Naturalist Stargazer Specialty Trip -… (trip)
Naturalist Stargazer Specialty Trip - Lodore Canyon
- United States
- Culture & Nature
“Our guides were knowledgeable in many aspects of the trip and shared many stories with us regarding the area geographically… ”
| from $1,270* per person | 4 Days | June |
| Comfort accommodations | Exertion level: 5 | |
| Operator: Holiday River Expeditions | 20 people max | |
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Locations visited/nearby
Dinosaur National Monument , Green River , Lodore Canyon , Canyonlands National Park , Moab , Cataract Canyon , Colorado River, United States
1 testimonial about this trip
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Reviewer: Karl and Karen Warner
located in
PA
Our guides were knowledgeable in many aspects of the trip and shared many stories with us regarding the area geographically as well as physically.� They were easy to get along with and had good rapport with each of the ages of the clients.� The sights we saw on our hikes were amazing and we were never pushed beyond our capabilities.
3 testimonials about the provider, Holiday River Expeditions:
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Reviewer: Geralyn DeFelice
located in
Pittsburgh,
PA
USA
"Just want to thank you for everything and to let you know that I TOTALLY LOVED THE TRIP--WILL REMEMBER IT ALL MY LIFE! I will never be the same after experiencing the river as we did! Personally, I felt the entire trip was perfect. What a great group of people Holiday has! Our guides were great and we so enjoyed them. The food was delicious, loved Clari, the yoga and massages, our hikes, the rapids, our campfire...perfect!"
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Reviewer: Ryan Higginson
located in
Salt Lake City,
UT
USA
I have done the white rim with holiday 5 times, and each trip is the highlight of the year for me. The scenery is spectacular. The bigger than life red rock spires and bluffs that are prevalent throughout the ride give an abundance of photo opportunities. Doing the ride in 3 or 4 days allows for enough time to take in the scenery, and still get plenty of biking in each day. The guides for each of my trips have created an atmosphere of lighthearted fun and excitement balanced with plenty of knowledge about the geography and native american indians who inhabited the area in the past. I'm always impressed with the great food they prepare and the organization around the kitchen. The white rim trip has always been an unforgettable experience.
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Reviewer: Kim England
located in
Scottsdale,
AZ
USA
We had a great time. We appreciated the informed guides and the educational experience they were able to provide. Our 7 year old thinks it was the BEST trip ever! The kids activity kit came in handy. Making friendship bracelets and sand castles. The ducky was his favorite! Also, We never expected the food to be one of the highlights of a camping/rafting trip!
Special information
- Family oriented trip.
Itinerary
Every river trip we run is a one-of-a-kind adventure. Our itineraries vary depending on the interests of the group, the campsites we are assigned, weather, and other unpredictable elements. Here's one possible itinerary for a four-day trip through Lodore Canyon.
Day 1: Please arrive at our warehouse in Vernal, Utah at 7:00 a.m., Mountain Time. This is when we'll hand out waterproof bags and give you time to pack and pick up any last minute items from our store (see our packing checklist for a list of items we have available). We then take a three-hour scenic van ride to Brown's Park National Wildlife Refuge, the site of the put-in. Pass through the Gates of Lodore while rafting and encounter John Wesley Powell�s notoriously named Disaster Falls. At camp, after dinner, watch the sun fade from the walls and observe which planetary objects become visible first - is it a star, or a planet?
Day 2: Dark, red walls of billion-year-old rock tower above us as we float deeper into the canyon. Look for big horn sheep and osprey in between rapids. Today we'll run some of the most exciting rapids of the trip, including Harp Falls, the narrowest part of the canyon. After lunch, relax on the beach or hike to the Rippling Brook waterfall, or take a nap, the better to stay up late and watch the rise of the Milky Way and learn about our cosmos.
Day 3: The geology changes this morning as we leave Lodore Canyon and enter the blonde sandstone of Echo Park, where the Green and Yampa rivers meet. Count how many times your voice echos back to you, then enjoy a hike to 800-year-old rock art. We'll pass through the dramatic Mitten Park Fault and camp somewhere within Whirlpool Canyon. Use binoculars or a telescope to hunt for the Andromeda Galaxy or the Beehive Nebula.
Day 4: A few splashy rapids will be our send-off as we exit Whirlpool Canyon and float into Island and Rainbow parks. The river meanders through groves of cottonwood trees and sculpted sandstone before entering yet another colorful gorge. Split Mountain is our grand finale as we follow the Green River through the heart of the mountain, running Moonshine, SOB, School Boy, and Inglesby rapids. We'll have lunch on the river, then make our way to the Split Mountain boat ramp and our take-out point. It's a 35-minute ride back to Vernal. We usually anticipate our return to headquarters at 4:00 p.m.
This is only a sample itinerary, intended to provide a general idea of what to expect from your river trip. It is not an exact description of what you will experience. Holiday's motto is "Go With the Flow", and we invite you to embrace the expeditionary nature of a wilderness river trip. Keep an open mind and enjoy your own unique adventure!
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