

What will come as a surprise, however, is the fact that this scenario is not taking place on one of nature’s many rivers, but rather in the middle of an urban environment – Oklahoma City to be exact! If you’ve ever gone whitewater rafting, then the above description will sound familiar. The final rollercoaster of waves releases the raft into calm water and you take a deep breath before you and your fellow rafters yell, “More!” The only thing to do is obey your guide’s commands, dig deep with your paddle and say a prayer that you stay in the boat. Your raft bounces, hits a few obstacles and spins you around, forcing you to manipulate the rapids in a rear-facing position. You scream when the first shock of cold water hits, and then, before you can get another word out, you’re careening down a wild wave train. At the precipice, you look down and your heart starts thumping because you know what’s going to happen next. It’s the initial ascent that provides the buildup to the exhilaration you’ll soon experience.
