River Currents Blog

River Currents is a blog open to many voices that have had a connection with the river and our trips. You’ll hear the voice of veteran river-runner and Holiday founder Dee Holladay, the voice of guides whose lives have been shaped by their time on the river, and guests who bring the perspectives that remind us why we’re still making these trips happen 45 plus years later. You’ll also hear the voice of and stories through our regular blog contributors, Peta Owens-Liston and Julie Trevelyan.

Category Archives: Discover Moab

Fisher Towers: A Unique Geological Structure That Awes Children

Holiday River offers a two and three day trip on the Colorado just upstream of Moab that takes rafters by the towering red rock Fisher Towers formation set against the green hues of the La Sal Mountains.  Children especially enjoy this trip with exhilarating Class I to Class III rapids set against a dramatic backdrop … Read more

Trip of the Week: The White Rim Trail in Canyonlands National Park

by Julie Trevelyan Red dirt spins away beneath your wheels as you roll over the trail. Legs pumping and lungs letting you know they work, you climb steep ascents, bank around turns, and zip down hills behind your guide on one of southern Utah’s most popular mountain bike trails: The White Rim Trail through Canyonlands … Read more

Utah’s Best Multi-day Mountain Bike Trails

By Kenzie Comstock Utah is known for having “The Greatest Snow on Earth” but many people don’t even realize the amazing opportunities Utah poses during the summer.  So forget skiing Utah and check out what Utah has to offer in the summer!  Holiday River Expeditions offers several mountain bike trips that are full of adventure … Read more

It’s time to think about biking season ~ Is your trip booked?

Mountain Biking Adventures Holiday River Expeditions offers a variety of rafting excursions, but also offers activities that cater to the comforts of the rugged mountain biker.  Six multi-day Utah Mountain Bike Tours cover all the bases from energetic beginner to expert. The White Rim Mountain Biking Trail plunges through the Canyonlands, highlighting the mergence of … Read more

Trip of the Week: The Colorado River through Westwater Canyon

by Julie Trevelyan Colorado River Rafting through Westwater Canyon Rafting the Colorado River through Utah’s Westwater Canyon is a short but super memorable rafting vacation of a lifetime. Big water, gorgeous desert canyon walls, possible wildlife sightings such as bald eagles and ravens and maybe even river otters, and a tight three-day schedule all make … Read more

Things to Do After or Before a San Juan River Trip

by Julie K. Trevelyan Floating the San Juan River is a fantastic river rafting vacation enjoyed by families looking to share some unique memories as well as those who are a little more mature in life. But what if you have some leeway in your vacation time and want to explore the area more in-depth … Read more

Tips for before and after your trip with Holiday River Expeditions

By Julie Trevelyan If you’ve chosen a Holiday River Expedition’s trip based out of Green River for some Utah whitewater river rafting or a mountain biking vacation, you might want to also check out the happening little town of Moab just an hour further South. Here are a few places to eat and things to … Read more

Riding the White Rim Trail: A Unique Mountain Biking Trip

By Julie Trevelyan Mountain biking the famous White Rim Trail in Canyonlands National Park is a fabulously fun experience! Imagine swooping along the trail, taking in views of rock formations with names like Candlestick Tower and Turks Head. Imagine the vistas extending as far as you can possibly see, offering up a landscape like no … Read more

Utah Mountain Biking with Holiday River Expeditions

  The Colorado Plateau has always been home to some of the best white water rafting found, but in recent years, it has become more and more famous for its mountain biking events. Mountain bikers of every age and description flock here from around the globe each year to enjoy Utah’s incredible undeveloped dirt roads … Read more

Wilderness Rafting Excursions for Youth

Holiday River Expeditions offers several rafting tours that are ideal for beginning youths. The Green River rafting trip flows through Gray Canyon. Class I, II and III rapids are plentiful during this 12-mile journey and children ages five and up will especially enjoy the plentiful wildlife that includes various large birds and big horn sheep … Read more