
Western River Stories
You’ve Always Wanted to See the Grand Canyon. This Is Your Year.
For years, you’ve heard the same thing:
If you want to raft the Grand Canyon, you'd better plan two years out and get on a waiting list. Not this...
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Rafting is the Ultimate Bridge Between Generations
In a world where generations are often divided by technology, lifestyle, and pace, a rafting trip is one of the few experiences where grandparents...
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7 Reasons to Choose Western River Expeditions
Our tagline, "Best Rafting Vacations in the West" touches every aspect of what we do at Western River Expeditions. Of course every business wants...
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How Social Media and AI are Warping Our Sense of Adventure
Once upon a time, the greatest travel flex was a grainy, slightly off-center photo developed at your local drugstore, proof that you actually went...
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Will Federal Cuts Affect Your Grand Canyon Rafting Trip?
We understand the uncertainty surrounding potential federal budget cuts, and we want to assure you that your Grand Canyon rafting adventure with...
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Why a Rafting Trip May Be the Best Vacation You’ve Ever Done
Vacations come in all shapes and sizes, but few offer the unforgettable experiences and sheer exhilaration of a rafting trip. Rivers have a way of...
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REI Adventures Closing: Alternatives for Your Cancelled Trip
With the recent announcement of REI Co-op shutting down its Adventures branch after 40 years, many outdoor enthusiasts wonder where to turn for...
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How to Get JOMO ASAP
Forget FOMO. We are now in search of JOMO.
In a world buzzing with notifications, endless scrolls, and the constant pull to be everywhere at once,...
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5 Reasons to Choose April for Grand Canyon Rafting - especially as a Photographer
The best time of year to raft the Grand Canyon may depend on the lens you’re looking through. (See what I did there?)
Photographers are picky....
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Five “Happiness Hacks” from the River
We can all agree that the skill of living happily is a good skill to get! But do you ever feel like the best you can do is pursue happiness and not...
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4 River Recipes to Try Over the Holidays
Ah, the holidays—the time to gather, share, and serve up stories, recipes and memories of good times gone by. Since good food always seems present...
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The Legend of Buckskin Bill on the Main Salmon River
Sylvan Ambrose Hart, better known as "Buckskin Bill", was the stuff of legends. An eccentric recluse, a skilled hunter, a storyteller with a flair...
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Digital Detox in a Place Where Only Canyons Call
Hey adventurers,
We need your help to spread the word about a new problem (with an age-old solution). We are talking about endlessly scrolling on...
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Southern Oregon Road Trip
The Rogue River is the centerpiece of many Southern Oregon adventures, but this diverse region has a lot to offer. It would be a shame to miss your...
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Buzz Holmstrom - A Rogue Boatman with a Grand Story
Rowing More Than a Thousand Miles... Solo
In the annals of whitewater rafting history, Buzz Holmstrom stands tall. A gas station attendant turned...
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Celebrate 60 Years of Canyonlands National Park
As we step into 2024, we celebrate the 60th anniversary of Canyonlands National Park, an awe-inspiring testament to the power and beauty of nature....
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Canyonlands: The Soul of the American Southwest
Desert landscapes are forbidding and alluring all at once. You may get a sense of it on Route 66 somewhere between Winslow Arizona and that left...
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Building Stronger Bonds on a Family Whitewater Rafting Trip
The roar of the rapids fills the air, adrenaline pumping through your veins as you navigate the churning water. Whitewater rafting trips can bring...
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Unwrap the Adventure: Expedition Worthy Christmas Shopping Ideas
The holiday season is upon us, and what better way to celebrate than by giving the gift of adventure? We've curated a list of Christmas shopping...
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2023 High Water in Cataract Canyon
Most likely, you have heard or seen the news reports that have shifted from dire predictions about a drought in the Western United States to...
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Half a Century of Dreams and the Willie Holdman Grand Canyon Workshop
I told Claire, when I called to thank her for her words, that her review had struck all of us Western River computer-bound office staff like a...
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