Riding the Rapids in Carbon County
The several inches of rain we’ve had this week plus water releases from a dam are producing excellent conditions for white water rafters in Carbon County.
Dozens of creeks are pushing countless gallons of water into the Lehigh River. The creeks are swollen because of recent rain. That means some mean rapids on the Lehigh River.
White water rafting is dependent on several things, nature from rain and the Francis Walter Dam for water releases.
Nikki Hurley of Pocono Whitewater Rafting said the releases helps her business.
“(They) will release water for us and so pretty much there will be enough water in the river to make for a great whitewater ride for everyone,” said Hurley.
Sky Fogal of Pocono Whitewater Rafting tells his customers to prepare for a wild ride because the Lehigh is higher and faster.
