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
I 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 » »
Looking
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 » »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...Read More » »
"You...Read More » »
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 » »
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 » »
"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 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 » »
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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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...
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...
A Family Comes Together - Colorado River Family Adventure
Thursday, December 23, 2010 by
River Pictures

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 » »

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 » »

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

An incredible experience that needs no words.
Peter Caruso
How will you find a new perspective on a Colorado River vacation?
Learn more about Colorado River vacations with Western River.

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.
Learn more about all Colorado River rafting vacations.
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

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

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

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
Step out of your comfort zone and into... Read More » »

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

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 » »







