Canyon Voyages
Provides rafting tours on the Colorado River with views of Castle Valley and surrounding red rock formations.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Canyon Voyages
Welcome, esteemed traveler, to the precipice of a remarkable geological and hydrological journey. We stand before the headquarters of Canyon Voyages, a premier gateway to the raw, sculpted beauty of the American Southwest. …
Listen in the app2The Outfitting Room and Watercraft Selection
Our journey formally begins in the outfitting room, a space dedicated to the meticulous preparation required for river navigation. Here, amidst the scent of vulcanized rubber and the vibrant colors of personal flotation devices,…
Listen in the app3The Shuttle Through the River Gorge
Leaving the Canyon Voyages headquarters behind, we embark on the shuttle ride up river along the spectacular Highway One Twenty Eight. This two lane road, originally developed for ranching and mining access, is now designated as…
Listen in the app4Putting In at the Shadow of Fisher Towers
We have arrived at the put in site for the Fisher Towers section of the Colorado River, a landscape that defies adequate description. As you step out of the shuttle vehicle, the sheer verticality of the surrounding rock…
Listen in the app5Navigating Splashy Class One and Two Rapids
As our flotilla drifts away from the put in, the initial sensation is one of profound tranquility. The river moves with a deceptive, muscular silence. …
Listen in the app6The Riverside Buffet and Riparian Ecology
After navigating several miles of winding canyons and playful rapids, our guides steer the rafts toward a wide, sandy beach shaded by the sprawling canopy of ancient cottonwood trees. It is time for a well deserved respite. …
Listen in the app7The Solo Journey in an Inflatable Kayak
As we push off from our lunch beach, I want to dedicate our focus to the unique experience of the inflatable kayak. While the large rafts offer communal camaraderie, the ducky offers a profound sense of personal agency. …
Listen in the app8Closing
The towering canyon walls eventually begin to recede, and the gradient of the river softens, signaling our approach to the take out point. The journey through the Fisher Towers section is drawing to a close. …
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What is Canyon Voyages?
Canyon Voyages is a place with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Activity |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 38.5749, -109.5501 |
| Last updated |