Safe Adventure, Thrill Experience

Thursday, October 6, 2011 by Western River Trip Review
As a tour operator Moby Dick Tours in Grand Cayman, I am so conscious of the role staff play in making this experience special and unique.  Ronnie & Jeff my hat is off to you, for it shows the dedication you have to your job and making sure we all...Read More » »

Definitely one of those unforgettable vacations!

Tuesday, October 4, 2011 by Western River Trip Review
By far this was the best trip we have ever taken and it was wonderful to share it with our four boys (ages 9-13).  It is truly a once in a lifetime experience that shouldn't be missed!  We hope that in about 20 years our boys will come again and...Read More » »

Western River has a perfect system for rafting tours!!

Tuesday, July 26, 2011 by Western River Trip Review
I had a fantastic time on the 4 day Grand Canyon rafting trip.
Really liked going to the ranch first, because then you had time to really get to know your fellow travelers. The ranch was really fun! Just being in a totally different environment was a...Read More » »

Amazing Trip - Grand Canyon Tours

Saturday, July 23, 2011 by Western River Trip Review
I knew this Grand Canyon Tour would be fun, but the trip exceeded my high expectations. I went on the trip with my family and we all rated it a 10 out of 10. Western River planned out every detail of the trip, which made it an incredibly fun...Read More » »

Did not believe such beautiful places exist - Grand Canyon Tours

Thursday, July 21, 2011 by Western River Trip Review
This Grand Canyon Rafting vacation was the trip of a lifetime! The rafting was fun and adventurous and the side hikes phenomenal! Our guides were not only knowledgeable, but entertaining and so personable....and terrific cooks!
There was a surprise...Read More » »

Adventure that makes you want to turn around and do it again!

Monday, July 18, 2011 by Western River Trip Review
This Grand Canyon Rafting Tour was an adventure to remember. I spent this very special opportunity with several members of my family, and especially with my 89 year old uncle, who has made this trip nine times!

It was an honor to experience the beauty...Read More » »

It is sooooooo worth it - Grand Canyon Rafting Tours

Thursday, July 14, 2011 by Western River Trip Review
This time we were with our family, including our two Grandchildren, and had the most wonderful experiences on the Colorado River, in the Grand Canyon on the hikes, eating the great cooked food by the Master Chefs, Ronnie Haymond Jeremy, Scott and RD,...Read More » »

A Great Experience - Grand Canyon Rafting Tours

Monday, July 11, 2011 by Western River Trip Review
At 74, my body found some things a bit tricky, but I have no regrets about the trip which was extraordinary in every way. The ever-changing scenery and light in the Canyon inspired awe at every turn. The calm sailing was a pleasure - the rapids...Read More » »

One of the scariest, but most awesome trip in my life - Grand Canyon Tours

Sunday, July 10, 2011 by Western River Trip Review
I am a sixty year old out of shape woman that worried that her 14 year old grandson would go overboard on our Grand Canyon Rafting Tour. After the first two days I relaxed and realized the guides knew what they were doing and as long as we obeyed and...Read More » »

WOW FACTOR FOURTEEN - Grand Canyon Rafting Tours

Saturday, July 9, 2011 by Western River Trip Review
Our J rig rocked the river everyday, pontoons locked, loaded and singing our way through Crystal, Lava Falls, Hermit Big and Small.

Meat was definitely back on the menu as our expert river chefs bloated and floated us home to camp each afternoon, a...Read More » »

Awesome! - Grand Canyon Tours

Tuesday, June 28, 2011 by Western River Trip Review
If you are on the fence about this trip.....get off it now! It is soooooo worth it. The guides and the food are outstanding. If you think the canyon is beautiful during the day just wait for the star show when then the sun goes down.

Kim -...Read More » »

What Makes the Perfect One Day Rafting Trip?

Tuesday, May 10, 2011 by Kamron Wixom
What Makes the Perfect One Day Rafting Trip?
  1. It should last only one day. (You don't want to camp on a one day rafting trip--that would be a sure sign that your "three hour tour" has landed on Gilligan's Island).
  2. You should be fed some great food for...
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Hey, do I look like Jeff Probst? Packing for Grand Canyon Rafting Tours

Wednesday, May 4, 2011 by Guest Blog
If anyone that is reading this lives in the northeast, you can certainly understand when I say, “This was one of the worst springs ever!” If the day wasn’t wet and rainy and the sun just happened to peek out, it was too cold to even enjoy going...Read More » »

"I'm not really a camper - can you help with some questions?"

Monday, May 2, 2011 by Sandy Harmer
This question came from a potential guest for a Colorado River Grand Canyon rafting trip.

"Everything looks great - I am planning for a 2012 Colorado River Tour!  I'm not really a 'camper" so I am trying to decide if I can do 6 days.  Where/how do you...

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Planning Ahead for a Grand Canyon Tour

Friday, April 1, 2011 by Betty Conner
From: betty@westernriver.com


If you are thinking of doing a Grand Canyon river rafting tour in 2011, you better do some rethinking.  You really should be planning ahead for 2012 as Grand Canyon trips are 99% sold out for Western River Expeditions'...
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Colorado River Rafting Trips for the 2012 Season

Thursday, March 31, 2011 by Sandy Harmer
Western River started taking reservations for the 2012 rafting season in Grand Canyon in the fall of 2010.  We have several dates that are already filled.  It seems that a whitewater trip on the Colroado River in the Grand Canyon has made it to...Read More » »

Keeping Clean on a Colorado River Rafting Tour

Thursday, March 31, 2011 by Sandy Harmer
We get this question from our guests anticipating a whitewater rafting trip in the Grand Canyon on the Colorado River.  "How Do I Bathe?"

The National Park Service rules for Grand Canyon state that soap and shampoo cannot be used in any of the side...Read More » »

Moab. Utah - Adventure Destination "Adrenline Town"

Thursday, March 31, 2011 by Sandy Harmer
This time of year when our Grand Canyon rafting tours are nearly booked, we take the opportunity to introduce our potential guests to another very popular rafting/adventure destination in Moab, Utah.  This southeastern Utah town is the gateway...Read More » »

Hiking opportunies on a Grand Canyon Whitewater Rafting Trip

Thursday, March 31, 2011 by Sandy Harmer
Guests often inquire what hiking opportunities there are when they are thinking of joining a Western River Colorado River whitewater rafting trip in the Grand Canyon.  The Grand Canyon 6 or 7-day tripsoffer amazing hikes into slot canyons and...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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