Yampa River Rafting

The Yampa is WILD. The last undammed river in the Colorado River system. Through the years the Yampa has defied many attempts to dam its free flow, several by congress, and the most formidable in 1965 by Mother Nature. Just after dinner on June 10th, a flash flood carried tons of rock down Warm Springs draw blocking the river channel. Within twenty-four hours the Yampa took aim and breached the dam, leaving in its wake Warm Springs Rapid, rated among the 10 biggest drops in the country.
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Yampa River Rafting Trip
Our first Yampa River trip of the season was simply magical! Picture this: beautiful weather, high water levels, moose and bighorn sightings, epic rapids, fun games, and great conversations around the campfire. Ready for our own unforgettable rafting adventure? You're in luck! We have rare open seats for our May and June trips. Don't miss your chance to experience the beauty of the Yampa River! #yampariver #whitewaterrafting #raftingtrips #summeradventure
Blue skies and fluffy clouds
There's spmething beautiful in the way the clouds almost mimic the shape of the cliffs surrounding our little boats. Just enough to make sure we get a peak of those perfect blue skies.
Don't go chasing waterfalls, please stick to the rivers and the lakes that you're used to Such a captivating and witty quote, I wonder who said it? ;) . . #TLC #DontGoChasingWaterfalls #ButtDamFalls #JonesHoleCreek
Whitewater River Rafting & Bike Expeditions | Holiday River
Oh you can do a headstand on solid ground? We're more impressed with headstands on the river. Headstand Rapid is a popular place for guests to try their balance on SUP, Oar boat benches, or in this case an inflatable kayak.
Whitewater River Rafting & Bike Expeditions | Holiday River
The beauty of Dinosaur National Monument.
Whitewater River Rafting & Bike Expeditions | Holiday River
Whispering Cave - A short and fun hike on our Yampa River trip.
Yampa Whitewater Rafting Trips in Colorado | Holiday River
Signature Cave is a favorite place for guests and guides alike to hike to. Artifacts from Ancient Fremont were found in the cave in the 1920s. On the cave walls are the names of Pat Lynch, and many others before the cave was designated a historical site.
Yampa Whitewater Rafting Trips in Colorado | Holiday River
Don't forget to bring your fishing gear.
Yampa Whitewater Rafting Trips in Colorado | Holiday River
Mud spas on the river
Yampa Whitewater Rafting Trips in Colorado | Holiday River
Some duckiers follow their Team Leader down the Yampa
Yampa Whitewater Rafting Trips in Colorado | Holiday River
Gone but Not Forgotten, our new 'Dee' boats are in honor of our founder who passed away last year.
Yampa Whitewater Rafting Trips in Colorado | Holiday River
On those scorching days as we float down the flat water sections of the Yampa, water fights are a nice refreshing way to cool off.
Yampa Whitewater Rafting Trips in Colorado | Holiday River
Big horned sheep are seen often on Yampa river trips.
Yampa Whitewater Rafting Trips in Colorado | Holiday River
At one of the lunch stops on the Yampa, take some time to visit 'Stubbs Cabin' an old Homesteaders cabin.
Yampa Whitewater Rafting Trips in Colorado | Holiday River
Granaries as well as other ancient artifacts from 1200 A.D. can be found in a cave at Mantel Ranch