Handmade log rafts were once used to look for gold, hunt or migrate, but today’s sleek vinyl boats offer adventurers and novices an up-close view of wildlife and topography.
Whitewater rafting features calm water followed by roller coaster rides, while scenic floats offer a laidback glide:
• Take a lazy three-hour float down Willow Creek and view the stunning backcountry scenery.
• Join Alaska Wildland Adventures for a relaxed two-hour ride on the Kenai River or a seven-hour adventure with Class II + rapids.
• Under two hours from Anchorage, paddle the Lion’s Head rapids and hang on as your guide takes charge.
– Eve Lederman, The 100 Companies