Whitewater Park a Feature of Uncompahgre River Plan

Building whitewater parks is “a new field,” he said, “a new phenomenon. We bring the whitewater to you, where you are, so you don’t have to get in your car and drive to the whitewater.

“The center in North Carolina is not just about competition,” Shipley said. “It’s also about teaching, tubing and playing in the water. A million people a year come to the center. It’s a terrific economic boon to the area.”