Stories From The Water

It’s true that with a little instruction, anyone can kayak. But that doesn’t mean it’s easy, or that you shouldn’t still have respect for the kayak and the water in which you’re paddling. When you get cocky on the river, that is when accidents happen. The rivers of the South Western United States still have…

There is so much more to the Dolores River than great white water rafting and kayaking. The Dolores River Basin stretches all the way from western Colorado to New Mexico, and along the way you’ll experience incredible wild lands that make for an incredible back-country hike once you’ve parked your rafts and head out on…

(Cover photo: Colorado’s Collegiate Peaks. Photo taken by Robertbody) Tips to taking on the “fourteeners” The locals simply call them “fourteeners” or “14ers”. Such a small name for such an awe-inspiring sight and an extremely difficult climb. Standing at the bottom of one of Colorado’s 58 jaw dropping peaks can be overwhelming, but it is…

Tips to fly fishing in low waters Our founder Bill Dvorak is an avid fly fisherman and will know exactly where to take you depending on the time of year your cast off. It’s no secret that the rivers are flowing a bit lower than usual, but there’s still plenty of fly fishing to be…

Daily hikes through untrammeled wilderness in one of the most remote areas left in the US: Desolate Canyon, will help you find peace in mind, body and soul. Cover Photo: Sarah Callaham (sarahcallaham.com) SUP and Yoga with DVK and Sarah Callaham Not everyone hits the river looking for the adrenaline rush of a lifetime. Some want a…

We’ve already talked a bit about how 2015 is shaping up to be one heck of river rafting season. Despite a little less water in a few places, we’re hoping that this will bring new opportunities for families and children to experience rivers that they wouldn’t normally hit.  A little less water will open up…

You’re never too young to start whitewater rafting. Bring your kids and we’ll help you keep them safe and happy.  There’s a rapid up ahead, do you know where your kids are? Yes, you do. They’re sitting in the raft next to your screaming their lungs out as the help paddle towards the white water….

Despite everything we’ve seen and everything we’ve been told we’re still not acting on climate change. Not enough of us are, anyway. So why is it that with extreme weather, devastating drought, rising sea levels and melting ice-caps starring us right in the face we’re still not acting on these climate changes? Your personality traits…

Now that we’ve assured you that anyone can conquer the kayak, let’s talk about the thing that ever newbie fears when they get out on the water: what happens if I tip over? Dvorak has the best guides in the country; we’re here to keep it safe and fun. Our kayaks are wide and stable…

When you book your trip with Dvorak more often than not people automatically go for the raft and hit the rapids. It’s a thrilling way to experience the great outdoors and no one will guide your down the Colorado, Utah, Wyoming and Idaho rivers like the DVK guides. Why not give white water kayaking a…

The snow is melting and water is rushing down the mountains and into our rivers. It may not be as much water as we could hope for, but there is one silver lining to the declining snow packs: excellent  early-season fishing opportunities and Dvorak Expeditions has an exclusive trip for all fishermen – and women….

Come and join your fellow Coloradans in celebrating Earth Day 2015 this weekend in the Rocky Mountain National Park.  Not only is it a great opportunity to learn about conservation, protection and preservation of our shared environment, but it also happens to be the parks 100th birthday. It’s going to be a day of earth loving…