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 Kenzie Comstock In 1966 Dee and his wife Sue began their careers as river outfitters and created Holiday River Expeditions. Dee’s passion for river rafting had begun a few years earlier, the very first time he was on the river. Since 1966, both Dee and Sue have spent more than 100 days each year … Read more
By Peta Owens-Liston The old Virginia Slims line, “We’ve come a long way baby,” comes to mind when Sue Holladay recalls the bare-bones meals on the river in the sixties. Dinner? Canned ham, canned yams topped with marshmallows, and canned sweet bread for dessert. This fare was before massive coolers, water- and air-tight bags, oxygen-free … Read more
by Julie Trevelyan Rafting the Colorado River through Utah’s famous Cataract Canyon is the river rafting adventure of a lifetime for many people. Cataract Canyon, which swirls its way through the heart of beautiful Canyonlands National Park, is renowned for its tremendous whitewater rapids, gorgeous canyon walls that tower up to the incredible blue sky, … Read more
by Julie Trevelyan Oars slip quietly into the water and pull, stroking and skimming and powering their craft through. Cheerful laughter echoes against the canyon walls, as does the harsh, inquisitive caw of a raven flying overhead. It is so quiet you can hear the flap of sleek ebony wings as the raven disappears behind … Read more
By Kenzie Comstock Offering a variety of outdoor adventures, including whitewater rafting and mountain bike tours, Holiday River Expeditions stands behind their commitment to help preserve and maintain the environment. Holiday River Expedition’s dedicated guides are avid outdoor enthusiasts, seeking to help preserve nature not only for this generation, but also for generations to come. … Read more
“ODE TO STEVE” written by Gerri Findley on the Lower Salmon River It was summer nineteen eighty-six And we needed a vacation fix. So we headed off to Idaho, For a Salmon River rafting go. We met or guide the day before. Did not know then we’d truly scored. But he held on to a … Read more
On our Salmon River Rafting trip, you’ll discover breathtaking scenery around every bend; there is no end to the fun. With 20,000 square miles of wilderness and raging rivers, this pristine wilderness has something for everyone. From the tall pine forests to the sandy white beaches, the Salmon River rafting trip is a favorite for … Read more
By Julie Trevelyan Whitewater rafting is an adventure to plan for. A primary consideration is time of year. Rivers ebb and surge depending on the season, snowmelt, and rainfall. Here’s what you need to think about in order to gauge your choice of what time of year is best to take that river rafting vacation … Read more
Holiday River Expeditions offers four different tours in sunny Baja, California. The whale watching and sea kayaking tour highlights the beautiful marine park in the Sea of Cortez off the coast of Loreto. This area boasts warm waters and showcases the Pacific Grey Whales as they arrive to give birth. Witnessing these aquatic mammals give … Read more
By Julie Trevelyan If you’re already planning a 2012 white water rafting vacation and need some guidance, your first question might be, multi-day or one day? We have a bunch of reasons why a multi-day trip should be your top choice. Here are five pretty darn good ones: 1. More days = more fun. A … Read more