SALT LAKE CITY, UT (Spring 2005) - Decades ago, taking a family
vacation 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 “family
vacation” 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.
A once-in-a-lifetime adventure, experience
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Raft the best whitewater on the Colorado River and
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