California Rafting Trips Still A “Go”
June 25, 2008.Yeah, it is just a tad hazy here in northern California. We had electrical storms over the weekend, which ignited close to 800 wildfires throughout the state. Some are big. Some aren’t so big. Despite Mother Nature’s wild display of power, O.A.R.S. is running all their California whitewater trips as planned.
Mosquito Ridge Road, the road leading to the Middle Fork of the American River, was closed recently. (It was being used by fire crews.) However, the road is now open, and O.A.R.S. has folks heading off for a full day of rafting there as I type this.
There were three wildfires burning near the Tuolumne River (within 15 miles of my home – yeah, I was freaking out). However, those fires have all been contained.
If you are prone to asthma or are sensitive to smoke, be sure to bring an inhaler with you. (I have very mild asthma, but haven’t had to resort to using my inhaler as yet.) Personally, I find the conditions to be the perfect excuse to get out on a river. Any excuse will do.
Check out California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection for further California wildfires information.
