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Whitewater rafting on Colorado’s rivers and passing through a variety of areas along the river are not just exciting ventures and geographic wonders. These trips are journeys through a dazzling part of nature and the streams and waves of history. This historic river was first named Rio de Tizon (Firebrand River) by the early Spanish explorer Melchior Diaz. Later, the Colorado River was renamed Rio Colorado (Spanish for the color red).

On a rafting trip, travelers can experience the beauty and majesty of waterfalls such as the 75-foot Deer Creek Falls. There are also magnificent ancient rock formations such as Visnu Sophist and Zoraster Granite River. Among other formations to see are Ruby Canyon and Horseshoe Canyon in Utah. A ride on the waves of this mighty Colorado River is also an experience that captures in one’s imagination the ghosts of Native Americans at Nankoweap Granaries and Unkar Delta. Nowadays, commercial adventures both for the brave of heart and the wary are available so that anyone can experience the beauty and history of the Colorado River.

Motorized Rafting Trips

For those who want a guided, more stable and safer ride on the rapids, there are motorized rafting trips in a large, secure rubber boat. One such guided tour lasts four days, during which groups journey into the heart of the Grand Canyon, or they ride the rapids in Canyonlands National Park, known as “a wilderness of stone.” The scenery on this tour is spectacular. Other raft trips are on slower water and include more hiking. One section called “Cataract Canyon” promises a top American rafting adventure. Such a trip on the river in the Canyonlands is truly an authentic Western adventure.

Western Rafting Tours

Before starting out on the rafts, tourists can stay at a dude ranch and horseback ride on the first day. Then, they can enjoy a helicopter ride to the Grand Canyon where they can venture onto the river in a section with relatively tame waves. The scenery is complete with herons, hawks and other large birds, providing a spectacular viewing of Nature. Guides relate who first ventured into the area, who settled there and what changes have occurred over time.

Guided Rafting Trips

Vacationers can experience an all-inclusive 4-day rafting trip through Utah’s legendary Cataract Canyon just outside of Moab, Utah. Exciting whitewater and exhilarating rides combine with the magnificent scenery of Canyonlands National Park, making this an ideal river trip for the adventuresome.

Another rafting trip passes through the legendary Cataract Canyon of Utah near Moab. This adventure provides whitewater excitement against the breathtakingly beautiful scenery of Canyonlands National Park. In this park, there are excursions of one or two days that families may enjoy. One trip involves riding in four-wheel-drive vehicles on rugged trails to view rock formations of Gooseneck Overlook, Lathrop Canyon, Musselman Arch and the Shafer Trail.

A Rafting Trip to Canyonlands National Park

Cataract Canyon is located in the central part of this area and is often mistaken for the Grand Canyon because the rapids are similar in both sites. One rafting tour begins with Lees Ferry and goes to Whitmore Wash in 12 days. A half-canyon trip lasts 16 days. Pretty flowers such as the Broom Snakewood, Crimson Monkey Flower and Sacred Datura are in bloom in Spring.

Rafting to Horseshoe Bend and Antelope Corner

For those who are not intrepid, there is a one-day float trip on calm water that takes tourists through the stunning Horseshoe Bend in the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. Tourists can also take a comfortable hike on sandy ground. Some reptiles appear in the area, such as western collared lizards and desert spiny lizards. There are also rabbits, mule deer and foxes.