi Knight at Disneyland. It's his "lifelong" dream and still today when someone asks him what he's going to be someday, he proudly answers, "A Star Wars Guy!"
Worst Travel Moment With My Kids:
Right after checking into our hotel, my 4 year old threw up in the middle of the floor on the carpet, all over his jammies, his lovey, and on his little brother. Thankfully, the hotel we were staying in had a laundromat that was open late, so a few hours later, and after some carpet scrubbing, everything was cleaned up and like new.
Websites I Like:
Family-Friendly River Rafting Trips!
Are you ready to get away from the life-sucking electronic necessities that steal away your precious time or that of your loved ones? Do you want adventure? How about experienced guides that will not only lead you down rushing gauntlets of water as they pound against your raft as you paddle between rocky canyon walls but also do all of the cooking and cleaning while you rest or take a break beneath the open night's starry sky? If that sounds like an adventure you'd like to have, check out these family-friendly river rafting excursions that are not only designed with families in mind but offer single as well as multi-day trips!
202 Sherman Ave.
Coeur d Alene, Idaho
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ROW Adventures offers Family Rafting Trips called Family Magic on the beautiful Salmon River in Idaho. Family Magic trips are multi-day trips where the "River Jester" or specially trained guide, leads the kids in games and hikes. Not only are the rafting trips fun, but they are educational! The trips are designed to stop and play on the Salmon River beaches, and explore Indian rock art and pioneer homesteads! What more could you ask for?!
2001 Hwy 90 (no mail here)
Corbin, Kentucky
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Sheltowee Trace Outfitters has different excursions for families with children of all ages. Their class 3 trip to the base of Cumberland Falls is for children ages 6 and up. For a boat trip that can accommodate families with infants, you might want to try the Rainbow Mist ride which also goes to the base of Cumberland Falls. They also have different lodging options, like a wooden tent, primitive camping, or the fully furnished Star Falls Cabin! On site, they offer geocaching, rock climbing on their rock wall, wagon rides, and tubing trips!
116 Oak St Ste 1
Hood River, Oregon
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The Rogue River is a great river for beginners and families! The water is warm, the weather is normally hot, the wildlife is plentiful, and the rapids are exciting. ECHO provides all snacks, beverages, meals, transportation to and from the river, experienced guides, and lodging in the rustic lodges or campsites.
3555 Hartford Rd.
Hartford, Tennessee
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Wildwater's Pigeon River Adventure Center & Pigeon River Canopy Tours is a third generation family business specializing in family river rafting trips. They offer 1/2 day to multiple day trips for families with children ages 4 and up. While on multiple day rafting trips, families can sleep in Yurts with comfortable beds, coffee makers, ceiling fans and more. Also available are excursions that combine rafting with a train ride or a back-roads Jeep tour of area waterfalls. Some of the company's adventure centers also have kayaking, climbing walls, paddling clinics, and a variety of lodging and food options. Age and weight limits vary depending on location, river class, and specific activity (see specific at website).
1251 Academy Road
Long Creek, South Carolina
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Wildwater's Chattooga Ridge Adventure Center & River Canopy Tours is one of the wildest and most beautiful whitewater rivers in the country. They offer 1/2 day to multiple day trips for families with children ages 8 and up. While on multiple day rafting trips, families can sleep in Yurts or cabins with comfortable beds, coffee makers, ceiling fans and more. The adventure center also has kayaking, climbing walls, paddling clinics, and a variety of lodging and food options. Age and weight limits vary depending on location, river class, and specific activity (see specific at website).
7291 California State Highway 49
Lotus, California
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Gold Rush Whitewater offers adventure river rafting trips on the South Fork & Middle Fork of the American River as well as the Kaweah River. You can choose from half day options to 2 day adventures. If you choose a full or two day, meals on the river are included as well as camping.
Check their site for directions or gps coordinates
Bingham, Maine
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The Northern Outdoors offers family rafting trips on the Kennebec, the Penobscot, and the Dead Rivers. Cabins to camping is offered as well as float trips, hiking, cabins to camping, internet at the lodge, fishing, and kayaking at the lake.
74 W
Bryson City, North Carolina
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Half-day trips available with a guide in your raft or one in the next. They also have duckies (kayaks) available to use as well. Families with kids ages 7 and up can raft and kids 9 and up can kayak or raft.
14157 US Highway 19/74 West
Bryson City, North Carolina
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Flowing through the Nantahala Gorge, you will enjoy eight miles of Class II-III whitewater. This river has adventures for families with kids ages 7 and up and is enforced by the Forestry Department. They provide complimentary wetsuits, paddle jackets and optional helmets as well as qualified guides to take you down the river.
PO Box 850
Buena Vista, Colorado
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Raft in Colorado's gorgeous Arkansas River with one of the top rafting companies with over 29 years of experience. They offer 1/2 and full day trips with added excursions if you wish. Raft in the morning and soak in hot springs for the afternoon, or trek with lamas, off-road in Jeeps, or hike and rock climb! They have lots of experience not only providing quality trips, but with youth groups, ministry adventure trips, and family vacations.
7050 Idaho 55
Horseshoe Bend, Idaho
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Cascade Raft and Kayak has a half day trip, called "the Splash", with Class II-III rapids on the Payette River. They can accommodate children as young as 4. The Escape is a full-day North Fork Cabarton raft trip that winds 8 miles down the Payette. These half and full day trips are great for families, groups, and first-timers looking for a taste of whitewater rapids as well as time to swim and relax in the sun. Trips are available seven days a week from April to September.
32 Valley Road
Jefferson, New Hampshire
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Muddy Paw Sledding offers a summer adventure that's a very unique combination. During the summer months, they have a really neat "Paws and Paddles" trip in which families can spend half of the day whitewater rafting and the second half of the day on a dog sledding adventure!
7 Main Street
Charlemont, Massachusetts
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Zoar Outdoor is based in an historic Charlemont homestead, built in 1748 by Moses Rice, the town's first settler. Their riverfront location on the Deerfield River includes a guest lodge (Hawk Mountain Lodge), a campground, retail shop, zip line canopy tour and miles of hiking trails. The facilities span 80 wooded acres and the campground includes 5 tent sites and 11 cabin tents nestled in the woods overlooking the river valley. The cabin tents are equipped with gas lights, cook grills, and 4 beds to provide a restful night with the shower house only a short walk from the camping area. Zoar's commercial kitchen provides the freshest lunches on all of our trips and clinics with homemade breads, salads, and baked goods.
7013 Ottobine Rd.
Dayton, Virginia
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Outdoor Adventure Experiences not only provides stable, large rafts that are easy to steer and difficult to flip (perfect for families with young kids), but they also have kayaking, caving, rock climbing, rappelling, tubing, and fishing! They truly are a complete outdoor adventure experience!
Check Their Website
Errol, New Hampshire
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North Woods Rafting has trips for all ages! From mild water to white water adventures they have your family covered. They even offer trips for 2 year olds! If your kids are into pirates, you have to check out their very clever Pirate Adventure, complete with swords, eye patches, treasure hunts, and more!
Pirate Adventures are only on June 22, July 6, and July 20, so call to reserve your booty today!
P.O. Box 3387
Park City, Utah
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Kid's (8-10) Raft Free with one paying adult! Raft through the big rivers and big canyons with Dinosaur Expeditions! They operate on the Green River and the Yampa River in Utah and Colorado as well as Utah rafting trips on some lesser known but great adventures on the Weber River, White River, and Bear River. From relaxing floats to challenging white water trips (some go through Dinosaur National Monument) you can choose a single-afternoon adventure to a five-day trek through remote, scenic canyons!
24000 Casa Loma Road
Groveland, California
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Raft with experienced guides that are parent approved down the South Fork of the American River. It's a great beginner level rafting trip with a few intermediate rapids to make you feel like you're braving the river. Camp beneath a canopy of trees away from electronics and get to know your family once more! Often times they may designate a "kid's boat", or have a "no-talent show", or an "Unbirthday Party"! They also add peanut butter, marshmallows, and pancakes to keep the menu kid-friendly!
Check Their Website
Hartford, Tennessee
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Spend a few hours rafting with your family through class 3 & 4 white water or floating with your littler kids and grandparents on the Pigeon River. After your trip, head across a suspended bridge to Rafting In The Rockies' own private island and enjoy a canopy tour, zip lines, swings, and more!
185 River Road
Tahoe City, California
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If you're near Tahoe, you don't want to miss floating or rafting on the Truckee! Truckee River Rafting has rafts that will accommodate from 2-20 people as well as free shuttles and life jackets for children ages 2+. Dogs are welcome and so are food and drinks (no Styrofoam or glass).
1308 County Road 129
Glenwood Springs, Colorado
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Rock Gardens Rafting in Glenwood Springs Colorado has white water rafting adventures for all ages and abilities! Enjoy a mellow family float on the Colorado or Roaring Fork Rivers or a whitewater adrenaline trip on Glenwood Canyon’s Shoshone Rapids. They have half-day, full day, and customizable trips.
At the end of your trip, unwind in the Glenwood Springs Colorado Hot Springs Pool, the world's largest and voted the #1 place in America to cool off by the Travel Channel. If worn out from all of the fun, get some shut eye at Glenwood Canyon Resort. They have a great selection of lodging, with modern facilities, in a serene and gorgeous setting.
111 2nd St
Gardiner, Montana
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The Yellowstone Raft Company runs scenic tours as well as whitewater rafting and kayaking trips on the Yellowstone River. Tours last anywhere from 2 hours to full day trips.
603 Scott St.
Gardiner, Montana
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The Montana Whitewater Raft Company runs half-day and full-day raft trips from May thru September for first-timers and experts. Trips on the Yellowstone River, Gallatin River, Madison River, Fly Fishing Trips, and trips that also include a bit of horseback riding. Canoe rentals also available.
12400 HWY 2 EAST
West Glacier, Montana
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Raft down the scenic Middle Fork of the Flathead River bordering Glacier National Park. The class II and III rapids are exhilarating yet suitable for anyone age five and up. They will provide everything you need and their gregarious guides will drench you in Montana hospitality! If you don't want to bring your camera, they have digital photos available for purchase.
See Website
Grand Canyon, Arizona
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Spend the night at Bar 10 Ranch to horseback ride and enjoy country hospitality before taking a scenic morning helicopter flight into the Canyon. You'll raft over 13 medium-to-low-intensity rapids, hike canyon walls, and explore the desert wonderland before zooming across Lake Mead to a van that will take you back to Las Vegas.
