“Hang On!” 8 Top Whitewater Rafting Places in Upstate New York!

Before I wrote this gallery, I always though of the Rockies, or far Western U.S. when it came to whitewater rafting experience.  So this gallery is an eye-opener for me.  Upstate New York has plenty of places to do this exciting event, alone, with friends, or with you kids.  From the Hudson River to Cattaraugus County in the western part of the state, these companies offer top notch professional adventures for water thrill seekers.

You will see that the companies highlighted in this gallery cover plenty of regions in Upstate New York.  Honestly, I have never done the sport.  But, someday?  Who knows.  But if I do, there is one that I would put on the top of my list.  You will see it in the gallery.

Ausable Chasm.

I have been to this magical place several times over the decades, both as a kid and as an adult.  It is one of New York State's greatest natural attractions.  But the thought of charging down the Ausable River, crashing through the narrow chasm, with the towering, cold canyon walls so close to the side of the raft you could almost touch them, well sir, that has gotten my attention!

Of course this sport, or should we say adventure, is not for everyone.  And if you go to any of these companies to enjoy the experience, there are rules to be followed.  But, life is short, and I cannot imagine a more thrilling way to spend an afternoon than in a raft, with my family and a couple of close friends, bouncing along a whitewater river in Upstate New York.

Now, firmly placed on my bucket list!