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.

One Day Rafting Trip Utah Green River

Rafting on Utah's Green River

Daily River Rafting On Utah's Green River

Utah has excellent river rafting opportunities throughout the state. The best river rafting is based out of Vernal, Utah on the world famous Green River below the Flaming Gorge Dam. This section of river has great class 2 and 3 rapids, incredible scenery, crystal clear water and abundant wildlife. We are the only locally owned and operated outfitter in Vernal, Utah offering trips since 1979. The other outfitters are based in areas far away from the region. Why go rafting with the big corporations when you can go with the local expert? I know who I choose when traveling, the local expert.

The Green River below Flaming Gorge Dam is most often called Section A or Red Canyon. It is a 7 mile float with exciting rapids most of the way. The most popular rapids are Mother In Law, Bridge Rapid and Dripping Springs. The other rapids are just as fun and offer something for everyone.

The river is world renowned for it's blue ribbon trout fishing. There are approximately 1000 trout per mile. It is great for the kids, they can watch over the edge of the raft and see fish as you raft down the river.

We offer a fantastic deli lunch mid day. Typically on a beautiful sandy beach where you can take a swim or do a little sun bathing.

There are a lot of wildlife viewing options. Mule deer, bighorn sheep, occasionally moose or elk can be seen on the drive to the river and along the river banks. A lot of birds can be seen, osprey, bald eagles, and a wide variety of ducks.

Bighorn Sheep Along Utah's Green River

Inflatable Kayak Utah's Green River One Day Rafting Trip

We take inflatable kayaks on most of our one day rafting trips. This is a really exciting way to experience the river. You get to paddle a single kayak or a double and be right up close to the action. On all of our trips we provide a guided raft where you can paddle or ride along and let the guide do the work. We are the only outfitter in the area that offer options besides paddle rafts.

Call today and book an adventure on what will be one of the best summers of river rafting to be had.

1-800-345-7238

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550 East Main Street

Vernal, Utah





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High Water And The Yampa River

Colorado's mountains have had a great winter. The snowpack in many places is over 125%, some drainages are reaching 150% of normal snowpack. What does this snowpack mean to us and river rafting? It means great water for river rafting adventures. The current predictions for the Yampa River look really good for a fun high water season. My prediction is peak flows into the mid teens 14,000 to 16,000 CFS. CFS or cubic feet per second is the volume of water passing a single point at one point in time on the river. The higher the number the higher the flows of the river.
The Yampa River of Colorado is the last undammed tributary of the Colorado River system. This freeflowing characteristic makes it a unique river because of its unhibited flow of water. We will see water from mild to high and wild during the 2014 summer season.
The Yampa River is also one of the most popular rivers in the United States. It is the third hardest river trip permit to obtain for the private boating community. Because of this it is often a great idea to hire an outfitter, they have permits, the experience and know how to make a trip excellent.
If you are looking for a great high water river rafting adventure give us a call today 1-800-345-RAFT (7238) or visit our website www.dinoadv.com

Kids 1/2 OFF on select 2014 river rafting trips

Looking for a great summer vacation idea? We have kids 1/2 off with the purchase of an adult on select dates for the 2014 summer season. Call today to book a Green River Gates of Lodore 4 day river rafting adventure. 1-800-345-RAFT or visit our website www.dinoadv.com

Our trips begin and end in Vernal, Utah with an all inclusive whitewater river rafting trip your family will never forget. Dinosaur National Monument is consider by all who visit to be the secret gem in the National Park Service. Once you see these spectacular river canyons you will know why.

The most popular dates fill up quickly so don't delay reserve your space now.

What to bring on a one day Green River rafting trip.

We always get great questions about what people need to bring on their one day rafting trip on the GREEN RIVER. At Dinosaur River Expeditions we supply all of the necessary rafting gear that you will need for the day, guides, transportation and a delicious, healthy lunch.
As a guest on our one day rafting trip you will want to bring a few basic items.
#1 - A sense of adventure
#2 - Sunscreen
#3 - Waterbottle
#4 - Hat and sunglasses
#5 - Light jacket
#6 - Camera
#7 - Friends and family (you don't want to have all of this fun by yourself).

We start offering our FLAMING GORGE GREEN RIVER DAY TRIPS the first part of May for groups of 5 or more people and run them into the first or second of September with groups of 5 or more people.

Our one day trip is a great way to get out and see some amazing scenery, have a lot of fun and hopefully get you hooked on the excitement of river rafting.

Call today to book your next great adventure 1-800-345-RAFT (7238) or visit our website
www.dinoadv.com.

Inflatable Kayak on the GREEN RIVER

Grand Canyon Dories on the Yampa River

Dories maybe one of the most romantic boats found on the rivers of the American west. Dories found there fame in the 1950's and 1960's with multiday river trips in the Grand Canyon. These beautiful, colorful boats are a pleasure to look at as they float along the river canyons. The boatmen handle these crafts with grace, ease and treat them like a priceless treasure. Riding on a dory through the rolling rapids of the river is also quite a thrill. The rigid hullls of these boats send them soaring high above the crests of breaking waves, putting you up in the air like a fantastic roller coaster ride.
Today you do not only find dories on the Grand Canyon section of the COLORADO RIVER but its now very famous tributary the YAMPA RIVER in DINOSAUR NATIONAL MONUMENT. The YAMPA RIVER is now famous for being the last undammed tributary of the Colorado River giving it a unique wild nature that no other river in the continental U.S. has. At DINOSAUR RIVER EXPEDITIONS we offer a unique early season YAMPA RIVER trip with dories giving you the opportunity to not only see this amazing river at its finest but from the bow of these beautiful boats.
Dories maybe a focus but inflatable kayaks and rafts also make this trip so much fun. Take a trip on the Yampa River it should be on your bucket list of must see and do vacations. Yampa River trips book up quickly I would start making plans as early as possible to reserve your space on these highly valued RIVER RAFTING ADVENTURES. The incredible WHITEWATER, amazing scenery and fanatstic guides will astound you with the great plesures found along this river.
Call today 1-800-345-7238 or visit our website www.dinoadv.com

Top Five Things On A Day River Trip

#1 White Water Rapids
Great rapids make your one day GREEN RIVER RAFTING trip in UTAH a ton of fun.
#2 Scenery
The excellent scenery is a highlight for all river travelers.
#3 Food
The incredible gourmet deli lunch, satisfying for anyone's appetite.
#4 Swimming
The crystal clear waters of the GREEN RIVER below FLAMING GORGE DAM is cold, refreshing and fun to swim in.
#5 Guides
The guides think they should be number one. Somedays they are. Without our amazing guides the one day raft trip just wouldn't be the same.

If you are looking for the best ONE DAY RIVER RAFTING TRIP IN UTAH, give us a call 1-800-345-7238 (RAFT).
Or visit our website www.dinoadv.com

Dinosaur River Expeditions: 35% OFF Adult Fare

Dinosaur River Expeditions: 35% OFF Adult Fare: On available August 2013 GREEN RIVER GATES OF LODORE trips recieve 35% OFF on regular priced adult fare. This is not valid with any other of...

Most Scenic WHITEWATER DAILY in UTAH!

There are so many river rafting options to choose from. You start your search on the internet and one day rafting trips come up all over the world. After guiding river rafting vacations for the last 20 years all over the Western United States I can easily say the most scenic and enjoyable day trip is located right outside Vernal, Utah. The GREEN RIVER below Flaming Gorge Dam is a phenomenal trip whether you are a beginner river rafter or have previous experience. The put in point is at the base of the dam, what an incredible view of the giant wall of concrete. From here crystal clear water pours out of the bottom of the lake. This clear water makes the Green River a perfect trout river. You will see hundreds of rainbow trout and brown trout swimming right below the surface.
The scenery is what draws most visitors to this area. The red sandstone cliffs tower over the river in some places reaching up a 1000 feet above the canyon bottom. These sheer canyon walls are covered in beautiful Ponderosa Pine  trees, home to some amazing wildlife. You have a good chance of seeing big horn sheep, mule deer, elk maybe even a moose while floating this section of river. There are not many WHITE WATER DAILY RAFT TRIPS where you get this kind of wildlife showing there heads along the rivers edge.
The white water on this section is class two on the scale of one to six. Six being the highest. These class two rapids provide plenty of thrills with fun waves, challenging rock sections that require some skill to navigate and add a little spice to the day. One of the funnest ways to see paddle this section is in your own inflatable kayak. The inflatable kayak puts you a little closer to the action and gives you the up close and personal approach to tackling the rapids.
If this type of thrill is not on your plate hop on a guided raft. On the guided raft you can either paddle or be oared down the river. This is another great way to see the Green River and you get some great first hand knowledge from the super experienced river guides. The guides will share with you their personal knowledge of the area and all that you are looking at.
When choosing any WHITEWATER RIVER RAFTING ADVENTURE find a reputable outfitter. Doing research ahead of arrival is very important, you want a company with experience and guides that are well trained. I would look for the locally owned outfitter, they almost always have the best staff for the local sections of river. You will find a lot of big companies that have little satellite offices. I would make these big companies second or third on your list. They typically do not have the experience or knowledge of the area that makes for a spectacular day on the river.
For a trip on the GREEN RIVER I would talk to the only LOCAL OUTFITTER IN THE VERNAL, UTAH area DINOSAUR RIVER EXPEDITIONS. It is a family owned and operated company with the most experience in the area for river rafting trips on the GREEN RIVER and YAMPA RIVER. There number is 1-800-345-7238 and website is www.dinoadv.com. You will not be disappointed with a DAILY WHITE WATER RAFTING TRIP ON THE GREEN RIVER IN UTAH.

Greatest summer vacation!

The wonders of nature never cease to amaze travelers from all around the globe. One of the best ways to experience these wonders is a WHITE WATER RIVER RAFTING trip. My favorites are two of UTAH AND COLORADO'S premier river trips. The GREEN RIVER and YAMPA RIVER'S flow through Dinosaur National Monument winding through a geologic wonderland. Dinosaur Monument first became famous for the amazing wall of bones. An incredible place to see dinosaur fossils as they have laid for millions of years, left intact for us to view and enjoy today.
During the 1800's explorers and mountain men traveled the rivers through today's Dinosaur National Monument looking for routes to California, fur trapping and mapping the region.
In the early 1900's river travelers began floating these rivers for pleasure and excitment. In the 1930's commercial river rafting trips began happening along the COLORADO RIVER system. These early trips lead to today's booming tourism based river rafting vacations.
Take the time to relax on a four or five day RIVER RAFTING VACATION with DINOSAUR RIVER EXPEDITIONS. The regions only locally owned and operated outfitter, their knowledge, passion and skill will provide you an incredible experience you won't soon forget.
www.dinosaurriverexpeditions.com 1-800-345-RAFT (7238)