Day 2, 6/15 Whitewater rafting and tubing—American River, Coloma, CA

Day 2, Monday 6/15: Whitewater rafting and tubing—American River, Coloma, CA

What a great day on the American River white water rafting on class II and III rapids and tubing calmer waters behind our motorhome in the afternoon.  It was so fun whitewater rafting ½ day—especially the class III rapids known as “the meat grinder” and “troublemaker.”  We also jumped out of the boat into the 55-degree river during the rafting.  Sam especially enjoyed being able to float feet-first and head up through a 200 yd. portion of class II rapids. Sarah took the brunt of the waves in the rapids and had cute screams every time it got intense. Ryan, who always runs cold—just “manned up” and jumped off the boat into the river twice.  It was great.  They both rode in the front during the biggest rapids.

After white water rafting, we went tubing a few times.  We walked up about ¼ mile up from our campsite, then went into the river and floated past the campground downriver and exited after about a 20-minute float.  In the evening, we then barbequed turkey burgers with sautéed mushrooms and onions while watching and listening to the beautiful river flow by our RV about 30 yards away.  Fun, exciting, and beautiful.   We now feel like we’re on vacation :).

Stuck on a rock on the Class III Troublemaker Rapid

Whitewater rafting Fun on the American River

SARAH & RYAN UNDERWATER.  LOOK AT THEIR 2 YELLOW HELMETS UNDER SAM'S LEFT HAND

Sarah and Ryan back above water on the river :)

Having a blast whitewater rafting the South Fork of the American River