subject: Vacation Ideas For The Outdoors [print this page] Each year people plan vacations that will be memorable and provide an entertaining distraction from their daily life. Out away from the suits and skirts of the business office many travelers enjoy just relaxing by the pool or indulging in a massage, but for those that prefer a little adventure with their time off work the outdoor experiences of camping beside the Green River is something that appeals to singles, couples, and families. Spending time in nature provides a recharge of the batteries that sitting poolside just does not offer.
What makes being in the outdoors even more exciting though is the prospect of climbing into a boat just below the Flaming Gorge Dam to head downstream on a Utah river rafting trip that guarantees anything but boredom.
With the current of the water moving the boats downstream there are some fast and slow moving parts of the river that make for a thrilling way to pass the time as vacationers are guided through the beauty of the valley from their campground to a weigh station off in the distance. Taking in the opportunity to swim in alcoves and cliff dive from the rocks that hang over the still pools of deep water, the prospect of spending time just laying out pales by comparison, to the adventure of revitalizing the senses out and away from the technology driven workplace.
Connecting with the Colorado River that winds its way through southern Utah to Lake Powell and on down into the Grand Canyon it is possible to follow the path of the waterway through the national parks that are dotted throughout the state and catch some of the best white water rapids that thrill people from all walks of life. While the majority of inexperienced whitewater tourists preferring to man a guided raft there are some people that prefer to rent a canoe and venture downstream on their own private getaway.
Equipped with their own camping gear and maps these explorers take to the outdoors to recharge their batteries and discover life on their terms. Because of the abundance of water that fills the riverbeds with the melting snow from the spring runoff the canyons offer beautiful scenery as well as the thrilling rides that can take travelers anywhere from one to fourteen days to navigate their journey. With camping stops setup of the outdoor experience taking a summer break can be an exciting time to reconnect with the senses and give people something to talk about when they return to the office after their break.
