Colorado River Rafting
Cataract Canyon rafting is an anomaly. Its rapids rank along with those of the Grand Canyon in power and difficulty. In fact, the river becomes unruly during the run off in May and June.
Salmon River Rafting
There is a green hole in the middle of Idaho. A spot refreshingly empty on your highway map. A place where pavement never was…and wild rivers still are…the Salmon River- The River of No Return.
By Peta Owens-Liston When Snowpack Goes with the Flow Flowers weren’t the only ones cheering on April Showers. River rats, river runners, old and new, and all of Holiday River Expeditions’ returning customers were too. I could hear them. No doubt, the guides (often ski junkies) were eyeing the weather as well and hoping that … Read more
by Julie Trevelyan Make an especially memorable trip to Baja, Mexico, with this thoroughly awesome combo sea kayaking/whale watching trip. What makes this an adventurous yet soul-soothing vacation to remember? Paddling through Baja’s warm waters and also getting the chance to see the world’s largest animals pretty up close and personal! From a base camp … Read more
Today’s Feedback Friday is all about the White Rim Trail in Canyonlands National Park My White Rim Trip exceeded all expectations! I wrote about my experience on my Blog – Leifing Las Vegas. I’m doing this again! Soon! You guys were amazing, the food was great, the guides were knowledgeable, professional, and fun, and mother … Read more
By Peta Liston Owens Part 4 Are Your Problems Big or Small? Eyeing the Needles: A phalanx of red-hued Cedar Mesa Sandstone spires tower over the southeast corner of Canyonlands National Park, known as the “Needles” (the Needles District). Even at a distance from the edge of the White Rim Trail, their ancient presence and … Read more
By Peta Liston Owens A four part series While comfortably ensconced in the backseat of a van heading from Green River to the White Rim trailhead, our guide dispersed some handouts to familiarize ourselves with the “do’s and don’ts” of mountain biking this 100-mile trail that runs deep into Canyonlands National Park. “Pump your brakes … Read more
“Hey, Susan!” I smile, already rolling my eyes; I know what’s coming next. “Quit playing with your dinghy!!” Meet Brin Finnigan, everyone. Company leader, expert boatman, smart aleck. This is the rote greeting I receive every time I meet Brin and his group of rafts on Lake Powell at the end of their Cataract Canyon … Read more
By Peta Owens-Liston Hiking up to the Maze District from the Colorado River Even hot, sweaty men like this Doll House. As do the hot, sweaty women. Of course the “dolls” on the Doll House hike dwarf us, like we are the miniature play things and not them. These towering and bulbous “rock-doll” pinnacles populate … Read more
Follow our 7 part series on the Joys of Flat Water: Finding the fun when the river slows. By Peta Owens-Liston FLAT WATER FUN “SIX” Imagination Creations! “What floats, has a human form, and absolutely no personality?” “I spy something that looks like an elephant…” “I spy a face with a large nose…” Time on … Read more
by Julie Trevelyan Sometimes, it’s all about speed. We’re short on time, but long on longing for adventure. We have a finite number of hours to fill, but by golly we want those hours filled to the brim. Life is short, let’s see as much as we can. Don’t have 25 days to devote to … Read more
by Julie Trevelyan Where there’s a river and a raft, why should you put foot to trail? Several excellent reasons, actually. Rafting a gorgeous western river is fun thing to do in itself. It’s even more multi-faceted in ways many people don’t fully consider before embarking on such a journey. The canyons and bends and … Read more