TIME Magazine names Montgomery Whitewater one of its “World’s Greatest Places”

TIME Magazine has named Montgomery Whitewater as one its “World’s Greatest Places” for 2024.

Montgomery Whitewater is one of 100 locations that made TIME’s list. The magazine considered success, innovation, relevance and impact in making its choices.

As Action 8 News has reported, Montgomery Whitewater celebrated its first anniversary this month. It features rafting, paddle boarding and kayaking opportunities using what’s called the world’s most advanced recirculating channel system, which simulates a natural river with class II-IV rapids to accommodate everyone from beginners to professional athletes.

This spring, Montgomery Whitewater hosted the U.S. Open Whitewater Championships and the 2024 Canoe Slalom and Kayak Cross Olympic Team Trials and is slated to host several national competitions in 2025.

Apart from water activities, visitors can enjoy bike rentals, a ropes course and climbing wall, free concerts an outfitter store and a restaurant and bar.

Montgomery Whitewater was built with the help of state, local and community leaders who formed the Montgomery County Community Cooperative District, which serves as the ownership entity of both the park and overlaying district.