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Follow on Google News | Holiday River Expeditions Creates 18-Day Adventure to Honor John Wesley Powell's Epic Journey150 Years Ago, Major John Wesley Powell Made the First Exploratory Trip down Utah and Arizona's Green and Colorado Rivers
By: Holiday River Expeditions In 2019, to honor and celebrate the spirit of that epic journey, Holiday River Expeditions will re-create a portion of Powell's trip on an 18-day, oar-powered rafting adventure from July 5 to 22. The John Wesley Powell 150th Celebration Trip will retrace Powell's route through Lodore, Desolation, Gray, Labyrinth, Stillwater and Cataract Canyons in Utah. The 308 miles can be done as a whole, spanning the entire state of Utah, or as one or more of four stand-alone segments. See: https://www.bikeraft.com/ "This kind of epic, multi-week rafting adventure is rarely offered in this day and age of quick escape vacations. For this season only, it's our honor to offer guests this voyage back in time offering a true slice of American history through stories and expert insights," explains Lauren Wood, Trip Director and granddaughter of company founder, the late Dee Holladay. "While this journey is lengthy, modern equipment and services guarantee it's nowhere near as arduous and challenging as Powell's expedition was." On each leg of the trip, Holiday River Expeditions has invited a renowned river historian along to help recreate what Powell encountered on his journey via captivating stories and readings. The full July 5-22 18-day adventure is $3,850 per person (plus Land Use Fee). Included in all four legs of the trip are delicious campfire meals, snacks and beverages, all required equipment, expert guides and shuttle transportation. Leg 1 (July 5-8) 4-day Gates of Lodore (https://www.bikeraft.com/ The per person rate for Leg 1 is $1,005 (youth, senior and group $885). River historian Roy Webb joins this segment. He has spent his life running the rivers of the western United States and has authored four books and many articles and book reviews, virtually all on the history of river running in Utah. He is a charter member of the Colorado Plateau River Guides Association. Leg 2 (July 9-13) 5-day Desolation Canyon (https://www.bikeraft.com/ The per person rate for Leg 2 is $1,180 (youth $980, senior, group $1,085). Dennis Willis, a noted river historian, joins this sector. For 30 years Dennis worked for the BLM's Price Field Office as the caretaker of Desolation Canyon. He supported and nurtured scientific research in fisheries and hydrology, geology, botany and archaeology. With over 120 Desolation trips logged, it is still his magical, special place. Leg 3 (July 14-18) 5-day Labyrinth Canyon (https://www.bikeraft.com/ The per person rate for Leg 3 is $950. Joining this leg is John Weisheit, an active member of the Conservation of Living Rivers and Colorado Riverkeeper of the Waterkeeper Alliance. Leg 4 (July 18-22) 5-day Cataract Canyon (https://www.bikeraft.com/ The per person rate for Leg 4 is $1,180 (youth, senior, group $1,040). Weisheit will also provide insight and interpretation along this final leg of the journey. For more information, availability, reservations or a copy of the 2019 catalog please call 800-624-6323, Email: Holiday@BikeRaft.com or log onto: http://www.bikeraft.com/ About Holiday River Expeditions Holiday River Expeditions began in 1966, when Dee Holladay and his wife Sue took the plunge to become river outfitters. Due to its respect for the lands, rivers, guests and employees, the family-owned- Media Contacts for additional information, interviews and photos: John Wood, President of Holiday Expeditions JWood@bikeraft.com 800-624-6323 Dave Wiggins, Widness & Wiggins PR dave@travelnewssource.com 720.301.3822 End
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