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You’ve Always Wanted to See the Grand Canyon. This Is Your Year.

May 8, 2025
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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Bridge the Gap

Rafting is the Ultimate Bridge Between Generations

April 15, 2025
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

March 24, 2025
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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Real Fake

How Social Media and AI are Warping Our Sense of Adventure

March 14, 2025
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?

February 26, 2025
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

February 17, 2025
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

January 23, 2025
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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Get Jomo Asap

How to Get JOMO ASAP

January 18, 2025
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

January 17, 2025
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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Smile in the Face

Five “Happiness Hacks” from the River

November 20, 2024
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

November 14, 2024
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

April 23, 2024
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

April 22, 2024
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

March 25, 2024
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

March 22, 2024
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

February 28, 2024
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

February 27, 2024
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

February 26, 2024
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

December 14, 2023
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

May 23, 2023
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

April 27, 2023
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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