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 Despite the fun-loving and spirited nature of Holiday’s guides, they are a serious-minded, vigilant bunch when it comes to the safety of their guests. They have to be, otherwise, they wouldn’t work for Holiday; a company that requires them to jump through some rigorous hoops in dealing with emergency situations. The state … Read more
by Julie Trevelyan What’s better than a river rafting trip? One that’s all about you and your specifically chosen group of fellow floaters. Got a family reunion coming up? Planning a little corporate adventure to bond your team? How about that bachelor or bachelorette party? Special class program or graduation trip you need to arrange? … Read more
by Julie Trevelyan A big concern for many first-timers on a river rafting trip is how to care of…you know. Number one and number two. No fear—it’s not nearly as out of your comfort zone as you might think. First off, in Holiday lingo the bathrooms are called baños, which right there takes some of … Read more
by Julie Trevelyan Going on a river rafting trip means packing the right stuff. The very top of your list should include sense of adventure, sense of fun, sense of humor, and willingness to laugh often and happily. Of course, Holiday provides a detailed packing list for each river trip participant. But it’s also helpful—and … Read more
To Edward Abbey Wherever You are. By Jim Stiles, 1975 The black and white drawing hangs in our office here in Salt Lake City. by Julie K. Trevelyan 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 … Read more
This blog post was originally published in June of 2009 just after John returned from his early season May Cataract Canyon trip. As you begin to make your plans for the 2013 season, it’s a great reminder to consider the early season. High water, fewer folks on the river, warm days and cooler nights. The … Read more
In Part VI, you’ll learn about Seedskadee, Dr. Babcock, Dr. Miller, George Flavell and Bert Loper. Naming our rafts was deliberate and well thought out by founder Dee Holladay. Constantly looking for fun and easy ways to educate our guests about the history of our beloved river canyons. By Julie Trevelyan What boat did … Read more
Recently ResponsibleTravel.com, a leading world wide travel agent, made the decision to abandon their Carbon offset program sighting the importance of making real changes rather than purchasing offsets. Years ago Holiday River Expeditions opted not to follow the popular “offset” trend, but rather to champion the individual and the company’s creativity and willingness to change. … 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 K. Trevelyan 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. Here we present the endangered native fish boat names. Besides bearing … Read more