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River with rafters winding through a pine-lined mountain valley under a clear blue sky
By Lori Franciose • August 13, 2025
How do Middle Fork Salmon River flows affect rafting? Read about seasonal water levels, high-water trips, late-summer conditions, and low-water logistics.
Black Bar Lodge lit at night among riverside trees
By Lori Franciose • May 27, 2025
Explore the unique lodges you'll stay at on the Rogue River trip, Black Bar, Marial, and Half Moon Bar. Real beds, hot meals, and wilderness comfort included.
Redwall Cavern's sandstone overhang above the Colorado River
By Kam Wixom • May 8, 2025
From May 2025: a Grand Canyon rafting invitation featuring guest stories, J-Rig experiences, and the appeal of making a long-planned trip happen.
Rafters hold on as a blue oar boat passes through a Desolation Canyon rapid
By Kam Wixom • April 15, 2025
Multigenerational rafting vacation ideas, with family stories from Desolation Canyon and the Main and Lower Salmon Rivers about sharing time on the water.
Three drinks held up in a sunlit river, with a person floating in the background.
By Kam Wixom • March 24, 2025
See seven reasons to choose Western River Expeditions, with a look at the guides, riverside meals, raft options, and details behind a rafting vacation.
Six people floating in a river with red rock cliffs and blue sky in the background
By Kam Wixom • February 17, 2025
See what makes a multi-day rafting vacation different, with river adventures, meals in camp, canyon scenery, and time away from everyday distractions.
Wooden blocks spelling “HAPPY” on a soft beige background
By Lecy Gillespie • January 18, 2025
Find out why JOMO is the new buzzword that could change your life forever
Grand Canyon beach camp at night with a lit canyon wall and rafts beside the Colorado River
By Kam Wixom • January 17, 2025
Professional photographers love Grand Canyon rafting in April, year after year. Find out why!
Person holding yellow oars on a river raft, wearing a cap and backpack, with forested cliffs in the background
By Kam Wixom • November 20, 2024
Five lessons in happiness from a rafting trip: simple pleasures, time in nature, shared adventures, and the people you meet along the river.