Green River Rafting through the Gates of Lodore (Vernal, UT)

Set aside as an American treasure in 1915 under the National Park Service, Dinosaur National Monument is an open-air archive of ancient Native American sites and far-out fossils unearthed by wind, water, and time. Within the monument, our Green River rafting trip winds its way through three distinct canyons: Lodore, Whirlpool, and Split Mountain, all of which contain geological curiosities and rich human history. Lodore was the first major canyon encountered by John Wesley Powell and his men on their 1869 expedition. At its start, the river twists through a catacomb of scarlet slot canyons, yawning valleys, and lush ledges of emerald evergreen and brush. Exploration is the mission of the day as the Green promises numerous side hikes, relaxing nights on the beach, and moderate whitewater perfect for young families and laid-back vacationers.