Singles Midnight Rafting

Remember staying out in the dark, in the woods, as a kid or teen? Never done it? It’s a whole new way to experience nature. Journey under the stars with other active singles for an all new midnight rafting adventure!

We’ll leave Manhattan at 5:00 PM and head west to Pennsylvania and a mellow stretch of the Lehigh River. You’ll discover that nighttime on the river has its own placid beauty. Our 8-mile, 4-hour rafting trip will be filled with the sounds of lapping water and woodland creatures; the river and woods will look like a mysterious new world in the reflection of the moon above.

Each raft will have a river guide, to help navigate through the moonlit rapids and keep your raft on course. After our journey, we’ll get cozy by the bonfire, roast some marshmallows and enjoy cheese, crackers and a glass or two of wine (all included in the price)! This is truly a unique adventure; one you will remember as a highlight of your summer.

Trip Includes

Round-trip transportation from Manhattan, NYS Licensed Guides, whitewater guide in each raft,
après party (beer, wine, cheese, crackers, marshmallows, etc), all paddling equipment, wetsuits or paddling jackets if needed, roaring bonfire, glow necklaces, all taxes and tolls

Event Details

• Wear Non-cotton athletic clothing and a swimsuit underneath; dry change of clothes for afterward. River shoes (Tevas, etc. or old tennis shoes—No Flip-flops!)
• Bring Dinner for the van, snacks, 1-2 liters water. Anything you plan to bring on the raft needs to be in a drybag (available at sporting good stores).
• Depart 5:00 PM; Check-in at 4:45 PM.
• Departure/Return Location Our passenger vans depart from the NE corner of 73rd Street and Broadway. (Subways to 72nd Street: 1, 2, 3).
• Return Approximately 2:00 AM

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From cycling across the United States to leading horse treks through New Zealand to scaling Nepalese peaks, Outdoor Bound guides have real-world outdoor experience. Collectively, they have hiked, biked, climbed and kayaked tens of thousands of miles around the globe.

Whether their professional backgrounds are as teachers, personal trainers, artists, environmentalists or business leaders, they all have an extensive knowledge of the natural world and local history. Each guide has also passed a rigorous guide certification program and is trained in wilderness first aid or as a Wilderness First Responder.

Diverse & Interesting Groups

There is no typical Outdoor Bound participant. While ages typically range from 20 to 50, those who come to experience outdoor adventure range from singles to couples, from lawyers to waiters. They are a mix of women and men. While the group is always diverse, you will certainly feel welcome. Our guides go the extra mile to make the atmosphere of each trip social and fun. Many people in the Outdoor Bound community have forged lasting friendships as a result of our trips.

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Skydiving, ice-climbing, hot-air ballooning, skiing and hiking every weekend are just a few of Outdoor Bound’s year-round adventures. These trips are accessible to everyone, including the novice, who might feel a little uneasy, the young urban professional trying to get away and even the adrenaline junkie looking for a new rush.

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“Leave nothing but footprints, take nothing but pictures,” is the Leave No Trace motto embraced by Outdoor Bound. From purchasing bamboo T-shirts to printing with soy-based inks on recycled paper, Outdoor Bound strives to create the least environmental impact possible while on trips and in the office.