One day river rafting in Utah

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UTAH GUIDED SCENIC RIVER RAFTING TRIP

One of the great things about Utah is all of the outdoor adventures that are available for us to enjoy. White water rafting trips are extremely popular and we take 4 and 5 day trips out on the Green River and Yampa River in Dinosaur National Monument from May through September. These trips are amazing and well worth taking. If you do not have 4 or 5 days for a river trip a one day scenic float trip on the Green River is a perfect option. When booking a trip in this area ask lots of questions about the trips, you want to have a good idea of where you are going and what to expect. Also consider that we are the only locally owned and operated outfitter in Vernal, Utah and Dinosaur National Monument. This gives us an advantage of knowledge and skill unsurpassed by our competition.
We take a seven mile tour on the Green River from Flaming Gorge Dam to Little Hole almost daily. This trip is offered from Mid May until the first week of August. We depart from our Vernal, Utah location at 9:00 a.m. followed by a beautiful drive on highway 191 to Flaming Gorge Dam where we put on the river for the days float. Typically we arrive back to Vernal by 3:30.
This trip is highlighted by incredible scenery, crystal clear water and really fun class 2 rapids. Each trip is guided with licensed and experienced guides who give interpretive talks, fix a deli lunch spread and show you an all around fantastic time. The Green River section A as this part of the river is commonly called has a mix of calm scenic water interspersed with splashy, fun rapids such as Mother in Law, Roller Coaster and Bridge Rapid to name  a few.
You will see a lot of wildlife. Birds are the most common with a variety of waterfowl, small song birds and Eagles and Osprey. Quite often Mule Deer, Big Horn Sheep, Moose and Elk  will also be seen along the river or the drive to and from the river.
The water comes straight our of Flaming Gorge Dam at approximately 56 degrees. Chilly but refreshing on a hot summer day.
For a daily raft trip you will want to bring clothes that can get wet, sturdy sandals or shoes, a light rain jacket, water bottle, sunscreen and camera. Some people like to bring a towel for the ride home. We have small day dry bags available for you to store your belongings in while floating the river.
You will have several inflatable raft options. We take an oar assisted paddle raft. This raft the guide sits in the back and rows and steers the raft down the river. If you want to help paddle you are more than welcome to. The guide will give you detailed instructions on how to paddle. We also take inflatable kayaks AKA: the ducky. This boat comes in one or two person models and you paddle yourself down the river and through the rapids. A fun option for those that are a little more adventureous.
No matter what your paddling and floating prefrence there is an option for you and your group.
Dates fill up quickly you will want to call in advance to reserve your space on a daily rafting trip. You may also want to consider our combination hiking, raft trips or mountain biking, raft trips. The Vernal area has some of the best mountain biking in the United States and some incredible hiking trails.

Call today and reserve your next adventure 1-800-345-RAFT or visit our website for more details www.dinoadv.com
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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.

Pictograph Jones Hole Creek Dinosaur National Monument

Pictograph Jones Hole Creek Dinosaur National Monument

Pictograph Jones Hole Creek Dinosaur National Monument

Big Horn Sheep Pictograph Dinosaur National Monument

Pictograph Jones Hole Creek Dinosaur National Monument

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

Ten Things To Pack On Your River Trip

We here at Dinosaur River Expeditions are asked on a regular basis what to bring on a river trip. Here is a list of ten things that will make your Green River or Yampa River trip in Dinosaur National Monument a success.

#1 A Water Bottle, 32 ounces is a great size for a hot desert day.
#2 Sunscreen, a sunburn is not a fun way to spend your vacation.
#3 A Hat, a little extra sun protection
#4 Sunglasses, lets continue that sun protection
#5 Swimsuit, it is always nice to take a dip on a hot summer day
#6 Sandals or water shoes, make sure to protect those feet
#7 A waterproof camera, the scenry is unbelivable
#8 A light jacket, you never know when the weather could turn a little cold
#9 Your friends and or family, this is an experience you will want to share
#10 A sense of adventure!!

Now is a great time to book your next adventure, call today 1-800-345-RAFT or visit our website www.dinoadv.com

2014 Utah River Rafting Trips

With summer coming to a close, school back in session and fall just around the corner it is a perfect time to start thinking about your 2014 summer vacation. Now is the time to reserve your space on one of our most popular four or five day UTAH RIVER RAFTING TRIPS. The YAMPA RIVER is the last undamed tributary of the COLORADO RIVER system. This incredible 71 mile stretch of river flows through the heart of Dinosaur National Monument wandering through some of the Monuments most incredible scenery. Scenery is not the only thing that the Yampa River has to offer it also has some incredible WHITE WATER RAPIDS. The most famous of which is Warm Springs a formidable rapid that thrills everyone who rafts through its incredible waves.
Our other really popular trip is the Green River Gates of Lodore.  This section begins in Browns Park Colorado and winds its way for 44 miles to its take out point at Split Mountain campground. The Gates of Lodore has some of the most awe inspiring red rock canyon walls of any river in North America. The splended scenery makes way for great camps with big sandy beaches, fun swimming holes and exciting rapids like Hells Half Mile and Disaster Falls.
Both trips can be done over four or five days and are perfect for anyone looking for a RIVER RAFTING trip in UTAH or COLORADO. The best dates book up quickly I would recommend calling this fall and start planning your trip right away. Give us a call at 1-800-345-7238 or visit our website www.dinoadv.com

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

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

Family Fun and Dinosaur Adventures

A river rafting adventure is a great way to spend time with your family. First of all you lose cell phone signal so the office isn't calling you and your kids cannot text their friends non-stop. Second who doesn't want to float beautiful canyons, raft wild rapids and sit around a campfire enjoying each others company. One of the best areas for a family river rafting trip is DINOSAUR NATIONAL MONUMENT. The GREEN RIVER and YAMPA RIVER flow through the heart of this spectacular National Park providing you with the best views possible.

 The YAMPA RIVER is the Colorado river systems last undammed tributary. Making this a top choice for river runners looking for a truly wild river experience. The Yampa River has some great WHITEWATER, Warm Springs rapid can be one of the biggest and funnest rapids in the American west. Some people consider this to be one of the 10 best drops in North America. Rapids are not the only thing that make this trip great there is incredible scenery that will amaze you day after day.

 GREEN RIVER GATES OF LODORE is most peoples all around favorite section of river to float. Flaming Gorge Dam provides a consistent level of water to the Green River all year long giving this stretch of river a chance to thrill you with all of its wonders May through September. This trip has great rapids, wonderful hikes, sandy beach camps and again scenery that will leave you in awe.

Either trip will take you at least four days to have the full and greatest experience. A few suggestions when looking into a trip like this. Find a reputable outfitter, DINOSAUR RIVER EXPEDITIONS is the only locally owned and operated outfitter in the area. They have the first hand knowledge and a history of world class service to make your trip special. Here is a link to there website www.dinoadv.com they have great rates for kids 14 and younger and offer specials quite often for booking in advance. You will also speak with the owners when calling which is a plus when booking your families next adventure. They have some great review on Trip Advisor go take a look at what others have had to say. Here is the link to those top notch reviews from past guests Trip Advisor Dinosaur River Expeditons The best dates fill up quickly so call today and get your space reserved 1-800-345-7238

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)