5 Day Green River Desolation Canyon Expedition

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Winding through a remarkable wilderness of twisted mountains, dramatic cliffs, and towering plateaus carved by an ancient inland sea, this is one of America’s top rafting vacations. As you float along the Green River through the dramatic corridors of Desolation Canyon, you'll feel as though you've been transported back in time to a place when dinosaurs roamed the earth and the winding river was carving its path through the mighty mountains. You can almost sense it taking place right before your eyes - the landscape remains that pristine. A spectacular scenic flight from Moab, Utah will be your access to this remote rafting adventure, where at times, the splash of the oars hitting the water will be the only sound you hear. As you marvel at the rugged landscape and geologic history, more than 40 million years in the making, you'll get a glimpse of what life was like for ancient Native American civilizations and later the famous outlaws of the West, including Butch Cassidy. A few short hikes will show you artifacts left from Fremont tribes, including petroglyph panels etched into the cliffs, and abandoned outlaw hideouts. You'll have plenty of opportunities to jump in and float the lazy stretches of the river and also test your whitewater rafting skills on the more than 60 fun-filled class I-III rapids. This trip is just the right mix of wonder, relaxation, and excitement.