Mlive has a recommended story about winter rafting trips that are increasing in popularity throughout Northern Michigan.  Excerpt and link:

EAST JORDAN, Mich. — The quiet is the first thing you notice. Next come small sounds: the tiny rippling from the river, the droplets falling off the paddle, the wind in the snow-laden white pines along the banks.

The Jordan River, a designated Wild Scenic River, is the ideal spot for a winter rafting excursion. Such trips are on the rise as outdoor enthusiasts seek new experiences beyond skiing and snowshoeing. And the Great Lakes region, with its myriad waterways, makes this a sure thing when snowfalls are inadequate for skiing or snowmobiling.

Jordan Valley Outfitters, based in East Jordan, is one of a couple of firms — another is Big Bear Adventures in Indian River — that make the trip a breeze. It’s more than a breeze, in fact, it has been called a meditation.

But for most people, the idea of being on a river in the chill of winter is far short of relaxing.

Full story:

http://www.mlive.com/travel/index.ssf/2008/11/winter_rafting_in_northern_mic.html

Trackback URI | Comments RSS