Three Great Hikes in Northeastern Utah
Great Hikes in Northeastern Utah The Flume Trail – Located a half hour outside of downtown Vernal, the Dry Fork Canyon Flume Trail is an incredible hiking opportunity worth the drive. The flume trail is open to hiking, mountain biking and horses. In the winter this is a popular cross country ski route or snowshoeing […]
Water and the west
How is the water coming down in Lodore in the summer of 2022? This poem is a great intro to how the water is going to go down in the Gates of Lodore this summer and many to come, “Cataract of Lodore” written by Robert Southey and published in 1823 based off of a waterfall […]
Three Great River Adventures
3 BEST Rafting Trips in Utah/Colorado Northern Border Northeastern Utah and the Colorado border are full of wonders to explore. As John Wesley Powell says, “We have an unknown distance yet to run, an unknown river to explore. What falls there are, we know not; what rocks beset the channel, we know not; what walls […]
River Guiding In My Hometown
It is a gem to be able to guide, live and work in my home town on two amazing rivers the Yampa and Green River through Dinosaur Monument.
White Water Rafting Myths
10 Common Whitewater Myths It’s only for athletic outdoor enthusiasts. Think again! You don’t have to be in the best shape of your life or be completely in love with the outdoors. Being willing to try something new with a good attitude is much of what is required when taking a trip down a river. […]
Water Is Life
WATER IS LIFE By: Kassie Robbins My Water Story My name is Kassie Robbins, I am 37 years old. My life has been filled with water adventures from a young age, particularly river adventures. My mother and father met in Salt Lake City at the University of Utah in some round about way this meeting […]
Rafting Adventures Rock!
5 Reasons Green River Gates of Lodore and Yampa River Rafting Adventures Rock QUIET We live in a world full of noise! That noise comes from all around us, our family schedules, our jobs, societal issues good and bad, worldly news and anything else that adds to the noise in our life. I love […]
River Rafting With Kids
What to Expect While Rafting the Upper Green River with your Kids? As a mother of three rambunctious little kids getting outside is a necessity in the summer. We love playing in the dirt and going swimming on hot summer days. We are lucky to live in Vernal, Utah with so many beautiful outdoor opportunities […]
Heroes and Outlaws
Heroes, Outlaws or Both By: Kassie Robbins The Old West, in particular the eastern country of the three closely bordered states Wyoming, Colorado and Utah have a huge place in my heart. I grew up visiting these regions as a young impressionable girl. My mother was born and raised in the small rural town of […]
Four Great Paddle Sports You Can Enjoy In Utah
4 Types of Paddle Sports You Can Enjoy in Utah Out of all the activities that are available to enjoy in Utah, paddle sports are one of the most popular. A paddle sport is any sport in which a watercraft is moved by the action of paddling. In the state of Utah, there are […]