family river rafing

Putting the “Family” Back in “Family Vacation”

SALT LAKE CITY, UT (Spring 2005) - Decades ago, taking a meant everyone piling in the car for a drive to one of the natural wonders of the world – somewhere like Niagara Falls or the Grand Canyon or to see Grandma Rosalie’s blue hair and fake teeth.

Over the past few decades, however, the word “” has grown to mean spending as little time together as possible, remaining sedentary as long as possible, and using the credit card as much as possible. Families are using vacations as excuses to get away from each other instead of learning how to have fun and work together as a team.

“Rafting, hiking and experiencing the outdoors are the perfect activities for families to discover together,” says Lake. “When people remove themselves from their normal, everyday surroundings and experience new things together, something amazing happens.”

Western River Expeditions has been rafting and exploring the beauty of the West with families and adventurers for 44 years. Offering trips varying from three to six days on mild rapids or white-knuckle water with camping or lodging accommodations at the end of the day, parents can pick the perfect trip for them and their kids depending on age and adventure level.

“The best part about Western River trips is that once you arrive, everything is included,” says Lake. “You won’t have to worry about where to eat since our guides are also excellent chefs, and if the river isn’t entertaining enough, your designated Fun Director will have plenty of games and stories to share as well.”

Western River Expeditions offers trips that are challenging yet relaxing. As you sit on the shores at the end of the day, marveling at the peace of the outdoors, the breath-taking scenery and the river currents, you will be amazed at the challenges you overcame on your journey to the most beautiful place on earth.

About Western River Expeditions
Western River Expeditions is a nationally recognized outfitter headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah with operations and offices in Utah and Arizona. The company services approximately 17,000 guests each year on its trips in Utah, Idaho and Colorado. Western River specializes in multi-day trips as well as single-day adventures March through October on selected waterways.


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