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  2. Michigan's Adventure - Wikipedia

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    In 2006, for the park's 50th anniversary, a new white water rafting ride called Grand Rapids opened in a previously un-developed area past Adventure Falls. The renovation also included a new 50's themed restaurant called Coasters, which is located at many Cedar Fair parks, as well as a new train station named Grand Rapids Junction.

  3. River rapids ride - Wikipedia

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    The flowing water makes its way over wooden logs or plastic tubes strapped to the base of the river channel, which disrupt the smooth flow of the water, thus providing the ride with its 'rapids'. Most river rapid rides also feature a wave section, where the river channel widens and a wave machine creates waves at a 90-degree angle to the flow ...

  4. List of whitewater rivers - Wikipedia

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    The upper part contains seven VI class rapids. There is an opportunity of rafting down upper Bashkaus and middle-down Chulyshman (Class V). Bashkaus river - Class V (VI). The upper part has a number of IV class rapids and one V class. The down part is one of the most difficult places for white water containing 11 rapids VI class.

  5. Rafting - Wikipedia

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    Additionally, white water rafting trips can promote environmentalism. Multi-day rafting trips by do-it-yourself rafters and commercial rafting companies through the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System have the potential to develop environmental stewardship and general environmental behavior. Studies suggest that environmental efficacy ...

  6. Artificial whitewater - Wikipedia

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    2012 - Lee Valley White Water Centre, London, England — pumped; 2016 - Deodoro Olympic Whitewater Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — pumped; 2021 - Kasai Canoe Slalom Centre, Tokyo, Japan — pumped [1] 2024 - Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium, Vaires-sur-Marne, France — pumped; 2028 - Riversport Rapids Whitewater Center, Oklahoma City ...

  7. U.S. National Whitewater Center - Wikipedia

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    Water Sports [7] Whitewater Rafting – Rafters with trained raft guides can paddle Class II, III, and IV rapids on the artificial whitewater channels. In 2010, the USNWC had 100,000 rafters. Whitewater Kayaking – Whitewater kayakers, from beginner to expert, can paddle, with or without instructors, alongside Olympic contenders.

  8. International scale of river difficulty - Wikipedia

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    Intense, powerful but predictable rapids requiring precise boat handling in turbulent water. Depending on the character of the river, it may feature large, unavoidable waves and holes or constricted passages demanding fast maneuvers under pressure. A fast, reliable eddy turn may be needed to initiate maneuvers, scout rapids, or rest.

  9. Whitewater - Wikipedia

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    Whitewater forms in the context of rapids, in particular, when a river's gradient changes enough to generate so much turbulence that air is trapped within the water. This forms an unstable current that froths, making the water appear opaque and white.

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