Since we were heading to the USNWC for fireworks I convinced my husband to go a few hours earlier so I could take some whitewater pics. 
I’ve been down these rapids twice, and it’s an amazing experience, but watching the expressions of folks from the sidelines is priceless! With the 4th of July crowd out to watch, there was so much energy from everyone it was just too much fun. Here are a few of my favorites (including a couple of nice pups I met while walking around).
This kid was BRAVE! He must’ve popped in and out of the water about 10 times while we were watching. That stream of water coming from the back of his helmet is because he had just popped up again – WOW!
I love the motion in this one – seriously, these kids were AMAZING!
See what I mean about the crowd? Rafting on Monday was a spectator sport for sure!
“We’ve got a swimmer!” She was back in the raft almost as fast as she fell out!
We watched the fireworks next to these 2 awesome pups. The one on the left is Sadie (17 months old) – the one on the right we didn’t get to meet but I decided her name is Goldie Locks. Such happy faces.
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