Whitewater rafting on the American River in Yosemite National Park is an experience of a lifetime. Yosemite white water rafting is some of the best in the world, and there are some essential items to bring that will make your trip more fun, safe, and convenient. Below is a list of 10 things to take with you on a whitewater rafting trip on the American River.
1. Quality life jackets
A quality life jacket costs anywhere between $100-$150 dollars and last a long time. This is one supply you don’t want to cheap out on especially if you end up getting tossed from your raft.

Yosemite National Park covers a staggering 761,266 acres as it reaches across the western slopes of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The park is visited by almost four million people each year from around the globe. Over 95% of Yosemite is designated wilderness.



