BEST WHITE WATER RAFTING TRIPS IN THE WEST The Best Western Rivers "Oh, The Places You’ll Go!" Discover the best white water rafting destinations in the West - maybe even the planet. Journey through the breathtaking redrock canyons of the southwest in Grand Canyon and Utah, punctuated by some of the most legendary white water rapids in the world. MOST POPULAR WHITEWATER RAFTING TRIPS Experience the most popular whitewater rafting trips in the world with Western River Expeditions. BEST SOLO TRAVEL EXPERIENCES Take time to discover yourself. Western River Expeditions rafting vacations are the perfect fit for the solo travel experience. Solo travel holds a certain advantage - even within the security of the newly formed group on the river: Not only are single spaces on our trips more flexible, but traveling single liberates you from the

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THE ULTIMATE GRAND CANYON VACATION The Ultimate Grand Canyon Vacation. In the grandest canyon of the Colorado River, experience the excitement, serenity, joy and enchanting beauty of the river as it transforms this divine chasm and those who venture down it.Your Grand Canyon rafting vacation covers 188 miles in 6 or 7 days, each day descending deeper into geologic time. The Grand Canyon is ever-changing, with massive walls that THE WESTERN RIVER J-RIG: THE IDEAL GRAND CANYON RAFT This patented craft is used exclusively by Western River Expeditions and offers the most flexible and comfortable ride on the river. Where the Colorado River carves through Cataract Canyon earlier in the summer and on our Grand Canyon rafting trips, J-Rigs are

GRANITE RAPID

Mile 93.5 - Granite Rapid. As the river rounds a bend, Granite Rapid comes into view. Rocks and boulders pushed out of Monument Creek have constricted the river against the right wall. The wall produces massive waves that converge at 45 degree angles with equally large waves coming from the left shoreline. Granite is very steep, making

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HOW TO SHARE YOUR WESTERN RIVER TRIP PICTURES Step 3: Upload Your Photos ». Upload pictures to your album, by selecting the "add pictures" link on the right of the screen and choose the "upload" tab on the top of the window. Then browse to the pictures saved on your computer, select your best photos, and click "upload." If you've already uploaded trip photos to your Shutterfly

account

ANASAZI FOOT BRIDGE

Mile 43 - Anasazi Foot Bridge. Spanning a gap in the cliffs 300 feet above the river, this prehistoric bridge made from pine trees, helped people from the Ancestral Puebloan Culture hike in and out on the canyon’s north side. Across the river from the bridge, on the south side, the Eminence Fault has broken apart the normally shear face of KWAGUNT CANYON, CREEK, AND RAPID The canyon, creek, and rapid bear the name of Kwagunt, an influential band leader of the Southern Paiutes during the late 1800s. Southern Paiutes and other related Native American groups occupied much of the Great Basin province roughly 1,000 years ago. During this time they expanded their territory into the greater desert southwest and Grand

FURNACE FLATS

Mile 68-72 - Furnace Flats. Due to the soft and erosive nature of the surrounding Dox Sandstone, the canyon opens up for about four miles before beginning to tighten up again as the riverside geology becomes harder. Because of the openness of the canyon here, and the access to the north rim, remnants of Native American activity is prolific in BEST WHITE WATER RAFTING TRIPS IN THE WEST The Best Western Rivers "Oh, The Places You’ll Go!" Discover the best white water rafting destinations in the West - maybe even the planet. Journey through the breathtaking redrock canyons of the southwest in Grand Canyon and Utah, punctuated by some of the most legendary white water rapids in the world. MOST POPULAR WHITEWATER RAFTING TRIPS Experience the most popular whitewater rafting trips in the world with Western River Expeditions. BEST SOLO TRAVEL EXPERIENCES Take time to discover yourself. Western River Expeditions rafting vacations are the perfect fit for the solo travel experience. Solo travel holds a certain advantage - even within the security of the newly formed group on the river: Not only are single spaces on our trips more flexible, but traveling single liberates you from the

expectations

THE ULTIMATE GRAND CANYON VACATION The Ultimate Grand Canyon Vacation. In the grandest canyon of the Colorado River, experience the excitement, serenity, joy and enchanting beauty of the river as it transforms this divine chasm and those who venture down it.Your Grand Canyon rafting vacation covers 188 miles in 6 or 7 days, each day descending deeper into geologic time. The Grand Canyon is ever-changing, with massive walls that THE WESTERN RIVER J-RIG: THE IDEAL GRAND CANYON RAFT This patented craft is used exclusively by Western River Expeditions and offers the most flexible and comfortable ride on the river. Where the Colorado River carves through Cataract Canyon earlier in the summer and on our Grand Canyon rafting trips, J-Rigs are

GRANITE RAPID

Mile 93.5 - Granite Rapid. As the river rounds a bend, Granite Rapid comes into view. Rocks and boulders pushed out of Monument Creek have constricted the river against the right wall. The wall produces massive waves that converge at 45 degree angles with equally large waves coming from the left shoreline. Granite is very steep, making

boat

HOW TO SHARE YOUR WESTERN RIVER TRIP PICTURES Step 3: Upload Your Photos ». Upload pictures to your album, by selecting the "add pictures" link on the right of the screen and choose the "upload" tab on the top of the window. Then browse to the pictures saved on your computer, select your best photos, and click "upload." If you've already uploaded trip photos to your Shutterfly

account

ANASAZI FOOT BRIDGE

Mile 43 - Anasazi Foot Bridge. Spanning a gap in the cliffs 300 feet above the river, this prehistoric bridge made from pine trees, helped people from the Ancestral Puebloan Culture hike in and out on the canyon’s north side. Across the river from the bridge, on the south side, the Eminence Fault has broken apart the normally shear face of KWAGUNT CANYON, CREEK, AND RAPID The canyon, creek, and rapid bear the name of Kwagunt, an influential band leader of the Southern Paiutes during the late 1800s. Southern Paiutes and other related Native American groups occupied much of the Great Basin province roughly 1,000 years ago. During this time they expanded their territory into the greater desert southwest and Grand

FURNACE FLATS

Mile 68-72 - Furnace Flats. Due to the soft and erosive nature of the surrounding Dox Sandstone, the canyon opens up for about four miles before beginning to tighten up again as the riverside geology becomes harder. Because of the openness of the canyon here, and the access to the north rim, remnants of Native American activity is prolific in BEST CAMPING ON THE COLORADO RIVER Call 866.904.1160 or email us. Choose your Destination. Grand Canyon Rafting. 6 or 7 Day Grand Canyon Vacation 4 Day Grand Canyon Tour 3 Day Grand Canyon River Trip. Utah Rafting. 2 Day Cataract Canyon Express 4 Day Cataract Canyon Rafting 5 Day Desolation Canyon 4 Day Moab Vacation Sampler 4 Day Westwater Canyon Multisport. Idaho

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THE WESTERN RIVER J-RIG: THE IDEAL GRAND CANYON RAFT This patented craft is used exclusively by Western River Expeditions and offers the most flexible and comfortable ride on the river. Where the Colorado River carves through Cataract Canyon earlier in the summer and on our Grand Canyon rafting trips, J-Rigs are

FUN ON THE RIVER

Sally C. - AZ, United States | May 17, 2021 . We had a great trip down the Colorado River with Newty, Lucky, Paco, and Kelty guiding our group. Safety was the first priority, the food was terrific, snacks were offered just when needed, there were good campsites, some good waterfall hikes, and a lot of fun. LODGES ON THE ROGUE RIVER Lodges on the Rogue River | Lodge-to-Lodge Rafting Vacation. Questions? Call 866.904.1160 or email us. Choose your Destination. Grand Canyon Rafting. 6 or 7 Day Grand Canyon Vacation 4 Day Grand Canyon Tour 3 Day Grand Canyon River Trip. Utah Rafting. 2 Day Cataract Canyon Express 4 Day Cataract Canyon Rafting 5 Day Desolation

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AWESOME WAY TO SEE THE GRAND CANYON Awesome way to see the Grand Canyon. WOW! To sleep under the starsenjoy lots of rapidseat like KINGS and Queens.joy VIP service MAGICAL BIRTHDAY ADVENTURE! Shauna L. - Ut, United States | May 31, 2021 . This was a birthday present from my husband, who was going to send me by myself (cause he almost drowned on a river one time and this is not something he wanted to do, but knew that I did) but my daughter joined me and the 36 other new friends from around the country! LOWER SALMON RIVER MAP Lower Salmon River Map » Idaho. Idaho's famed "river of no return", the Salmon River, flows westward through the largest roadless wilderness in the lower 48 states. The Lower Salmon River Trip begins below Riggins, Idaho - slightly downstream from where the upper or "Main" Salmon trip ends.

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Trip Catalog. Request a complimentary catalog featuring beautiful imagery and descriptions of the Best Rafting Vacations in the West! Printed catalogs can be mailed to residents in the United States and Canada. An online catalog is available if you are outside the United States or Canada, or if PACKING LIST FOR YOUR MOAB UTAH VACATION Duffel Bag. All of your personal items should be packed into a soft-sided duffel bag approximately 12" x 13" x 24" in size. Gear Bag. Also upon arrival at the launch site of your trip, you will receive a water-resistant gear bag. This bag will contain your sleeping bag, sheet and ground tarp.

SEPARATION CANYON

Mile 240 - Separation Canyon. In 1869, for reasons convoluted by differing opinions and the passage of time; William Dunn, O.G. Howland, and Seneca Howland, decided to leave the Powell Expedition by hiking out of the canyon en route to the Mormon settlements of Utah Territory to the north of the canyon. BEST WHITE WATER RAFTING TRIPS IN THE WEST The Best Western Rivers "Oh, The Places You’ll Go!" Discover the best white water rafting destinations in the West - maybe even the planet. Journey through the breathtaking redrock canyons of the southwest in Grand Canyon and Utah, punctuated by some of the most legendary white water rapids in the world. MOST POPULAR WHITEWATER RAFTING TRIPS Experience the most popular whitewater rafting trips in the world with Western River Expeditions. THE ULTIMATE GRAND CANYON VACATION The Ultimate Grand Canyon Vacation. In the grandest canyon of the Colorado River, experience the excitement, serenity, joy and enchanting beauty of the river as it transforms this divine chasm and those who venture down it.Your Grand Canyon rafting vacation covers 188 miles in 6 or 7 days, each day descending deeper into geologic time. The Grand Canyon is ever-changing, with massive walls that BEST SOLO TRAVEL EXPERIENCES The Perfect Trip. A Western River guest describes her solo travel experience on a Grand Canyon 3 Day River Trip.Having recently lost her husband, she decides to raft the Grand Canyon solo. THE WESTERN RIVER J-RIG: THE IDEAL GRAND CANYON RAFT Western River Expeditions uses a patented raft in Grand Canyon known as the J-Rig. See why this is the most comfortable and exciting way to raft the Colorado River. HOW TO SHARE YOUR WESTERN RIVER TRIP PICTURES Step 3: Upload Your Photos » Upload pictures to your album, by selecting the "add pictures" link on the right of the screen and choose the "upload" tab on the top of the window.. Then browse to the pictures saved on your computer, select your best photos, and click "upload." If you've already uploaded trip photos to your Shutterfly account, simply find them in your account "Recent albums

GRANITE RAPID

Mile 93.5 - Granite Rapid. As the river rounds a bend, Granite Rapid comes into view. Rocks and boulders pushed out of Monument Creek have constricted the river against the right wall.

ANASAZI FOOT BRIDGE

Mile 43 - Anasazi Foot Bridge. Spanning a gap in the cliffs 300 feet above the river, this prehistoric bridge made from pine trees, helped people from the Ancestral

SEPARATION CANYON

Mile 240 - Separation Canyon. In 1869, for reasons convoluted by differing opinions and the passage of time; William Dunn, O.G. Howland, and Seneca Howland, decided to leave the Powell Expedition by hiking out of the canyon en route to the Mormon settlements of Utah Territory to the north of the canyon.

FURNACE FLATS

davidcutting42@gmail.com. Mile 68-72 - Furnace Flats. Due to the soft and erosive nature of the surrounding Dox Sandstone, the canyon opens up for about four miles before beginning to tighten up again as the riverside geology becomes harder. BEST WHITE WATER RAFTING TRIPS IN THE WEST The Best Western Rivers "Oh, The Places You’ll Go!" Discover the best white water rafting destinations in the West - maybe even the planet. Journey through the breathtaking redrock canyons of the southwest in Grand Canyon and Utah, punctuated by some of the most legendary white water rapids in the world. MOST POPULAR WHITEWATER RAFTING TRIPS Experience the most popular whitewater rafting trips in the world with Western River Expeditions. THE ULTIMATE GRAND CANYON VACATION The Ultimate Grand Canyon Vacation. In the grandest canyon of the Colorado River, experience the excitement, serenity, joy and enchanting beauty of the river as it transforms this divine chasm and those who venture down it.Your Grand Canyon rafting vacation covers 188 miles in 6 or 7 days, each day descending deeper into geologic time. The Grand Canyon is ever-changing, with massive walls that BEST SOLO TRAVEL EXPERIENCES The Perfect Trip. A Western River guest describes her solo travel experience on a Grand Canyon 3 Day River Trip.Having recently lost her husband, she decides to raft the Grand Canyon solo. THE WESTERN RIVER J-RIG: THE IDEAL GRAND CANYON RAFT Western River Expeditions uses a patented raft in Grand Canyon known as the J-Rig. See why this is the most comfortable and exciting way to raft the Colorado River. HOW TO SHARE YOUR WESTERN RIVER TRIP PICTURES Step 3: Upload Your Photos » Upload pictures to your album, by selecting the "add pictures" link on the right of the screen and choose the "upload" tab on the top of the window.. Then browse to the pictures saved on your computer, select your best photos, and click "upload." If you've already uploaded trip photos to your Shutterfly account, simply find them in your account "Recent albums

GRANITE RAPID

Mile 93.5 - Granite Rapid. As the river rounds a bend, Granite Rapid comes into view. Rocks and boulders pushed out of Monument Creek have constricted the river against the right wall.

ANASAZI FOOT BRIDGE

Mile 43 - Anasazi Foot Bridge. Spanning a gap in the cliffs 300 feet above the river, this prehistoric bridge made from pine trees, helped people from the Ancestral

SEPARATION CANYON

Mile 240 - Separation Canyon. In 1869, for reasons convoluted by differing opinions and the passage of time; William Dunn, O.G. Howland, and Seneca Howland, decided to leave the Powell Expedition by hiking out of the canyon en route to the Mormon settlements of Utah Territory to the north of the canyon.

FURNACE FLATS

davidcutting42@gmail.com. Mile 68-72 - Furnace Flats. Due to the soft and erosive nature of the surrounding Dox Sandstone, the canyon opens up for about four miles before beginning to tighten up again as the riverside geology becomes harder. THE ULTIMATE GRAND CANYON VACATION The Ultimate Grand Canyon Vacation. In the grandest canyon of the Colorado River, experience the excitement, serenity, joy and enchanting beauty of the river as it transforms this divine chasm and those who venture down it.Your Grand Canyon rafting vacation covers 188 miles in 6 or 7 days, each day descending deeper into geologic time. The Grand Canyon is ever-changing, with massive walls that THE WESTERN RIVER J-RIG: THE IDEAL GRAND CANYON RAFT Western River Expeditions uses a patented raft in Grand Canyon known as the J-Rig. See why this is the most comfortable and exciting way to raft the Colorado River. BEST CAMPING ON THE COLORADO RIVER Toilet Facilities on the River. Western uses a "port a-potty" system that is set up each day in a secluded location that assures privacy. This is essentially a toilet without the fancy plumbing and is available from the time you pull into camp each afternoon until you leave camp the next day.

FUN ON THE RIVER

Sally C. - AZ, United States | May 17, 2021 . We had a great trip down the Colorado River with Newty, Lucky, Paco, and Kelty guiding our group. Safety was the first priority, the food was terrific, snacks were offered just when needed, there were good campsites, some good waterfall hikes, and a lot of fun. AWESOME WAY TO SEE THE GRAND CANYON Awesome way to see the Grand Canyon. WOW! To sleep under the starsenjoy lots of rapidseat like KINGS and Queens.joy VIP service MAGICAL BIRTHDAY ADVENTURE! Shauna L. - Ut, United States | May 31, 2021 . This was a birthday present from my husband, who was going to send me by myself (cause he almost drowned on a river one time and this is not something he wanted to do, but knew that I did) but my daughter joined me and the 36 other new friends from around the country! LODGES ON THE ROGUE RIVER Lodging on the Rogue River. Lodging accommodations on the Rogue River are cozy, thanks to a series of quaint lodges "grandfathered in" to the Wild & Scenic designation of Oregon's Rogue River. LOWER SALMON RIVER MAP Lower Salmon River Map » Idaho. Idaho's famed "river of no return", the Salmon River, flows westward through the largest roadless wilderness in the lower 48 states.

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