Raft Down John Powell’s Historic River Trip
John Wesley Powell on the Green River In 1869, John Wesley Powell embarked on a journey that would forever change how we understand the American West. With only one arm and a crew of brave men, Powell explored the uncharted waters of the Green and Colorado Rivers. This expedition was not just a test of […]
Gates of Lodore Rafting: A Journey Through Time and Rapids
Gates of Lodore Rafting: A Journey Through Time and Rapids Introduction – The Gates of Lodore Rafting Imagine embarking on a river journey where every bend unfolds hundreds of years of geology, where rapids tell tales of bygone adventurers, and where the wild, untamed spirit of the American West still roars as fiercely as the […]
5 Items To Bring On A One Day Rafting Trip
5 Essential items to bring on a one-day river rafting trip on the Green River Whitewater rafting is a thrilling and exhilarating adventure that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and abilities. If you’re planning a Utah one day river rafting trip on the Green River below Flaming Gorge Dam, there are a […]
Visit Dinosaurland and Vernal, Utah Vernal, Utah, is a gateway to some of the most spectacular scenery in the American West. The town is located in northeastern Utah, and it is surrounded by towering mountains, deep canyons, and ancient dinosaur fossils. If you’re looking for an adventure-filled summer vacation, Vernal is the perfect place for […]
Top 5 Reasons To Raft The Yampa and Green Rivers The Yampa River and Green River Gates of Lodore are two of the most popular white water rafting destinations in the United States. Both rivers offer stunning scenery, challenging rapids, and a variety of wildlife. But what are the best reasons to take a guided […]
Mardi Gras on the River
Mardi Gras on the River Whitewater rafting is an exciting and thrilling adventure that has been enjoyed by people of all ages for decades. One of the most beloved traditions of whitewater rafting on multiday river adventures is costume night, a fun and festive event that typically takes place on the last night of the […]
Endangered Fish of the Colorado River System
The Green and Yampa Rivers are home to many species of fish, but there are a few that are particularly endangered or at risk of becoming endangered. These species are facing a variety of threats, including habitat loss, pollution, and overfishing. Here is a closer look at some of the most endangered fish on the […]
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 […]