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Utah Rafting
Desolation Canyon 5 Day Trip

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The best family rafting vacation ever in Desolation Canyon

Rafting trips have always made the best family vacations, for the mere fact that everyone is literally in the same boat, experiencing the same memories. What do our guests say about their experience in this wild and remote canyon? Our guest's words and genuine expressions say it all.

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Best Family Vacation Ever

Desolation Canyon in eastern Utah is the absolute best of all rafting trips for families with kids.5:52

Why Rafting is Good for Kids - and Grandpa too!

Ron shares his insights on why a vacation like river rafting is great for kids - parents and grandparents too!4:34

Desolation Canyon is Great for Families

Guide Abigail shares her insights about how kids and adults connect with Desolation Canyon.1:58

Feel the Connection

Feel the Connection in Desolation Canyon1:00

The Perfect Family Trip

We play in the mud and the kids get so excited! As a mom I love the river.1:42

This is a Great Trip!

It’s been a great five days. I’m sorry it has to end, it was a great trip!1:28

So Much Fun!

I saw so many things that I had never seen before. We saw lots and lots of wildlife.1:39

"Deso" with Libby

Every bend is a new sight, a new adventure. You are surrounded by beauty all day long.1:50

Fly, Float, Fun...

Feel what a Desolation Canyon trip is all about, and sense the pace build in this music video.2:53

Desolation Canyon Rafting

You haven't experienced life until you've lived canyon life.4:45

Desolation Canyon with Meagan

It has taught me so much to see parents spend time bonding with their kids.1:51

Best Camera for Whitewater Rafting

One of the most common questions is, “what camera should I take?”6:33

How to Pack for Desolation Canyon

How to pack for a Desolation Canyon adventure.24:53

The Best River Guides

God creates a special species to be a WRE river guide.4:20

Official Best Of - Family Rafting Trip

Official Best Of names Desolation Canyon #1 for "Best Family Rafting Vacation Destination".2:07