Our Kids Loved This Colorado River Trip

Thursday, August 18, 2011 by Western River Trip Review
It was everything I wanted in a family vacation.  Our kids, 9 and 6 LOVED it.  The rafting, hiking and hummer ride were exciting and fun.  We plan to come back to Moab.  The trip let us experience a world unlike that of our native Ohio.  We are so...Read More » »

This was a GREAT vacation! - Rafting Grand Canyon

Tuesday, July 5, 2011 by Western River Trip Review
LuckyI was a little hesitant about this trip rafting in Grand Canyon because I feared I hadn't physically prepared nearly enough. Unfortunately, I hadn't and there were several of the hiking expeditions I was unable to do. But that was no one's fault but...Read More » »

Places for Family Vacations - Moab Utah

Tuesday, May 17, 2011 by Kamron Wixom
Family Vacations IdeasLooking for great places for family vacations? There are lots of things for families to do in Utah. With five National Parks, historic sites like Temple Square, and geography as diverse as any you'll find, Utah is indeed one of the best places for...Read More » »

You are responsible to no one but yourself!

Sunday, April 17, 2011 by Sandy Harmer
We recently received an interesting email from one of our Trusted Adventures partners.  I thought the information to be so valuable I wanted to put it in our blog for potential guests that wonder if our adventures are suitable for solo travelers.

"You...
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We Had the Three Best Guides Ever Encountered!

Thursday, April 14, 2011 by Sandy Harmer
My Father and I just completed a Colorado River Rafting Vacation in the Grand Canyon.  "Lucky," "Beek," and "MP" were three of the best guides Ive ever encountered. All three were engaging, professional, and genuinely cared about the welfare of the...Read More » »

Weather & Water Flow of Colorado River in Grand Canyon

Thursday, April 14, 2011 by Sandy Harmer
This morning we were asked the following question about information on Colorado River rafting in the Grand Canyon.

"We are really interested in the Grand Canyon trip.  If none are available for this year and we want to reserve for next season, what is...Read More » »

Moab, Utah is a Wonderful Surprise

Thursday, March 31, 2011 by Betty Conner
Moab, Utah is a wonderful surprise if you have never been there.  Western River Expeditions offers so many wonderful activities, everything from whitewater rafting to hot air balloon rides.  Also, it is so close to Arches National Park...Read More » »

Hotel Properties in Moab, Utah - Canyonlands & Arches National Park Areas

Thursday, March 31, 2011 by Sandy Harmer
With the new flight service from Las Vegas to Moab, Utah available now through Great Lakes Aviation we expect to have many more guests wanting to come to this Southeastern town to do multi-day whitewater rafting tours as well as all of the other...Read More » »

First Aid Kits carried on Grand Canyon Whitewater Tours

Thursday, March 31, 2011 by Sandy Harmer
I had a group inquire about the first aid kits that Western River carries on the j-rigs for the Grand Canyon Colorado River whitewater rafting tours.  I passed on the inquiry to our operations manager and here is his reply.

"Our wilderness first aid...

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What to Expect on a Whitewater Rafting Trip

Friday, March 25, 2011 by Sandy Harmer
From: sandy@westernriver.com
Maria,

Thank you for your inquiry about our Grand Canyon /Colorado River rafting tours.  I assume you are speaking of the Grand Canyon 6 or 7-day trip in your inquiry.  We have guests in the 50s and 60s who do very well on...
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A Family Comes Together - Colorado River Family Adventure

Thursday, December 23, 2010 by River Pictures
Family Rafting Trip with Western River Expeditions
Anybody that has ever been on a Western River trip knows that it is the best and "worst" of times. I mean the river, the food, the sights are just wonderful, but I have never been so hot, so cold and dirty in my life. If you have been, you...Read More » »

1978 Colorado River Heavenly Trip

Thursday, December 23, 2010 by River Pictures

My Wife and I, the two on the left, did not have a Honeymoon when we got married in 1975. This was because I was still in the Navy and was in training. Three years later, this Colorado Rafting trip was the Honeymoon!!! 35 years later, we are still...Read More » »

Pure Happiness, Joy & Healing in the Grand Canyon!

Wednesday, December 22, 2010 by River Pictures
Family Vacation Getaways

It was my father's 30-year dream to raft the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon with our family. He had planned our 6-day rafting trip with Western River almost a year in advance. When he passed away suddenly on May 16, 2010, we decided to take our...Read More » »

Keeping things in perspective on a Colorado River vacation

Sunday, December 19, 2010 by River Pictures
Colorado River Vacations

An incredible experience that needs no words.

Peter Caruso

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In a Cavern, in a Canyon

Wednesday, December 15, 2010 by River Pictures
Colorado River Rafting

On the second to last day of the Grand Canyon 6 day trip, we hiked up to this cave .... what a spot!

Miles M. Mason

Colorado River expeditions are not all about the river.
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Sun up, Day 3... The morning sun light begins to immerse the Grand Canyon as we leave the beach and head down the Colorado River, our souls filled with memories...

Friday, December 3, 2010 by River Pictures
Rafting the Grand Canyon with Western River Expeditions
My Summer Vacation 6 days in about 1 minute:

Day 1: Hello, Vegas; goodbye civilization…

Day 2: Puddle jumpers and private landing strips…

Day 3: We did what anyone would do when they’re 80 miles from the nearest paved road on a 2500 acre dude ranch....Read More » »

Grand Canyon - Colorado River - Helicopter from Ranch to River

Thursday, December 2, 2010 by River Pictures
Grand Canyon Colorado River View from Helicopter
After a night at the horse ranch, I was the first on on the helicopter (to balance out the pilot and the luggage). As we flew out over the edge of the North Rim and banked eastward over the river, I took this shot. The pilot left me and the luggage...Read More » »

4 Day Cataract Canyon trip with my two twentyish year old kids.

Wednesday, December 1, 2010 by River Pictures
Cataract Canyon Trip
Our first day on the Colorado River. A little bit of trepidation, but ready for a great adventure that was a little outside our comfort zone. Not our typical vacation, but one of our best ones.

Stephen Spector

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Showering at a hidden waterfall on Grand Canyon Trip

Wednesday, December 1, 2010 by River Pictures
Grand Canyon Trips - Rafting the Colorado River
Definitely the best vacation of my life. We did the lower half of the Colorado River, only 3 days. Just the right amount of cold white water rafting and hot desert sun. Camping out under the stars on the Grand Canyon was phenomenal! The food was...Read More » »

Rafting down the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon was AMAZING!

Thursday, November 25, 2010 by River Pictures
Hiking in Grand Canyon

Rafting down the Colorado River in the very bottom and center of the Grand Canyon was AMAZING! This Grand Canyon trip was by far the best vacation I have ever been on in my entire life. The first few days are a bit rocky, you're getting to know...Read More » »