White Water Collection (#7)

Close-up of the rushing water of the Gardner River, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA
Close-up of the rushing water of the Gardner River in Yellowstone National Park; Wyoming, United States of America

Breaking waves, Maui, Hawaii, USA
Crest and white water froth of a large, breaking wave, Maui; Hawaii, United States of America

Waterfall and flowing river, Clare Glens, Tipperary, Ireland
Water flows over the lip of a waterfall on a river in a forest in Ireland; Clare Glens, County Tipperary, Ireland

Orange Sunset On Sluice Box Rapids Above Virginia Falls, Nahanni National Park, Northwest Territories

Gap Of Dunloe, River Loe, County Kerry, Ireland; Flowing River

Waterfall, Peter Lougheed Provincial Park, Alberta, Canada

Streaming water with rocks, Alaska, United States

Australia Ballina Surf
A swimmer in the ocean at Shelly Beach in Ballina, Australia. AFP PHOTO/Peter Parks

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Lumbermen clearing a log-jam on a river, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Native Americans spearing fish
Native Americans fishing from a canoe. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Portage around whitewater on a frontier river
Expedition pulling boats overland on a portage around rapids on a river. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Raft transport on the St Lawrence River
Rafts on the rapids of the St Lawrence River, Canada. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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John Wesley Powells Grand Canyon expedition running rapids on the Colorado River, 1870s. Hand colored woodcut from Powells published account 1870s

Great Falls on the Missouri River
Bison overlooking the Great Falls of the Missouri River, Montana, before settlement. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

A Waterfall in a Rocky Landscape, 1660-70. Artist: Jacob van Ruisdael
A Waterfall in a Rocky Landscape, 1660-70. From the collection of the National Gallery, London, United Kingdom

Hooksack River; Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest; Washington; USA
Hooksack River, Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Washington, USA

Rafts and the Nenana River, Denali, Alaska; USA
Rafts and the Nenana River, Denali, Alaska, USA

Canada, Quebec, Mont-Rolland. Red maple tree along Riviere-du-Nord. Credit as: Gilles Delisle / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

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"Captivating White Water Adventures: From Spokane to Bala and Beyond" Embarking on a journey through time, we delve into the thrilling world of white water. Our first stop takes us back to the 1880s in Spokane, Washington, where adrenaline junkies sought solace amidst rushing rapids. The echoes of their daring exploits still resonate today. Across the Atlantic Ocean, in Wales' enchanting Gwynedd region lies Bala – a picturesque haven for those seeking aquatic thrills. Here, nature's masterpiece unfolds as cascading waters paint an awe-inspiring portrait that captivates all who lay eyes upon it. As we flip through Picture No. 11671300, frozen moments come alive before us. The Dalles of St. Louis in 1874 reveals a scene reminiscent of untamed beauty and raw power intertwining harmoniously - an artist's brushstroke etched forever in history by W. J Linton. Venturing further south to New Zealand's South Island unveils Mackay Falls along the legendary Milford Track – a paradise for adventurers yearning to conquer nature's challenges while being serenaded by roaring torrents echoing through ancient canyons. Our expedition continues across continents as kayakers brave the Zambezi River within Batoka Gorge at Victoria Falls; here at this border between Zambia and Zimbabwe, they navigate treacherous white-water rapids with unwavering determination and skill. A kaleidoscope emerges before our eyes as rainbows dance alongside Voringsfossen waterfall - Norway's majestic testament to nature’s grandeur that leaves spectators spellbound by its ethereal charm. Closer to home but no less breathtaking are the Horseshoe Falls nestled within Niagara Falls' embrace in Ontario, Canada. A symphony of thunderous roars accompanies these magnificent falls as they plunge relentlessly into churning white-water rapids below—a sight that evokes both awe and reverence.