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Experience 4 exhilarating days with O.A.R.S. rafting awe-inspiring Dinosaur National Monument, hiking through creeks and canyon waterfalls, and marveling at petroglyphs and dinosaur remains preserved in soaring rock walls!

The Green River in Colorado surges among gorges glutted with the remnants of giants. As you raft the Green River through Dinosaur National Monument, the riverbed's banks are an open-air archive of far-out fossils — many in plain sight among the cliff walls and shores — unearthed by wind, water and time.

At its start, the Green River twists through the Gates of Lodore, a catacomb of scarlet slot canyons, yawning valleys and lush ledges of emerald evergreen and brush. Exploration is the mission of the day as rafting the Green River promises dozens of side hikes, relaxing nights on the beach and easy-going whitewater paddles perfect for young families and laid-back vacationers.

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Green River Rafting Tour Itinerary at a Glance

• Scenic ride from Vernal, Utah to Dinosaur National Monument.
• Raft through the towering Gates of Lodore.
• Challenge some of the river’s most exciting and famous rapids like Upper and Lower Disaster Falls.
• Hike up Winnie’s Grotto to beautiful oases and side canyons.
• Sit back and soak in the remote splendor of Lodore – its soaring red rock cliffs sprinkled with deep green junipers and piñon pines.
• Feast on delicious meals, relax on sandy beaches.
• Charge rapids like Harp Falls, Triplet Falls, and Hells Half Mile.
• Hike to Rippling Brook -- the perfect place for a cooling dip.
• View petroglyphs at the confluence with the Yampa River.
• We pick up speed as we enter Split Mountain Canyon and the river’s gradient becomes considerably steeper. Four or five major rapids deliver plenty of whitewater excitement during our last day on the river.
• Shuttle from Split Mountain to Vernal.

This package has been generously donated by O.A.R.S. (Outdoor Adventure River Specialists).

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Item Special Note

• This package is valid through September 2010.
• Scheduled trip departures include: May 28, Jun 2, 16; July 17, 26, 31 (Teva Product Testing Trip); Aug 2, 7, 11, 15, 16, 21, 25; Sep 3, 8, 12 (Solo Travelers Trip). *Additional dates available upon request.
• Children must be 7 years or older, 12 during high water.
• NOT included: optional $84/person transportation package (can be deleted if you prefer another option) and $5/person National Park Service entrance fee.
  

O.A.R.S. Responsible Travel Practices

• Ensuring minimal impact on the environment by using responsible leadership and maintaining small groups.
  
• Preparing travelers for each encounter with local cultures, plants, and animals; teaching them environmentally sound ways of enjoying the wilderness.
• Avoiding areas that are under-managed and over-visited.
• Providing eco-tourism as a viable economic alternative to resource extraction.
• Ensuring our staff know and participate in all aspects of company policy to prevent adverse impact on the environment and local cultures.
• Giving all levels of our staff access to programs that upgrade their ability to communicate effectively with our guests.
• Contributing to the conservation of visited regions with voluntary donations, fundraising efforts and permit fees.
• Providing competitive, local employment in all aspects of business operations and participating in recycling programs both on and off the water.

Read more about O.A.R.S. responsible travel initiatives.

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