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.
Father’s Day is almost upon us. What’s a fabulously fun thing to do with dad on his special day? Take him out on the Colorado River. Trust us, he’ll remember this Father’s Day rafting adventure forever. Still need some reasons why? We’ve got ten great ones bound to have Dad saying, Pack the dry bags and … Read more
By Joe Ballent Every journey has a starting point, and the river is no exception. Once you’ve found your way to the beautiful and desolate southern Utah desert, you may need a place to stay before or after your whitewater trip with Holiday River Expeditions. Some may drive in from neighboring Grand Junction, Colorado, while … Read more
Ann, Georgie, Josie, Glen and Bessie Hyde. Colorful characters from the rich history of river running and life on the Colorado Plateau. Read Julie’s eighth installment on Holiday’s Boat names. by Julie K. Trevelyan What boat did you or will you ride in, and why on earth does it have that particular name? Founder … Read more
by Julie K. Trevelyan Boat Names: A History, Part V What boat did you or will you ride in, and why on earth does it have that particular name? Founder Dee Holladay wanted people to ask exactly that, so he named the boats after interesting local people, places, and things. Many early river explorers lent … Read more
By Noel Gugliotta I had the incredible opportunity to be a guide for a touching trip that Holiday helps sponsor every year called Burn Camp. In partnership with the University of Utah Burn Center, Holiday River Expeditions escorts a group of teenagers that have experienced severe burns to their bodies on a 6- day trip … Read more
by Julie Trevelyan River rafting trips bring out enormous smiles, guaranteed. Some of the reasons seem obvious: you’re on vacation, being on a river raft is exciting, you’re with family or friends. But some of the reasons aren’t ones you might even know about until your river adventure is underway. Get ready—smiles right ahead. 1. … Read more
by Julie Trevelyan Whitewater rafting gets big play in the summer months. June, July, and August are what many people consider the peak times to catch those flows and ride that whitewater. But don’t count out September as a great month to take that river rafting vacation you’ve always dreamed of—or to go on your … 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 “FIVE” La-Z-Boy Chairs that Float (sans remote control)! A truly experiential personal float boat. Few things will make you as present and relaxed as floating the Colorado River kicked back in … 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 “TWO” Sandbar Races, Blind! One of the pluses of low-water years is that plethora of sandbars to play on, some popping up right in the middle of the river. This is … Read more
By John Wood 4,000 Watts, 8,000 Kilowatt Hours, and over half of our annual Green River operation center’s total power use is being harvested quietly off the roof. As a kid in science class one of the first things I remember learning about was the POWER of the sun. The numbers like those above didn’t … Read more