Take action now, raft the Merced before the season ends in less then 3 weeks. Norm and Tim share some Merced River rafting highlights and how you can save up to $159! Call 800-750-2386.

Merced River rafting is just 25 minutes west of Yosemite National Park and one of California’s best Wild & Scenic Rivers.

Only 5.5 hours North of Los Angles and 3.5 hours from the Bay Area the might Merced River is rated a class IV + river and filled with real excitement and thrills.

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Whitewater Excitement’s founder Norm Schoenhoff shares weekly updates on California’s finest rivers for white water rafting.

California River Rafting Topics Include:

• North Fork of the American River
• Middle Fork of the American River
• South Fork of the American River
• Merced River westof Yosemite National Park
• California River Rafting Specials
• Youth & Church Group Rafting Trips
• Group Trips & Discounts: Business, Reunions
• Family Rafting
• Guiding
• California River Updates
• And Much More!

E-mail Norm nSchoenhoff@hughes.net and let us know what you want him to discuss in Norm News in the Podcast, American River Rafting Podcast.

Recent updates on water levels for Merced River Rafting, just west of the famous Yosemite National Park, indicate a shorter then normal season because of smaller snow pack this past winter.

Usually the mighty Merced River rated a Class IV+ river difficulty level runs well into June. But with reduced 2007 winter snowpack, one of California’s best rivers for rafting will come to a halt late May.

Whitewater Excitement is still taking reservations and running 1 to 2-day trips on the Merced River on weekends through May 28, 2007. Based on demand, some weekday trips may be added.

If you have ever thought about running the wild and scenic Merced river, do it now because you only have 3 weeks left and spaces are filling up.

Plus if you are a group of 6, or Whitewater Excitement alumni, you can save up to $339 with our “Get to Know Us River Rafting Specials”

Look for a special American River Rafting Podcast on the Merced later this week.

Show #4, Norm & Tim preview America’s top 10, most popular rivers for rafting west to East. Find out why we feel these classic river trips are most memorable, what is the river rating diffficulty, length of adventure and some recommended expereinced operators.

American White Water Rivers We Cover Include:
Skykomish in Washington, Oregon’s Rogue River, Kern River in So. California, Main and Middle Fork of the Salmon in Idaho, Colorado River trips in the Grand Canyon, Arkansaw River in Colorado, Gauley and the New River in West Virginia, Ocoee River in Tennessee

Next episode cover river rafting trips on the Merced River that flows out of Yosemite Valley which will only be runnable to the end of May. Don’t miss out on this classic California river rafting adventure.

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Don’t Miss Out - “Get to Know Us Special” California River Rafting Specials good through May, 2007.

Save Up to $309.00 if you act by May 30, 2007

If you want to expereince a new thrill in river rafting, then you have to try California river rafting in the Spring time.

Bigger water, more challenges, incredible flower and hardly any people.

If you have thought about rafting the North Fork of the American River or the Merced River flowing out of the Yosemite Valley for the best ride, do it soon because of lower snow fall in 2007.

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• Want to know which rivers are best for your skill level, ages in your group or time of year to maximize your fun?

• Are there rafting trips with lots of scenery, calm water and less rapids in CA?

• Want to raft through history where gold was first discovered and mined?

Hosts Norm Schoenhoff & Tim Warren discuss the river rafting classification systems; which rivers are best for total beginners (class I- III) to hard core adrenlin seekers. (class IV - V)

You’ll learn details to help you decide which rivers to choose in Northern California: the North, Middle & South Fork of the American Rivers and the Majestic Merced River that flows out of the Yosemite Valley.

Norm also previews their new 1/2 day “Young River Rafters Adventures” for kids as young as six on the South Fork of the American River.

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Episode #2: A quick journey of California’s most popular rivers to raft and recreate. Starting North to South with a focus on the North Fork, Middle Fork and South Fork of the American River in the heart of Gold Country, only 45 minutes East of Sacramento in the Sierra Nevada’s foothills. Also the mighty Merced River that flows out of the nearby Yosemite Valley.

Tips include California river (maps) locations, seasons, expereince and qaulifications for different and nearby outdoor recreation options. Explore with hosts Norm Schoenhoff and Tim Warren for expert guidance on California’s most popular rivers for incredible nature, fun, variety, Gold Country history and quick get-a-way vacations.

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Episode #1 of American River Rafting Podcast is a quick overview of upcoming shows, whitewater rafting expert Norm Schoenhoff’s facinating background in the river rafting industry, river rafting classification systems and fun vacation options in California and more.

No matter if you have never been white water rafting before or are a seasoned pro, join us for fun and straight forward advice on rafting vacation options and specials in California, America and the world.

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American & California River Rafting Vacation & Outdoor Travel Advice, Tips & Specials for Total Beginners to Seasoned Pro’s by Whitewater Excitement Owner Norm Schoenhoff and Adventure Travel Business and Marketing Specialist, Tim Warren