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: Westwater Canyon Rafting

Bike/Raft Multi-Sport Combination Trips

Not sure if you want to bike or raft? Have your cake and eat it too! Over the past few years, Holiday River Expeditions has seen an increase of interest in our Multi-Sport Combination Trips. We offer a combined trip where the first part of the trip is a mountain biking adventure through red-rock desert … Read more

Rafting on the Colorado River

By Kenzie Comstock Rafting on the Colorado River Holiday River Expeditions specialize in multi-day  Colorado River rafting trips.  Since 1966 Holiday River Expeditions has provided unforgettable trips down the river to so many people.  They’re guides will take care of all of your worries, the food is amazing, and the equipment and rafts are the … 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 Around Green River, Utah

by Julie Trevelyan You’re heading to our Green River headquarters to embark on a sweet river rafting vacation—maybe Desolation Canyon, or Westwater Canyon. Or you just finished up your Utah whitewater rafting adventure and have some more vacation days at your disposal. Either way, you’re looking for a little more to do and want to … Read more

Facts about our Popular Colorado River Rafting Trips

The Colorado River Rafting trip has, for years, been one of the most popular trips offered at Holiday River Expeditions. That fact has a lot to do with the river itself. The Colorado River is known as one of the best rivers in America. It offers everything a rafting or white water enthusiast could ask … Read more

Early Spring on the Colorado River

By John Wood, Holiday River Guide I have recently returned from five days ‘off-grid’ on one of our Colorado River Cataract trips. It was the first trip of the season with a small intimate group eager to expose themselves to all this remote canyon in the heart of Canyonlands National Park has to offer. It … Read more

Our Committment to the Environment

Holiday Expeditions from the beginning has been active in promoting environmentally sensitive business practices. We are constantly striving to raise the bar on what we expect from ourselves as expedition operators in the wilderness as well as in our operations at the office and in the warehouse. Our commitment to the environment has been noticed … Read more