When the temperature rises the best thing you can do is get near the water. The pool at Canyon Park is great for a lazy dip on a hot day, but what if you want something a little more you dont have to go far. With the Puyallup River just a few miles from your front door you have easy access to some of the best whitewater in the area!
The Puyallup River offers just over 6 miles of class I-II rapids in Pierce County alone, with many more in other parts of the river system. Whether you are going by kayak or raft, these lower level rapids make it a great choice for a fun exciting day out on the water without doing anything too crazy.
If youre looking for a little more of an adrenaline rush, and are willing to drive a little further, Head up to north to the Skagit for class II-III, or go down south to the Tieton River for some class III-IV. Obviously, whitewater rafting is dangerous, so only attempt these more difficult areas if you have the knowledge and expertise to do so.
If you dont have your own raft (I know, its hard to believe, but not everybody has a $5,000 inflatable whitewater raft in their gear closet) you can still get out on the river with a guide company. Wildwater River Guides and Blue Sky Outfitters specialize in providing safe and exhilarating experience for people of all experience levels.
Whether you are rafting, kayaking or just floating in a tube, spending time on the river is one of the best ways to beat the heat during summer. Lucky for you, you live in the perfect place to do it. So get out there, get wet and have a good time. And above all, be safe out there. Whitewater in Puyallup
When the temperature rises the best thing you can do is get near the water. The pool at Canyon Park is great for a lazy dip on a hot day, but what if you want something a little more you dont have to go far. With the Puyallup River just a few miles from your front door you have easy access to some of the best whitewater in the area!
The Puyallup River offers just over 6 miles of class I-II rapids in Pierce County alone, with many more in other parts of the river system. Whether you are going by kayak or raft, these lower level rapids make it a great choice for a fun exciting day out on the water without doing anything too crazy.
If youre looking for a little more of an adrenaline rush, and are willing to drive a little further, Head up to north to the Skagit for class II-III, or go down south to the Tieton River for some class III-IV. Obviously, whitewater rafting is dangerous, so only attempt these more difficult areas if you have the knowledge and expertise to do so.
If you dont have your own raft (I know, its hard to believe, but not everybody has a $5,000 inflatable whitewater raft in their gear closet) you can still get out on the river with a guide company. Wildwater River Guides and Blue Sky Outfitters specialize in providing safe and exhilarating experience for people of all experience levels.
Whether you are rafting, kayaking or just floating in a tube, spending time on the river is one of the best ways to beat the heat during summer. Lucky for you, you live in the perfect place to do it. So get out there, get wet and have a good time. And above all, be safe out there.