Are you looking for something fun to do while on vacation in Utah? Take a guided day hike with us at Dinosaur River Expeditions. We have several offerings and each hike is great for the whole family or group you are traveling with.
Why choose a guided hike in Vernal, Utah? To start we are the only locally owned and operated outfitter in Vernal. With this great local knowledge we take you to our favorite places sharing a great wealth of information and sharing the secret spots others do not know about.
Here are some photos from one of our most popular day hikes. This is from the Red Fleet Dinosaur Trackway hike. This is a 2 and 1/2 mile hike round trip, has a well marked trail and is good for anyone who likes to hike. The trail takes you to the edge of Red Fleet a local lake popular for water sports, swimming and fishing. One of the great things you will find on this hike is the extensive amount of fossilized dinosaur footprints. The tracks are well preserved in the rocks surface and there are tons of them. While at the tracks you can take a swim and cool off. You can also find a nice spot to sit on the edge of the lake and soak in the view.
Our guides are wonderful they will bring along snacks, extra water, a major first aid kit. Along the hike they will point out some of the geology, flora and fauna and some of the local history.
Give us a call and book a trip today. We have combination trips available as well you can do a hike/raft trip while you are in the area.
1-800-345-7238 or visit our website www.dinoadv.com
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Wednesday, July 23, 2014
Utah Guided Day Hikes
Thursday, July 10, 2014
5 Things To Consider For A Guided Whitewater Trip
Here at Dinosaur River Expeditions we take 100's of people a summer on guided adventures. Our most popular trips are the 4 and 5 day Green River Gates of Lodore trip and the Yampa River tour. For those who are unsure of a guided adventure or have limited time we offer daily rafting, hiking and mountain bike tours. There are several things we have learned over the years that will help make your trip a success. Here are five things to think about when choosing a river rafting trip.
#1 - Start your research early, reserve your trip in advance. Look for an outfitter who has a long history in the area you want to go rafting. We are Dinosaur National Monuments only locally owned and operated outfitter. We find that being the local gives us a huge edge up on offering a great vacation. Take a look at our websites about page this will give you a good over view of who we. We also suggest that you book your trip in advance. Our trips fill up quickly and you may not be able to get on a date that fits your vacation schedule.
#2 - Make your travel and hotel reservations early. In Vernal, Utah the hotels fill up fast during the summer. Sometimes getting a hotel room or campsie can be very difficult. We partner with several hotels in our area and can get you a discounted room for booking a raft trip with us.
#3 - Follow the suggested pack list, we have found that it will help make you comfortable on the trip. Don't forget the essentials sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, bug spray, camera, flashlight and last but not least rain gear. Quite often our guests question bringing rain gear, this is a nice item to have in case the weather turns ugly or the rapids make you cold. A decent set of rain pants and a jacket are nice insurance on being cold and uncomfortable.
#4 - Break in any new gear you may have purchased for the trip. It is not fun to wear new sandals and get blisters on the first day of your trip. Set up your new tent and be comfortable with how it sets up and takes down. Be familiar with any of your new gear and understand how it works. It is a bummer to get on the river and not have the right gear or you are unsure of how it works.
#5 - Have a great attitude and be ready for a wonderful adventure. This can be the vacation of a lifetime, one you will remember forever.
Give us a call 1-800-345-7238 or visit our website www.dinoadv.com
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Wednesday, July 9, 2014
Utah Guided Mountain Bike Tours
Vernal, Utah is quickly becoming one of the wests premier mountain bike destinations. We offer a great variety of daily guided mountain bike tours from trails for the begginner to expert. Most rides depart in the early am approximately 8:00 or in the afternoon 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. This way we beat try to beat the heat and give you a chance to enjoy our fabulous riding options. We partner with the local expert bike shop Altitude Cycle for all of our bike rental needs. They have a great line of rental bikes in a variety of sizes perfect for most people.
Give us a call today and book your next adventure 1-800-345-7238 or visit our website www.dinoadv.com
Friday, July 4, 2014
Rock Art and River Rafting
One of the great things you will see on a Green River or Yampa River rafting trip is Native American Rock Art. This is always a highlight on our trips. A short hike or sometimes long hike from the river or camp with the leadership or the guide staff will take you to some very special sites. Rock art sites are precious and well protected in Dinosaur National Monument. This preservation has kept these areas fairly well intact for everyone to see and enjoy. A lot of this rock art has been here for hundreds to over a thousand years. The people who left this art did not leave us a written language so it is up to each individual to interpret what they see in their own way. A lot of the art was left by the Fremont people, some by the more recent Ute tribe and some by the older Paleo Indians. Who ever left they mark and art on the rock walls had something special and important to pass along to others. This is just one highlight you will have on a river rafting trip with us here at Dinosaur River Expeditions. Being the only locally owned and operated outfitter we know some secret spots the other outfitters won't be able to show you. They don't know about them. Call today and book your next adventure. 1-800-345-7238 or visit our website www.dinoadv.com for more information on all that we have to offer.
Wednesday, July 2, 2014
What Makes A River Rafting Adventure Great?
We get guests on all of our river rafting trips from all over the world. Each person is looking for something different, unique, exciting on the trip the choose.
What makes your river rafting trip fantastic? For some it is the thrill of the white water rapids. Others it is the time lounging on the beach at a wonderful campsite. Still trying to think of what would make your next river trip great. How about the food? Some guests think they are going to drop a few pounds on a river trip. Guess again. Our guides prepare delicous healthy meals with plenty for everyone. A hit on all of the trips is a hot dutch oven full of fresh lasagna. What about the side hikes? Jones Hole is one of the most popular hikes our guides will lead. Taking guests to some amazing petroglyphs and pictograps that date back at least 700 years ago. On the Jones Hole hike you cannot forget the ever popular stop up Ely Creek to the notorious "Butt Dam Falls". A great way to refresh yourself is to take a dip in the cool creek water, while others in your party plug up the creek with there buttocks. Only to splash you with a rush of cold, clear water. We can't forget about paddling? How about the inflatable kayak aka "ducky" or the stand up paddle board. Both really fun ways to test yourself and your skills on the Yampa River and Green Rivers rapids or calm sections for those on the timid side.
Whatever you think makes your river trip fantastic our guides extensive years of experience will be there every step of the way to show you the best vacation you, your friends or famliy have ever had.