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Rafting the Yampa

July 28, 2018 by Richard Markosian Leave a Comment

Rafting the Yampa

“Okay,” I thought, “I’m going to be going down a river with people whose primary ideology I disagree with.” But then I reasoned, “maybe my point of view could provide an interesting story. Why should every story be about everyone being agreeable? I’ll go, I decided, be nice yet disagreeable, and completely honest.” So I went on a trip down the Yampa River with a group of p … [Read more...]

Redtail Air: Experience Moab from the Sky

June 18, 2018 by Linda Schmidt Leave a Comment

Redtail Air: Experience Moab from the Sky

Imagine having one of the most exhilarating professions in the southwestern United States! The pilots of Redtail Air love their work: flying over the breathtaking terrain of southeast Utah and sharing their vast knowledge of the region with awestruck passengers. Senior pilot Larry Van Slyke says “My favorite flight is Green River to Sand Wash early in the morning. It's s … [Read more...]

Cataract Canyon: Once a Deadly Adventure, Today a Family Destination

May 28, 2018 by Richard Markosian Leave a Comment

Cataract Canyon: Once a Deadly Adventure, Today a Family Destination

How the Cataract Canyon section of the Colorado River went from being one of the deadliest rivers in North America to a family destination for all ages. Keith Haber, Lindsay Mortensen, Anita Haber, Mark Selingsohn, Samantha Selingsohn, Stephen Selingsohn, Jennifer Selingsohn, Brian Essig, Carol Schantz, Aaron Rappleye, Joanna Kakaty, Julie Christman, Christie Schantz, … [Read more...]

Spirit of Adventure: Splore Allows All to Explore Utah

April 27, 2018 by Paige Wiren Leave a Comment

Spirit of Adventure: Splore Allows All to Explore Utah

The summer sun happens fast in Moab, and Carol Robertson is ready for adventure. Carol is an individual with cerebral palsy, but, with Splore, she can comfortably enjoy an overnight rafting trip on the Colorado River. Splore has guided adventures in Utah for nearly 40 years. Splore offers anyone and everyone recreational opportunity. And Splore has a faculty for hiring … [Read more...]

127 Hours: Bluejohn Canyon

April 23, 2018 by Richard Markosian Leave a Comment

127 Hours: Bluejohn Canyon

One of the many remote, seldom traveled, yet now famous places near Moab, Utah is Bluejohn Canyon. If the place name doesn’t sound familiar, perhaps the movie 127 Hours starring James Franco does. Or perhaps the name Aron Ralston rings a bell. He saved his life by by amputating his own arm after it became pinned under an errant chock stone. Traveling throughout Utah and w … [Read more...]

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