Ledgestone Vernal HotelVernal offers several recreational areas for different outdoor activities; among all the options available, water activities are one of the most fun in Vernal, and other tours offer such water activities. River Rafting and Tubing are very popular among locals among the many water activities available. Rafting is a recreational activity in which you use an inflatable raft to navigate the river or lake in a group, and tubing is kind of the same concept. Still, instead of a group, only one person rides on a “donut” or “biscuit” while tied to a boat.
OARS Dinosaur
Founded in 1929 by Bus Hatch (Don Hatcher’s father), River expeditions was Utah’s river-running company for over 75 years; following don’s death in 1994, Meg Hatch, his widow, continued to run down Don Hatch River Expeditions until 2007 when she turned to George Wendt, who changed the tour name to OARS Dinosaur and continued Don Hatch Legacy.
OARS Dinosaur takes you on a rafting adventure through the legendary canyons of the Green and Yampa Rivers on a 1-5 day rafting trip for adventurous families with kids as young as four.
Holiday River Expeditions – Utah River Rafting
Holiday River offers several River Rafting Vacations. The Green River Rafting is a 5-6 day trip with whitewater rapids for all ages. It includes some hiking to explore ancient Indian ruins and petroglyphs. The San Juan River rafting trip is a 3-day adventure down the San Juan River where you can experience the “sand waves.” The Desolation Canyon river rafting is a 5-6 day trip through Canyonlands National Park, where the scenery is unique and breathtaking. Transportation to and from the river is included in the tour, so with the fresh campfire meals.
Dinosaur River Expeditions
Dinosaur River has been one of the prominent leaders in rafting trips in Vernal since 1979. It offers river rafting on premier Colorado and Utah Rivers; the trips Dinasour River offers are on the Green River through the Yampa River and the Gates of Lodore Canyon. The one-day rafting trip is in Flaming George Recreation Area. Every trip includes safety gear, transportation, guides, and meals.
ARTA River Trips
This non-profit organization has 50+ years of experience taking people on adventurous journeys down the majestic United States rivers. All guides are spontaneous, attractive, friendly, and engaging. ARTA runs a 4-5 day trip on the Green Rivers in Dinosaur National Monument and Yampa River.