National Geographic's Journeys of a Lifetime lists 10 must-make whitewater trips around the globe. Some are closer than you think.

 

 

 

 

Borrowed from the book Journeys of a Lifetime, NG's top 10 list includes some classics and some rivers that you may have never heard of before, as well as outfitter information so you can start planning your trip to each.

Here's a summary of the list. Read all the details at http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/top-10/white-water-rafting/ or better yet, pick up a copy of this luscious coffee table book for armchair inspiration

1. 1. Alsek and Tatshenshini Rivers, Alaska/Canada

   2. Magpie River, Canada

   3. Middle Fork, Salmon River, Idaho

   4. Río Upano, Ecuador

   5. Futaleufú River, Chile

   6. North Johnstone River, Australia

   7. Sun Kosi River, Nepal

   8. Çoruh River, Turkey

   9. Noce River, Italy

   10. Zambezi River, Zimbabwe/Zambia

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