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| - Okay, so yea the USNWC is pretty rad. Before we get to the rafting, let us peruse other aspects of the park for a moment.
Trails (walking or biking): There are awesome sweat inducing, chest heaving, sore butt (from hard seats) causing mountain bike trails that wrap around picturesque lake inlets. The beginner trail will put a little pep in your step, if you're a non-exerciser like myself.
Rock Climbing: *mental note* Don't climb after rafting or beer. Fingers might be weak you might fall..over and over..and over
Adventure (obstacle) Course: There was a rumor that it was military grade. I can't confirm or deny that rumor. I didn't do it, but I heard it was "weak sauce" from a reliable source that ran the course that day.
Zip Lines: Closed for renovations! When I had a chance to partake during my last visit, I can honestly say that it was a very exciting 30 seconds of my life.
And now, on to the rafting. Rafting is $50, no ifs ands or sore butts about it. It's the main attraction, the star of the show and the reason visitors come here. That $50 pays for the All Sport Pass, which includes all activities on top of rafting. For an extra $15 you can upgrade to the extreme (guaranteed fall in the algae pool and drink one gallon of water) rodeo rafting.
While the adventure rafting is pretty fun, $50 a person is pretty expensive and that price just makes the season pass seem all that much more enticing. The raft guides are experts and quite witty might I add, but for a real adventure I don't think it beats a real river. Family rafting is a different story though. It's fun, safe and something the entire group can enjoy.
If you make the most of your day and take advantage of everything attached to the All Sport pass, it's a pretty fulfilling purchase. Folks only looking for a short family rafting adventure will feel a lil' short changed. If it's a busy day or holiday, you might not get more than 2 trips in - if that.
The final verdict; great place to picnic, visit and show off to out of towners. It has it's niche. If you're not super adventurous and just need an annual fix, this is a great change from the norm. If you're a local and active, and enjoy any of these activities, I highly suggest the season pass.
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