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Yampa River Rafting Dinosaur National Monument

Yampa River Rafting Dinosaur National MonumentCOLORADO RIVER RAFTING TRIPSYAMPA RIVER The Yampa River The Yampa River is one of the most prized stretches of river in the American West. The Yampa River received its name from the Snake Indians word for the Perideridia plant “Yampah”. The plant was found abundant in the watershed. The headwaters of the Yampa River are in the Park Range of Colorado near the town of Steamboat Springs. From its starting point the Yampa River takes a westward course towards Dinosaur National Monument stretching an approximate 250 miles till it joins the Green River in Echo Park. The Yampa drains 7,660 square miles of area in northwestern Colorado and a small area in Wyoming. The river is mostly fed from snow melt and has a small window of time when it is a navigable river way for recreation. It is one of the last free flowing rivers that has only a few small diversions and dams along its course and tributaries. Because of its natural free flowing characteristic people boat many different sections of the Yampa but the most popular is through Dinosaur National Monument. The put in point is at Deer Lodge, Colorado to the take out point 72 miles downstream at Split Mountain, Utah. Taking 4 to 6 days in length to raft, camp, hike and explore this incredible section of wild river. Yampa River Map Dinosaur National Monument   Through Dinosaur National Monument the river flows through a productive riparian zone supporting a variety of plant and animal life. The rivers natural state makes it an ideal habitat for many of the Colorado river systems native fish. Some of the fish are endangered and rely heavily on the Yampa River for spawning and habitat. The primary native fish that rely on the river is the Colorado Pike-minnow which uses the gravel bars for spawning in the late spring and early summer months. The area has a rich human history archaeological studies conducted in the area reveal evidence of human habitation up to 7000 B.C. The Fremont culture inhabited the Yampa River area starting about 800 A.D. but disappeared for unknown reasons during the 1400’s. There are many cultural sites that can be visited along the river where you will see petroglyphs and other important archaeological evidence of the areas early human inhabitants. Through erosion 23 unique rock layers have been exposed in Dinosaur National Monument. These geologic features create a landscape that is unbelievable in its scenic beauty. The Green River flowing through the Gates of Lodore and the Yampa River through steady down cutting have revealed rock formations that have been twisted, folded and formed during the past 2 billion years. These rock layers are the remnants of extinct ecosystems spanning 1.2 billion years from ancient seas, the time of the dinosaurs to a Sahara like desert. These rock layers make up one of the most complete stratigraphic columns exposed within a National Park.     The white water rapids on the Yampa River range from small splashy waves to one of the biggest rapids in the Colorado River system Warm Springs Rapid. The rapids are thrilling and fun for everyone on a raft trip, guides are highly skilled and well trained to navigate the many drops encountered along the way. The most noted rapid on the Yampa River is Warm Springs. Before 1965 it was nothing but a ripple, an unimportant spot that had little significance other than beautiful scenery. This all changed overnight on June 10th, 1965 when a major thunderstorm came through northeastern Utah and northwestern Colorado. This storm caused major flash floods filling the river bed with boulders and debris that changed a once tepid riffle into one of the most talked about drops on the Colorado river system. Warm Springs rapid with all the lore and hype is a highlight on the Yampa River and a rapid that you will talk about for years after going through it on a raft.   Steamboat Rock Echo Park the confluence of the Yampa River and Green River.   Camping on the Yampa River is phenomenal with spectacular views and beautiful shorelines for relaxing. Camp is set up and taken care of by the expert guide staff who will prepare delicious meals and cater to most of your camping needs. The Yampa River has a limited availability and trips fill up quickly. This adventure is great for families, groups or individuals and has something to suit everyone from exciting white water to stunning scenery. This is a vacation to add to your bucket list and see at least once in your lifetime. Choose Dinosaur River Expeditions Vernal, Utah’s only locally owned and operated river raft trip outfitter.

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Excellent Sunday

Great day at Snowbasin training slalom in the morning. Fun lunch with my family and most of my nieces and nephews. Awesome pizza dinner with the in laws and that family. Now we are at home enjoying the porch a cold beverage and talking about how amazing the Yampa River is going to be. www.dinoadv.com

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Book a rafting trip today. The Yampa River and Green River in Dinosaur National Monument are excellent white water rafting trips.Perfect for anyone. We have one day to five day rafting trips that are all inclusive. Give us a call we can give you the best vacation you have ever had.

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Book a rafting trip today. The Yampa River and Green River in Dinosaur National Monument are excellent white water rafting trips.Perfect for anyone. We have one day to five day rafting trips that are all inclusive. Give us a call we can give you the best vacation you have ever had.

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Snowbasin Barbeque

Great spring barbeque at the Ogden Valley Ski Team yurt today. The weather at Snowbasin was amazing very summer like, felt like we passed spring right on by. Few more days of training a couple of races and the season will be wrapping up. Then it is off to white water, great rivers like the Yampa river and Green River. Looking towards an awesome season of rafting trips.

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Amazing locally owned and operated white water rafting company. We offer one day to five day trips on the Green River and Yampa River in Dinosaur National Monument. The best river rafting trips in Colorado and Utah. Perfect for the whole family.

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Book your vacation today.

It is ” National Book Your Vacation Week” go to www.dinosaurriverexpeditions.com today to reserve your spot on one of our amazing white water rafting trips. Contact us soon for early season booking specials. The Yampa River and Green River through the Canyon of Lodore are booking quickly.

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Snow Day?

It is cloudy, colder and breezy here in Telluride.  Supposed to be a decent snow storm coming in this afternoon. Not great for racing but fun for skiing. A bonus is it is added water to the snow pack for great summer river rafting adventures.

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Great view from the race start here in Telluride. Very hot and spring like gets a person really thinking about white water rafting.

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Telluride, Colorado

Arrived today in Telluride, Colorado for four days of junior FIS alpine ski racing. Beautiful weather, snow conditions look great should be an amazing weekend. Spring is definitely in the air start planning your summer rafting vacation with Dinosaur River Expeditions today. The Yampa River or the Green River either one will be a spectacular white water vacation.

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Stuck inside all day

A warm beautiful day and I have been stuck inside all day on the computer and on the phone. Hope to get outside this afternoon for a mountain bike ride.

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Beautiful Sunday In Utah

Gorgeous sunday in Utah. Woke up early had great giant slalom race training at Wolf Mountain. Beautiful sunrise followed by really good snow for gate training. Now relaxing at home enjoying the day.

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Mr. Top Gun, Tommy looking cool on a saturday night.

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Really great white water rafting company. Small scale, keeps the customer as the priority. Operates guided river rafting trips on the Green River and Yampa River on Colorado and Utah from one day to as long as days. Located in Vernal, Utah a secret treasure trove of amazing recreation opportunities river running, mountain biking, hiking, atv riding and a whole lot more.