Desolation Canyon vs. Gates of Lodore: Which Utah Multi-Day Trip Is Right for You?
Short answer: Choose Desolation Canyon if you want a longer, mellower trip with more time to relax, fish, and explore side canyons. Choose Gates of Lodore if you want bigger, more technical whitewater in a tighter canyon and the option to continue on toward Echo Park, where the Yampa joins the Green. Key Takeaways Desolation […]
How to Choose a Colorado Rafting Company
Short answer: Look for a company that holds an active National Park Service concession permit, uses guides with current whitewater and wilderness medical training, keeps groups small enough for real guide attention, and is upfront about what’s included and what isn’t. Those four things tell you more than any star rating. Key Takeaways A legitimate […]
Yampa River Rafting Trips: Skip the Permit Lottery
Short answer: You raft the Yampa without a permit by booking a guided trip. Only 300 private permits are issued for the entire high-use season across the Green and Yampa rivers combined, and the monument gets thousands of applications for them. A guided trip runs under our outfitter permit, so there’s no lottery to win […]
Wonders of the Yampa River
Raft the Yampa, the last free-flowing river in the Colorado system, then continue onto the Green River at Echo Park, two rivers, one trip through Dinosaur National Monument.
Green River Rafting Trips: Day Trips to 4-Day Expeditions
Compare every Green River rafting trip we run, from the 1-day Flaming Gorge float to the 4-day Gates of Lodore expedition, with rapids, ages, and pricing.
Lodore Canyon Rafting Trips: 3 & 4-Day Green River Expeditions
Book a guided rafting trip through Lodore Canyon on the Green River, no private permit required. Compare our 3-day and 4-day Gates of Lodore expeditions.
Multi-Day Rafting Trips in Colorado: Yampa & Gates of Lodore
Book a multi-day rafting trip in Colorado on the Yampa River or Green River Gates of Lodore, both launching in Colorado and meeting at Echo Park.
Celebrating Life’s Milestones on the River: Birthdays, Reunions, and Once-in-a-Lifetime Adventures
Some moments in life deserve more than dinner and cake. Turning 50. Retiring after 30 years. Bringing three generations together for the first time in a decade. These milestones call for celebrations that match their significance—experiences that create lasting memories and deepen bonds. River rafting trips offer something traditional celebrations can’t: shared adventure in spectacular […]
The Solo Traveler’s Guide to River Rafting in Utah
Traveling alone carries a unique thrill—complete freedom to follow your interests, move at your own pace, and embrace spontaneity without negotiation. But solo travel also presents challenges: safety concerns, loneliness, difficulty with group activities, and the awkwardness of being “the only one alone.” Solo travel Utah rafting solves these challenges while preserving solo travel’s best […]
When to Book Your Utah River Rafting Trip: A Seasonal Guide
Choosing when to experience Utah’s rivers dramatically affects your adventure. Spring runoff creates powerful high-water thrills. Summer delivers warm weather and family-friendly conditions. Fall offers solitude and spectacular colors. Each season brings distinct advantages, and understanding these differences helps you choose the best time to raft Utah based on your priorities. Beyond seasonal considerations, booking […]