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The Power & the Glory Crystal Rapid 1983

The Power and Glory – A Piece of History! The Power and the Glory poster shows Crystal Rapid in the Grand Canyon flowing at 90,000 CFS in July 1983. This section of the Colorado River had not seen flows like this since the completion of Glen Canyon Dam in 1963. With Climate Change and…

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March 11, 2022

There was a boy in the tropics……

There was a boy who lived near the jungle and a river – It changed my life! by Rey Vargas – Native of Costa Rica Let me tell you my story…. as a boy in Costa Rica.  I lived in a small town near the now ‘capital of river rafting in Costa Rica.  My town…

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January 28, 2022

The Two Weeks that Changed My Life.

When we pulled ashore on my first day of raft guide training on the North Platte, I was assigned the task of helping set up for lunch. There were Oreo cookies for dessert, the kind that come in a container with an easy-open, resealable flap on top. The packaging explained, in writing just slightly smaller…

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January 6, 2021

Echoes of the Final Miracle

Green River: Sand Wash – Swasey’s Rapid October 8 – 11, 2018 IN MY LIFE: There are places I’ll remember All my life, though some have changed Some forever not for better Some have gone and some remain All these places have their moments With lovers and friends I still can recall Some are dead…

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June 19, 2020

2019 Bucket List Trips

They say time and choosing how we spend it wisely is the most important resource in a person’s life. So stop thinking about all those amazing experiences you want to take and start doing them! We at Dvorak Expeditions are here to help you start checking those good times off your list and to make…

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November 8, 2018

Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Sleep Under The Stars

Schools out, the suns out, and so are the stars.  Summer is finally in full swing! Its time to relax and unwind while spending times with friends and family. We have the perfect vacation for you:  a few nights out under the stars. Here are the top five reasons why you should plan a Family…

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June 26, 2018

Sundown On Browns

Sundown On Browns Experience Browns Canyon like never before! This sunset float delivers beautiful views of the canyon while providing local wines, beers, and gourmet appetizers. It’s a perfect evening to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, or just an amazing Friday night! Custom dates available for large groups!

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June 26, 2018

Sleeping Under the Stars on the Gunnison Gorge

I had the pleasure of attending John Fielder’s Gunnison Gorge Photography workshop this past May. Although the Gunnison Gorge is famously known for its gold medal fishing, this trip was oriented around the beauty of the Gunnison and improving your photographic eye with help from the world renown nature photographer John Fielder. We started our…

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June 22, 2018

10 Reasons To Take The Family On A Green River Rafting Trip

Get ready to see the wild west like you never have before! Rafting the Green River is the perfect family vacation to unplug, relax, have fun, and put those feet in the sand. 1. Kids Go Free Get the whole family out on the river this summer without breaking the bank! Kids from 5-12 go…

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June 20, 2018

Guides Kitchen : Cowboy Cookies

In this edition of Guides Kitchen we have Cowboy Cookies. These delicious cookies are a cross between oatmeal cookies and chocolate chip cookies with a touch of chewy coconut. Pre make these before any river trip, camping trip, or adventure of any kind and you will be sure to have a happy crew! [mk_image src=”https://www.dvorakexpeditions.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/1.png”…

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January 3, 2018