Adventure Travel
Jet Skis, Ski Boats, Patio Boats Houseboats, Canoes, Kayaks Whitewater Rafting Fishing Water Amusement Parks Hiking/Walking Sky Diving Hot Air Balloon Rides Mini-Indy Racecars Horseback Riding Horse Racing
Scenario: you’re wrapping up your business trip to Sacramento and you have some free time; or, the kids want their vacation to be more than museums and backseat bickering; or maybe, you and your friends are genuine thrill seekers new to the area. Whatever the case, when you look to add an exploratory element to your stay, Sacramento’s variety of options will satisfy your adventure bug.
Rivers, Whitewater Rafting & Water Parks The water activities in Sacramento are truly top-grade. The city is geographically focused around both the Sacramento and American Rivers, which provide a natural playground for jet skis, ski boats, patio boats, and houseboats. Conditions are glassy and safe for perfect wake boarding or water-skiing, with long stretches of clean water for fast-paced fun. Family houseboats are also available for rental at the nearby Sacramento Delta. For a day of exploration, the quirky, little towns in the unique Delta region turn ordinary house boating into an adventure. House boating is also the perfect way to be right where the action is for a great day of fishing. At Folsom Lake, fishing is perhaps the most popular activity. Catches include trout, catfish, large and small mouth bass, perch and kokanee. Bottom fishermen have even been known to catch sturgeon. For world-class adventures, up the American River you’ll find some of the top white-water rafting conditions imaginable. Varying levels of difficulty are available, starting with the North Fork where you’ll find a technically challenging four-mile stretch of intense Class IV+ rapids. The Middle Fork is a true wilderness river. In this deep and rugged canyon are numerous Class III and some technical Class IV rapids perfect for eager firsttimers and athletic individuals to conquer.
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Adventure Travel Pg. 2 The South Fork has something for everyone. It is the most popular introductory whitewater river in the western United States, yet it also satisfies experienced rafters with numerous Class III rapids. For artificial rapids, you can’t beat Cal Expo’s water amusement park, “Waterworld”. Attractions such as the Breaker Beach Wave Pool, Cliffhanger Speed Slide, Cannonball Falls, Calypso Cooler, Shark Attack, Hook’s Lagoon, and Hightide Bay Activity Pool will thrill your entire group. Extreme Sports & Races For the thrill of a lifetime, check out the 23-mile American River Parkway spanning 5000-acres of “oak trees, whitewater rapids, massive boulders, shaded bridges, and abundant wildlife” (Runner’s World Magazine). This is the ideal location for bike riding, roller blading or running. Take your adventure to a higher and faster level. Six Flags Marine World Amusement Park is America's only combination wildlife, oceanarium and theme park. Make the 1 hour drive to Vallejo where you’ll find over 30 thrill rides, 35 animal attractions and 10 great shows. Skydiving centers are a short drive away in Lodi and at the Yolo County Airport in Davis. For tandem-jumps, you can receive your training and jump out of a perfectly good airplane all in one afternoon! Then, jump into a mini-Indy racecar at Scandia Family Fun Center and whip around the track, or push it to the extreme with street legal fun drag racing at Sacramento Raceway. If spectating is your sport, watch competitive racing between pro stocks, street stocks, mini stocks, modifieds, and bombers every Saturday night March-September at the All American Speedway. At the Cal Expo track, you can view horse racing on Simulcast in one of the private carrels of the General Admission area, in a private booths at the Sports Bar, in the relaxed, intimate atmosphere of the Theatre, or in the plush Club House. For your own horseback experience, the stables and ranches in the area offer everything from a leisurely pace to jumping and mountain trails.
1/2006