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.

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

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.

Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Dinosaur River Expeditions: One Day Rafting Trip Utah Green River

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One Day Rafting Trip Utah Green 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
550 East Main Street
Vernal, Utah



Sunday, May 18, 2014