Powell’s Journey Through Desolation Canyon – The 1869 Expedition Powell’s expedition through Desolation Canyon. This is part two of a three-part series re-tracing John Wesley Powell’s 3-month expedition down the Green and Colorado Rivers; a series and story that we will tell in a style akin to Powell’s own descriptions
What to Expect for your Rafting Trip during Covid-19 Below is an idea of what you can expect. With restrictions and best practices changing daily, we will always follow the guidelines put in place by the local health department at the time of your trip. These guidelines can and likely
Guide to Getting off the Beaten Path in Moab Getting off the beaten path in Moab can seem impossible. Moab has completely skyrocketed out of its little-known-secret status of a western getaway, but one can still find places that haven’t been completely exposed from a mass of Instagram pages. Whether
The Ultimate Utah and Colorado Road Trip – For Travelers Seeking Unrivaled Western Wanderlust If you’ve never made your way out West, or you live in the great mammoth of the Colorado Plateau but haven’t hit some of its major hot spots, get ready for this loop of a
12 Things You’ll Do on a Multi-Day Raft Trip Besides Rafting [mtw-article-tile post_id=”28183″ tile_size=”1″ /] A multi-day raft trip might give some the impression that you’ll spend the entire time in a boat. Happily, we can attest that there’s a lot more to be done than just bounding along
Is Moab Rafting Fun In July? Question: Moab rafting is fun in July? Answer: It’s no secret that it’s most popular to explore Moab’s Mars-esque landscape in the spring or the fall when temperatures are bit cooler. What is it like to raft here in July? July is a great
Rafting Season Forecast for 2020 It’s about that time! Rafting season 2020 is nearly underway, and there’s plenty of snow for the melting. While we can’t always predict what Mother Nature is up to in spring, or any time really, we’ve got a good idea of what’s to come from
What is a Dark Sky Park, and Why You Need to Visit One As our developments brighten, our access to the night sky diminishes. Many people seldom see the bona fide ocean of emptiness. Often hidden are unearthly metallic clouds, star clusters, complete constellations and shooting stars are always on
So You’ve Rafted Moab, Now What? Talk about a great first impression if you’ve rafted Moab! If you’ve found yourself drifting into memories of sunshine doused chortles with a phantom paddle, it might be time to schedule that thought bubble into your next river adventure. Now that you’ve rafted Moab
The 3 Reasons You’ll Want to Raft Cataract Canyon This Fall Did you just say whitewater for breakfast? Well, don’t let the rivers get lonely just because summer’s steam is closing up shop. Get yourself some of that glorious froth while there’s still time! If you’re thinking the platter’s empty
Rocks You Need To See – The Amazing Geology In Cataract Canyon The geology in Cataract Canyon is an intricate carving made by the Colorado River. This canyon encapsulates an assortment of strange and stunning formations moseying through Canyonlands National Park. It’s a gallery made from an archaic ocean, freshwater marshes, sand
What to Pack for Your Utah Rafting Adventures Single Day Trip On single day trips, the guides will have a waterproof bag for the items you don’t need readily accessible. Here’s what to keep stored away in case charcoal clouds ominously saunter in. Rain jacket Long sleeve and leggings/pants, preferably
