: the act, sport, or pastime of traveling on a river or other body of water in a usually inflatable raft : the sport of rafting
But injuries can happen, just like with any other sport. For this reason, rafting might not be everyone's cup of tea …—
Aislinn Sarnacki
Aislinn SarnackiSo maybe white-water rafting is not your ticket. Maybe you'd like some water sport that does not entail hurtling down an angry river at stomach-churning speeds.—Michael D. Burke
Michael D. BurkeA measure from Sen. Lawrence Childers … would provide immunity from lawsuits to outfitters of paddle sports—such as rafting and canoeing—because of "the inherent risks of paddle sport activities."—Tim Hoover
Tim HooverExamples of rafting in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebAlexandra Maloney, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2024
The site is often used as a launch for whitewater rafting trips along the Colorado River and through the Grand Canyon, according to park officials.
—CBS News, 14 May 2024
With access to Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park, families can soak in the stunning landscapes, spot local wildlife, and try whitewater rafting, hiking, biking, and horseback riding.
—Lindsay Cohn, Parents, 13 May 2024
Predicting seasonal rafting conditions is difficult because factors besides snowpack depths always come into play, such as temperature trends, which affect the rate of runoff, as well as the amount and timing of monsoon moisture in the summer.
—John Meyer, The Denver Post, 10 May 2024
Fishing, rafting, paddleboarding, and other water sports are abound, and there is access to two public golf courses.
—Julie Destefano, Robb Report, 7 May 2024
The lodge also offers horseback riding, whitewater rafting, and stunning views of America’s most breathtaking landscapes.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 20 Apr. 2024
Here, expect breathtaking mountain views, great hiking, fishing and rafting along the Nolichucky River, and an adorable downtown area with a quality coffee shop, pottery studio, outdoor supply store, and more.
—Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2024
Our trio went river rafting, momo making, created their own postal stamps, visited a textile museum to learn about and witness local crafts and painting and explored markets.
—Shivani Vora, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Noun
Whitewater rafting and whitewater kayaking are available on the man made whitewater river, which is the largest in the world.
—Alexandra Maloney, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2024
The site is often used as a launch for whitewater rafting trips along the Colorado River and through the Grand Canyon, according to park officials.
—CBS News, 14 May 2024
With access to Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park, families can soak in the stunning landscapes, spot local wildlife, and try whitewater rafting, hiking, biking, and horseback riding.
—Lindsay Cohn, Parents, 13 May 2024
Predicting seasonal rafting conditions is difficult because factors besides snowpack depths always come into play, such as temperature trends, which affect the rate of runoff, as well as the amount and timing of monsoon moisture in the summer.
—John Meyer, The Denver Post, 10 May 2024
Fishing, rafting, paddleboarding, and other water sports are abound, and there is access to two public golf courses.
—Julie Destefano, Robb Report, 7 May 2024
The lodge also offers horseback riding, whitewater rafting, and stunning views of America’s most breathtaking landscapes.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 20 Apr. 2024
Here, expect breathtaking mountain views, great hiking, fishing and rafting along the Nolichucky River, and an adorable downtown area with a quality coffee shop, pottery studio, outdoor supply store, and more.
—Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2024
Our trio went river rafting, momo making, created their own postal stamps, visited a textile museum to learn about and witness local crafts and painting and explored markets.
—Shivani Vora, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
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“Rafting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rafting. Accessed 20 May. 2024.
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