Category : vacation

03 May 2018
white water rafting age limits

Age Limits for Whitewater Rafting

Are you planning a family vacation? You have probably been examining all the options available to you, such as a trip to the beach or a quick jaunt to an amusement park, and you’ve settled on white water rafting. You love the idea of spending time as a family while you do something physically challenging. Plus, you want to do something different this year, now that your kids are getting older — but what exactly is the age limit for […]

08 Dec 2017
off-season activities in Georgia

Off-season in Georgia’s Playground

Off-Season Recreation in One of the Most Beautiful States in the Union Looking for ideas for off-season recreation in Georgia? You’re in luck. The state’s temperate climate, combined with a number of truly unique geographical features, mean you can have lots of fun in the off-season. Even during the winter months, much of Georgia remains relatively warm, with temperatures in the 50s and the occasional days of summerlike weather. That means you have lots of options for excursions and activities […]

08 Dec 2017
family vacation packages in georgia

Family Vacation Packages in Georgia

Are you and your family eyeing Italy vacation packages? May we suggest a vacation in Georgia instead? The state offers a range of fun options for kids and adults alike. Just like the apartments in jerusalem, you can get fully furnished apartments for rent, which can be your home away from home. If you want to find the best value, then booking vacation packages in Georgia may be the smartest bet. These usually include lodging as well as activities, which […]

08 Dec 2017
driving to work is more dangerous than whitewater rafting

Crazy Things You Do Every Day

5 Things More Dangerous than White Water Rafting How dangerous is whitewater rafting? That’s a question we hear frequently at Raft1. People call us up and ask whether it’s safe to send loved ones on rafting trips. We certainly understand their concern and do our best to quell their fears, because the truth is, we all put ourselves at risk in other ways that make rafting pale in comparison. There are crazy things we do every day, things we all […]

08 Dec 2017
Men's retreat on the ocoee river

Men’s Retreats on the Ocoee

A Time to Bond and Grow Are you considering holding a men’s retreat in the Blue Ridge, Georgia, area? A retreat can be a life-affirming experience. If you offer the right activities and affirmations, people can come away from a retreat with a renewed focus and a fresh sense of purpose. The many benefits of attending a men’s retreat include: Time to meditate on life, both the good and the bad Being among people who understand you and face the […]

22 Jul 2015

Beginner’s Guide to Rafting on the Ocoee River

Wondering what to expect when rafting on the Chattooga River?   Well, You Asked for it… Only to get pummeled by rocks, struck by whitewater waves – countless gallons of them, to lose your razor sharp paddle if you’re not careful once you fall out, and to face oncoming boulders with your feet downstream so you can bump away using your heels like Neil Armstrong bouncing off a moon rock; the alternative means bumping away using your face. Jackets and […]

20 May 2014

How Whitewater Rafting Reduces Stress

Stress is more than just a buzz kill. It affects our physical, mental and emotional health in untold ways and is a contributing factor to a poorer quality of life in general. We all experience tension from our work and family responsibilities, and many of us tend to carry the burdens of the daily grind. It’s important to find an outlet that helps us release these anxieties.

17 Apr 2014

Whitewater Rafting FAQs

Thinking of making whitewater rafting part of your next vacation? Knowing what to expect will significantly increase the fun factor of this already exciting adventure. Read on to see what you need to know and do to get the most of this exhilarating sport.