{"id":12426,"date":"2024-03-28T09:00:26","date_gmt":"2024-03-28T16:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aorafting.com\/blog\/?p=12426"},"modified":"2026-02-09T11:18:32","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T19:18:32","slug":"video-top-5-rapids-on-the-north-fork-stanislaus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aorafting.com\/blog\/video-top-5-rapids-on-the-north-fork-stanislaus\/","title":{"rendered":"Ride Along: Top 5 Rapids on the North Fork Stanislaus"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div><i class=\"fa-regular fa-clock\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> View time: 4 min<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hidden high in the Sierras among giant Sequoias, Pines, and Dogwoods, lies the beautiful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aorafting.com\/river\/north-fork-stanislaus\/welcome.htm\">North Fork of the Stanislaus River<\/a>. The North Stan, as it\u2019s called for short, is one of the best kept secrets of California whitewater. Featuring massive granite boulders and some intense and incredibly technical rapids, the North Stan offers a truly intimate alpine experience. So grab your paddles, fasten your life jackets, and get ready for an adventure as we explore the top 5 rapids of the North Stan.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:20px\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-youtube su-u-responsive-media-yes\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/o2fKw6hdSuE?\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture\" title=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:20px\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"calls-2-action-cpt\">\n    <div class=\"container-fluid\"> \n            \n                <div class=\"row\">   \n            <div class=\"col-sm-8\">\n                <h2>Raft the North Fork Stanislaus!<\/h2>\n                <p><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>This could be you!<\/strong> The best-kept secret of California spring rafting, the North Fork Stanislaus in Calaveras Big Trees State Park offers thrilling rapids and crystal-clear water. 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His education includes a film degree and art studies from Biola University, as well as lots of experience breaking camera gear outside. After graduating college, he started an outdoors\/action sports focused production company and is largely responsible for our video, photo, and social media content. Jack\u2019s favorite trip is the Cal-Salmon, because of the river\u2019s awe-inspiring beauty and the sweet rapids. When he\u2019s not rafting or playing with cameras, Jack can be found skiing, surfing, visiting art galleries, or eating tacos.<\/p>\r\n\t    <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>  \n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The North Fork of the Stanislaus is one of the best kept secrets of California whitewater and offers a truly intimate alpine experience. 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