Susan Munroe’s Book Recommendations “The Monthly Worm”
January 2, 2026
For those of you familiar with the Holiday River Expeditions Instagram account you already know about Susan Munroe’s Book Recommendations…
Education, Art, and Wellness
The Gift that Keeps on Giving: New Year New You!
December 30, 2025
Wrapping up another trip around the sun means it’s time to flip the page on our old calendars, say goodbye…
Understanding San Juan River Water Levels
November 19, 2025
Why are San Juan River flows so unpredictable? Snaking through the iconic Four Corners region, the San Juan River is…
The Current Between Us: Finding Connection Across Generations
August 7, 2025
Rivers are a special place for people to come together, especially multigenerational friends, families, and communities. We were a plume…
Be Like Roger: Let’s Theorize
May 28, 2025
A kayaking lichenologist transformed a river trip into a journey of discovery and wonder by asking the group: “Let’s theorize”….
The Story of Dark Canyon Rapid: Part Two
May 12, 2025
In the years since parts one and two was originally published, several rapids in lower Cataract have reemerged, including the…
The Story of Dark Canyon Rapid: Part 1
May 10, 2025
In the years since this piece on Dark Canyon Rapid by famed river historian Roy Webb was originally published, several…
Top 10 Health Benefits of White Water Rafting
April 11, 2025
The science agrees: there are a myriad of health benefits to white water rafting. Check out this list of our…
River Sentinel: The Great Blue Heron
April 6, 2025
The Great Blue Heron is a stoic mainstay on all of the rivers we run. Patient, graceful, and mysterious,…
When it Comes to Light Pollution, Red Lights Get the Green Light
February 28, 2025
It’s dark these days. For a period of time on either side of Winter Solstice, we’re treated to the least…
Natural Team Building: How Rivers Turn Strangers into Crews
January 23, 2025
Learn why river trips are a fantastic space for team building, reaching outside of our comfort zones, and finding growth…
HRE Spotlight: Belknap River Guides
January 10, 2025
“It is not down on any map; true places never are.” ― Herman Melville What is a map? Once upon…
Swap Screen Time for Stream Time: Nature’s Cure to Burnout
January 3, 2025
Burnout didn’t win any ‘Word of the Year’ awards for 2024, but it certainly could have. We all struggle with…