by GriffithAdmin
6. November 2013 08:10
The Yampa River, located in the heart of the Dinosaur National Monument on the Eastern end of the Uinta Mountain Range.
Geology:
The geology of the Yampa Canyon begins with layers of sandstones, limestones and shales, giving the viewer a unique "look back" at the rising and dropping of an ancient sea. As you travel further into the canyon the sheer walls of the Weber Sandstone become predominant. As the river winds its way through a maze of walls sculpted by windblown sand, walls, such as the 1,000' high Grand Overhang and the stripes of the Tiger Wall will leave the viewer in awe.
Once you leave the Yampa Canyon and join the Green River, entering into Echo Park, the Mitten Park Fault will blow the viewer away. Just after Mitten Park the river enters into Whirlpool Canyon the billion-year-old Uinta Mountain Group formation and the Unique Sea Stacks enter into the geologic picture. Following a leisurely float through Island Park and the Morrison Formation (where dinosaur bones are found), the river makes a dramatic cut right through the Split Mountain Anticline.
More Information on the Yampa River Rafting History.
by GriffithAdmin
5. November 2013 07:56
The Yampa River!
It is Yampa River Week. This is our most popular trip and sells out every year. If you are looking at do the Yampa this summer book quickly! Book Online Here
by emma
15. October 2013 09:35
New Gates of Lodore date for 2014
The Gates of Lodore on the Green River is one of the most popular trips Sheri Griffith River Expeditions runs. We have just added July 7th date to our 2014 Calendar. This means we have launches on June 8, 14, 19 and July 31.
This trip combines all the elements of a classic whitewater river trip: great hikes, exciting whitewater, beautiful beaches and colorful history. Take a journey into a spectacular wilderness.
Because we have so few trips through Gates of Lodore almost all our dates sellout quickly. Book your trip now!
by GriffithAdmin
14. April 2013 10:27
The Yampa River, located in the heart of the Dinosaur National Monument on the Eastern end of the Uinta Mountain Range.
Geology
The geology of the Yampa Canyon begins with layers of sandstones, limestones and shales, giving the viewer a unique "look back" at the rising and dropping of an ancient sea. As you travel further into the canyon the sheer walls of the Weber Sandstone become predominant. As the river winds its way through a maze of walls sculpted by windblown sand, walls, such as the 1,000' high Grand Overhang and the stripes of the Tiger Wall will leave the viewer in awe.
Once you leave the Yampa Canyon and join the Green River, entering into Echo Park, the Mitten Park Fault will blow the viewer away. Just after Mitten Park the river enters into Whirlpool Canyon the billion-year-old Uinta Mountain Group formation and the Unique Sea Stacks enter into the geologic picture. Following a leisurely float through Island Park and the Morrison Formation (where dinosaur bones are found), the river makes a dramatic cut right through the Split Mountain Anticline.
More Information on the Yampa River Rafting History.
by Sheri Griffith River Expeditions
19. February 2013 06:00
Get you seats reserved!
The Gates of Lodore on The Green River is one of the most popular trips and 2013 is no exception. We have sold out of two of our dates and only have two dates left. Our last two launches on June 15th and August 4th only have 10 spots left!
Don’t miss this journey into the spectacular wilderness of Dinosaur National Monument . The Gates of Lodore trip has lots of activities and action. You can choose between paddling with friends in a paddleboat, taking on the rapids with one of our inflatable kayaks or relaxing in one of the oarboats.