The Benefits of Savoring
October 24, 2024
I took myself on a walk up Stone Creek in the Grand Canyon. It was day ten of our 17-day…
River Currents is a blog open to the many voices that have a connection with the river and our trips. Here, we share all the various things that go into making a whitewater or bike adventure so richly fulfilling: the science, the folklore, the policies, & the poetry of wildness.
You'll hear from our regular contributors such as Fred Swanson, Sawyer Smith, Jack Stauss, and Rica Fulton. You'll also hear from the voices of guides such as Susan Munroe and Justin Malloy, whose lives have been shaped by their time on the river, and from guests who bring the perspectives that remind us why we're still making these trips happen for 56 years and counting.
October 24, 2024
I took myself on a walk up Stone Creek in the Grand Canyon. It was day ten of our 17-day…
October 7, 2024
By Matt Williams Shifting the psyche of a nation, one river trip at a time In 1993, Trevor Hall went…
September 25, 2024
In the Grand Canyon, there’s a mean little rapid named Georgie. It’s named for a woman who, in her 70s,…
August 1, 2024
There are many ways to stay cool on your summer rafting adventure… After all, there’s no reason to be too…
July 18, 2024
Many people think of deserts as the colorful backdrop in Coyote and Roadrunner cartoons. Besides being obviously hot and dry,…
June 13, 2024
By Mary Grimes Makuma, the head porter for our 11-day trip down the Zambezi River lays out a collection of…
April 17, 2024
Photo Journal: Lodore from the Eyes of a Guide by Justin Malloy As a guide, when someone asks me what…
April 9, 2024
Whitewater Dories: Rare Birds, Indeed By Susan Munroe Holiday prides itself on maintaining a sharp-looking fleet of rafts, custom-built for…
April 8, 2024
As a kid in church, I belted out the song “Give, Said the Little Stream” (“I’m small I know but…
April 4, 2024
Astrophotography, the Night Sky, and the Power of Light Before I spoke with trip facilitator and non-profit worker Bettymaya…
April 3, 2024
Have you ever fallen into the stars? I don’t mean to suggest you’re clumsy – I’m trying to describe the…
February 22, 2024
By: Jack Stauss Paradox Formation The canyon country surrounding the Colorado River near Moab is unparalleled in its awe-striking grandeur….
February 5, 2024
By: Lauren Wood Back in 2021, I convened a group of BIPOC-identified artists, organizers, facilitators, and friends to dream up…