There's nothing like a day on the water to make a person feel both invigorated and tranquil at the same time. After a day of whitewater rafting, there is the satisfaction of cheating almost certain death against the rapids. A slow, gentle kayak Harpeth River leaves a person feeling refreshed in a different way. Gentle exercise, sunshine and being at one with nature leave you a whole new person.
The excitement begins almost immediately after you hang up the phone after arranging the trip. Not only is preparation the key to a successful day out, the process is fun in itself, especially deciding what you are going to take for a picnic! Even deciding what to wear can be fun. If it's your first jaunt of the season, you may want to go out and buy some new shorts, a top, extra socks, and the obligatory bandana. Nobody knows why, just everybody wears one.
Possibly the most fun part of getting ready for a day of rafting is preparing lunch, and that begins with shopping. Your meal may consist of fried chicken, deviled eggs, and potato salad, for instance. Take a few high-calorie snacks. Those rapids aren't going to conquer themselves.
It is a good idea to take a thermos full of your favorite hot drink. You will most certainly get wet, and it can be cold on the water. Most rivers are the remnants of what once carved out canyons. Cold air sinks, and you will be at the bottom of that canyon.
Don't take anything with you in the boat that you would not be happy to simply throw into the water. In the unlikely event that the boat overturns, and they do, it will be gone forever. So no cell phones (you probably wouldn't get a signal anyway). Fine, if you really can't live without that selfie, take your spare phone.
Even if the day is generally cloudy, there may be the occasional burst of sunshine. This will create glare on the water and this will hurt your eyes. Do not bring your designer frames with the prescription lenses. If you need prescription lenses to see, then do your best to find a way to secure the glasses on your head.
When your guide tells you to put on a helmet and life jacket, please do so. People do fall out of boats and these objects can save a life. If you do fall out of the boat, aim your feet first so that if you encounter a rock, they find it first, instead of your head.
When the adventure draws to a close, it will take your hours to wind down. Enjoy it. In fact, use the time to plan your next river trip!
The excitement begins almost immediately after you hang up the phone after arranging the trip. Not only is preparation the key to a successful day out, the process is fun in itself, especially deciding what you are going to take for a picnic! Even deciding what to wear can be fun. If it's your first jaunt of the season, you may want to go out and buy some new shorts, a top, extra socks, and the obligatory bandana. Nobody knows why, just everybody wears one.
Possibly the most fun part of getting ready for a day of rafting is preparing lunch, and that begins with shopping. Your meal may consist of fried chicken, deviled eggs, and potato salad, for instance. Take a few high-calorie snacks. Those rapids aren't going to conquer themselves.
It is a good idea to take a thermos full of your favorite hot drink. You will most certainly get wet, and it can be cold on the water. Most rivers are the remnants of what once carved out canyons. Cold air sinks, and you will be at the bottom of that canyon.
Don't take anything with you in the boat that you would not be happy to simply throw into the water. In the unlikely event that the boat overturns, and they do, it will be gone forever. So no cell phones (you probably wouldn't get a signal anyway). Fine, if you really can't live without that selfie, take your spare phone.
Even if the day is generally cloudy, there may be the occasional burst of sunshine. This will create glare on the water and this will hurt your eyes. Do not bring your designer frames with the prescription lenses. If you need prescription lenses to see, then do your best to find a way to secure the glasses on your head.
When your guide tells you to put on a helmet and life jacket, please do so. People do fall out of boats and these objects can save a life. If you do fall out of the boat, aim your feet first so that if you encounter a rock, they find it first, instead of your head.
When the adventure draws to a close, it will take your hours to wind down. Enjoy it. In fact, use the time to plan your next river trip!
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