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Show 22 Discover Dfnosaurland 1 Local river rafting companies gear up for summer if It Spring Summer 1006 5 '1 1 i 14 IV. 14 i 1 '1 By April Collett Express Writer What could be more fun this summer sum-mer than ' getting in a big rubber raft, roasting in the sun, enjoying the local scenery, and of course, ripping through raging rapids, getting wet and having a lot of fun on the Yampa River? Or casting a fly over the perfect ripple and watching watch-ing a big fish chomp on it while floating down the Green River? Not much, say many local river riv-er rafting companies, compa-nies, and they have the right idea. In the Vernal area, guests and locals are spoiled with the large and vast selection of outfitters . waiting to supply them with the appropriate gear for the wonderful won-derful rivers or to take them down the river in 4 one-of-a-kind experience where they knowl-edgeably knowl-edgeably 'explain the historx geology, and sites of the area. If you decide to take a guided trip, Hatch River Expeditions will be more than happy to take you down the Yampa River, the Green River, Flaming Gorge, Ladore Canyon, or Cataract Canyon. They have pver 75 years of experience. Bring as many people as you'd like, or y IL i Guided trips down the river can be exciting and relaxing. an intimate few Hatch River Expeditions Expedi-tions will be more than happy to accommodate accommo-date large youth groups, business parties or families. You can choose to go on a day trip, or brave the outdoors and spend two to five days rafting, camping and enjoying enjoy-ing the outdoors. Hatch River Expeditions will provide you with food and all of the rafting gear you need. Fly fishing trips are Try hand dipped chocolates at THE 1056 West Hwy 40 7, Vernal, Utah 84078 435.78O0688 LITTLE SWEET PEA, Inc. Cotne try some of the local favorites... Soft Homemade cookies, Fudge, Giant Cupcakes, Gourmet Hand dipped Chocolates, Hand pulled Lollies, Utah Taffy and many more sweet treats! Op .?. ?-'v 'i'i W y '-- r A fi rs Vgv -k W Below Flaming Gorge Dam to Little Hole is a popular section of the Green for those who want to rent a raft and float the river. also available on the Green River through Hatch. Adrift Adventures would also be pleased to see that you enjoy a wonderfully guided tour. They will take you on an adventure down the Green River, Yampa River, or the Gunnison Gorge. Adrift Adventures specializes spe-cializes in overnight adventures and will provide you with food, rafting gear, and you can even rent camping gear from them to use. Adrift Adventures has been around for several years and raft very pristine waters with their experienced and knowledgeable knowl-edgeable guides. Dinosaur Expeditions, which runs out of the Dinosaur Brew Haus, also offers daily and overnight trips on the Green River, the Green River Gorge, trips that run through the Dinosaur National Monument, Mon-ument, and the Yampa River. Dinosaur Expeditions are especially unique in that they also offer mountain biking with their See River Running on page 23 4 2 if4F '1 'V |
