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Nevada: Reno, Rafting at the Truckee River Whitewater Park. Whitewater is a perennial favorite summertime activity in Reno. Although "Park” is a rather misleading name because it is still the natural river, but  specially designed “drop pools” were constructed out of rocks and natural materials and the two channels of the river now run around an island, Wingfield Park, that boasts an outdoor amphitheater and park setting.

The 11 drop pools are professional level, depending on the natural flow of the river, and now kayakers spend their days practicing tricks and maneuvers in the river, just steps from the downtown casinos.

The change in the river has had a viral effect on the community, and now art galleries, wine shops, cafes and boutiques have opened along the river and Wingfield Park is now a popular respite from the hustle and bustle of downtown.

To celebrate the river and highlight kayaking in Reno, an annual Reno River Festival takes place at Wingfield Park. The Reno River Festival, held in early- to mid-May, has become one of the top whitewater kayaking events in the world. In 2010 the festival will run from May 7 through May 9. The river event consistently draws world champions to downtown Reno for three days of fierce and fun freestyle and slalom competition. 

The festival also features an invitational freestyle competition, a downriver race, a hilarious and thrilling boater-cross race and free instructional clinics. These clinics run the gamut from beginner-level kayaking to advanced instruction with the pros. There’s also food, live music all day long, a movie in the park and a vendor expo.

For more information on the Reno River Festival, log on to www.renoriverfestival.com.

Information and photos provided by Travel Nevada. Copyright 2010.
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