Yesterday the ARC students in Yosemite rafted down the Merced River with Half Dome and El Capitan in the background. There were splash wars, smiles, and a lot of laughter. The students also stopped along the way to test the water quality of the Merced. They conducted tests for PH level, dissolved oxygen, turbidity, nitrates, and more. It was truly a wild and scenic river—with clear water reflecting the beautiful iconic granite rock formations in the distance.
Bingbing Liang said that the rafting trip was a part of her desire to overcome fears this summer. “I want to try new things. I want to not be scared anymore.” Based on her smile at the end of the day, she succeeded!