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5 Reasons to Hire a Guide to Run Utah’s Rivers

Written By Heather May

3 minute read

While we eat and splash in the river to escape the early morning heat, the four guides will wash the dishes, break down camp, load our bags on the rafts and discretely stow the toilet.

6 Surprising Activities That Take Place at The Homestead Crater

Written By Matcha

3 minute read

From soaking to scuba diving, this hot spring has a lot to offer.

An Old Favorite Fishing Hole at the Flaming Gorge Reservoir

Written By Dan Potts

6 minute read

Visit Utah columnist Dan Potts takes us to his "secret" fishing hole on Utah's Flaming Gorge Reservoir, one of the world's most diverse fisheries set among the brilliant red rock walls of Red Canyon in the easternmost corner of the state. Along the way, Dan takes us through some of his favorite landscapes on the drive to and from Salt Lake City.

Angling Secrets: How and Where to Catch Fish on Lake Powell

Written By Visit Utah

3 minute read

Read expect advice on when and where in Lake Powell to get the prized fish you're chasing.

Bear Lake Monster Winterfest

Written By Ben Whisenant

8 minute read

It all started decades ago with the “Cisco Disco” and has grown to include a polar plunge, chili cookoff and winter festival known as the Bear Lake Monster Winterfest.

Bridesmaids Gone Boating

Written By Melissa McGibbon

If you and your bride tribe are more outdoorsy than indoorsy, consider booking a whitewater rafting trip in southern Utah instead of club night at a casino. Half-day, full-day, and multi-day river trips are easy to plan and are great for groups of all sizes and abilities.

Chasing John Wesley Powell: Six Places to Explore Utah's Green and Colorado Rivers

Written By Heather May

5 minute read

One hundred and fifty years ago a one-armed Civil War veteran set off with nine mountain men on a scientific expedition to map one of the last blank spaces left on the U.S. map: The Green and Colorado rivers. Much of the river remains wild today. Follow Powell's journey here.

Enjoying the Simple Pleasures of Lake Life on Palisade Reservoir

Written By Visit Utah

4 minute read

Utah’s beautiful Palisade Reservoir is an oasis of serene water in the central part of the state, a perfect getaway for paddling, fishing, swimming and camping.

Fisher Towers River Rafting

Written By Bob Wassom

5 minute read

Join Bob Wassom, and a few others, as they raft down the Fisher Towers stretch of water disproving any idea or stereotype suggesting disabilities hinder outdoor recreation.

Flaming Gorge: Boating and Paddling Paradise

Written By Matcha

Do you know that Flaming Gorge is one of the best boating lakes in Utah? Read all about this stunning body of water and plan a trip!

Get to Know Echo State Park

Written By Matcha

4 minute read

Situated at 5,560 feet above sea level, just north of Park City, lies Echo State Park. Watersports are king here, and whether you kayak, paddleboard, or boat, it’s a perfect place to get out on the water.

How to Find a Guided Outdoors Experience

Written By Arianna Rees

6 minute read

You might not be a pro climber, camper or explorer, but Utah’s diverse collection of outdoor guides has all of the expertise you need to have an adventure worth getting stoked about.

How to Slow Travel in Utah

Written By Elainna Ciaramella

Avoid the mad scramble and consider slow travel as a better approach to your Utah trip.

How to Take a Kayak & Camping Trip at Yuba State Park

Written By Matcha

5 minute read

Pristine sandy beaches, warm water temperatures all summer long and serene mountain views make Yuba State Park an appealing destination for campers and kayakers in sunny Central Utah.

Kayak and Stand Up Paddleboard Lake Powell

Slip into the mighty Lake Powell with a personal, self-propelled watercraft and have a whole different experience than the boats flying down the lake.

Lake Powell Trash Boat

Attention good samaritans: Sign up for the Trash Tracker, a houseboat on Lake Powell, and help clean up the debris that has collected on the lake’s shores.

Lakeside Near Torrey: Three Ways

Written By Melissa Fields

Take a trip to this trio of Capitol Reef-area reservoirs where you can swim, fish, kayak and cool-off.

Paddle Among Red Rocks and Waterfalls at Gunlock Reservoir State Park

Written By Matcha

4 minute read

Pack up your gear and head out to Gunlock Reservoir near St. George. Bring your SUP, kayaks, jet skis and power boats for a day full of watersport excitement.

Paddling the Caribbean-Blue Waters of Bear Lake

Written By Matcha

3 minute read

At nearly 6,000 feet of elevation, temperatures at Bear Lake stay cool in the summer, making the basin a welcome respite from the heat and a great destination to enjoy water sports in a serene mountain setting.

The Most Scenic Trophy Trout Destination

Written By Matcha

Flaming Gorge, Utah is one of the world’s best places to fish for trout. Awe-inspiring scenery and abundant fish attract anglers from all over. Check it out!

The Story of Starvation Reservoir

Written By Matcha

Sprawling waters and local legends at Fred Hayes State Park at Starvation.

Two Trips, Two Worlds, Two Years Apart: Returning to Raft in Dinosaur National Monument

Written By Nushin Huq

5 minute read

Nushin and her family of four returned to Utah's Dinosaurland for the "best four days ever!" of guided rafting on the Green River. Explore their journey today!

Venturing Out (and Back) Along the Canyon Rim Trail

Written By Matcha

3 minute read

An under-the-radar destination that should be on more people’s lists, Flaming Gorge offers spectacular wildlife viewing, scenery that comes straight out of paintings and plenty of outdoor adventure.

What to Wear on a River Rafting Trip

Written By Melissa McGibbon

There are a variety of Utah river trips to be had, from rafting the Green River’s whitewater, to leisurely floating the Colorado. Here's your packing list.

Wild Heber: Close-to-Home Adventure

Written By Kristen Pope

8 minute read

Just 45 minutes from Salt Lake City, Heber Valley’s state parks and national forest lands offer a world of adventure. Hike, bike, camp, kayak, watch wildlife and reel in blue-ribbon trout while learning about nature and how to protect it.