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Site #3 - The Salmon River - Class III
(Average duration of trip is 2 to 3 hours on the water.)
SCHEDULES AND RATES
2013 Summer Release Schedule: July 6, 7, 20 and 21; August 3 and 4. Call for departure times. Cost is $45.00 per person. Reservations are mandatory.
Of the three rivers we raft on, the Salmon has always been everyone’s favorite. The reason is simple - guaranteed class III whitewater in warm weather makes this the best trip we offer. The Salmon is a controlled-release river, which means that water from a reservoir is allowed to flow downstream on certain dates. Knowing there will be actual whitewater the day you show up makes it much easier for you to schedule a rafting trip several months in advance.
Our Site Office is located at Brown’s Family Campground. There is ample parking, well-lit changing areas, and clean restrooms. Best of all, we have the whole place to ourselves. Another advantage of rafting with us is, you’ll spend more time on the river than you did driving to and from Pulaski.
Following arrival and getting checked-in, it’s just a short bus ride to the launch site. After you've had a Safety Talk and the Trip Leader checks everyone’s gear, get ready to raft on some of the cleanest water in the Northeast.
The first hour of the trip allows you to take in some scenery and practice your paddling skills. Be sure to keep a keen eye peeled for low hanging branches and fallen trees in the river.
The ride gets much more exciting as soon as we’re downstream of the Route 2A Bridge. The pace of the river picks up and the little riffles you’ve been paddling through turn into actual rapids. As the river flows through the village of Pulaski, rapids like; "Firemen's Field," "Washing Machine," "Titanic" and "The Black Hole" will follow almost one after the other to really get your adrenaline flowing!
** All of us at ACO would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the men and women of Pulaski VFW Post #7289 for the genuine hospitality they extend to us each release weekend and more importantly, their service to America.
Optional Features & Special Trips
Rafting/Barbecue Packages: Relax and unwind after your rafting experience with a delicious meal, prepared especially for you by the staff of Salmon Heaven Lodge. You can either eat at their outdoor pavilion or have the meals delivered directly to the campground. Advanced reservations are required. (Price includes trip.)
1) ½ lb. Hamburg………………………………………………….......................$53.00 per person
2) Pulled Pork / Chicken Breast Sandwich
…………………….......................$53.00 per person
3) Chicken Barbecue…………………………………………………..................$55.00 per person
4) Steak Roast……………………………………………………........................$60.00 per person
5) Catered Buffet……………………………………………………....................Call for information
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