What Makes Utah's Cataract Canyon So Unique Among River Trips?

SALT LAKE CITY - July 13, 2023 - PRLog -- Western River Expeditions, the recognized guru when it comes to rafting western rivers, is letting the cat out of the bag. Cataract Canyon, the section of the Colorado River that flows through the heart of Canyonlands National Park may be the nation's premier river trip in terms of excitement and diversity.

In the spring, with runoff from mountain snowpack, the rapids hold the distinct honor as the biggest whitewater in North America. As the snowmelt subsides, so do the rapids, sort of.

Once the water drops, paddle and oar boats are utilized putting participants closer to the water and action. Most experienced guides say paddle boating Cataract Canyon is one of their favorite river experiences.

Says Jeff, a veteran river guide, "Paddle boating in Cataract Canyon is where the guest has more of an opportunity to be truly a part of the experience, and where you feel every single wave and it's so fun. Every wave makes you feel like you are on a wild roller coaster ride."

He adds, "We experience everything together and thru challenges and triumphs we can really get to know each other and create relationships that go far beyond the four days we share."

Cataract Canyon was formed by the confluence of two of the West's largest rivers, the Green and the Colorado. Bolstered by the Green River, the Colorado River (https://www.westernriver.com/colorado-river-rafting) doubles its force and carves a deep, 100-mile-long chasm through the center of Canyonlands National Park. Over this 100-mile course, guests experience class III-V whitewater (https://www.westernriver.com/colorado-river-rafting). On land, there are ample opportunities to explore waterfalls (on early-season trips) and Native American ruins and pictographs.

Western River Expeditions offers two versions of a rafting adventure through Cataract Canyon:

Cataract Canyon Express 2-Day Adventure https://www.westernriver.com/cataract-canyon-express

Cataract Canyon 4-Day Expedition https://www.westernriver.com/cataract-canyon-rafting.

For a copy of Western River Expeditions' 2023 catalog, questions, availability and reservations call toll-free: 866.904.1160 (Local: 801.942.6669) or visit the website at: http://www.westernriver.com/.

About Western River Expeditions

Western River Expeditions is an adventure travel company headquartered in Salt Lake City, with operations and offices in Moab, Utah and Fredonia, Arizona. Annually from March through October it escorts more people down rivers on professionally guided rafting trips in Utah, Idaho and Arizona than any other company. It is the largest licensed outfitter in the Grand Canyon and the largest single tour provider in Moab, UT, through its division Moab Adventure Center (http://www.moabadventurecenter.com/).

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