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Return To Rafting Article Archive   Whitewater River Rafting on the Other Grand Canyons By Dave Bascom The Grand Canyon inspires awe and respect from everyone who sees it. Adventurous travelers often want to experience the grandeur of the Grand Canyon up close and personal. There's no better way to see and feel the beauty of the Grand Canyon than on a whitewater rafting trip winding down the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon. Many people don't realize that most Grand Canyon river trips take 6-13 days. The time commitment and cost of these river trips keep many would be adventurers from experiencing the thrill of riding the rapids of the Grand Canyon. The shorter trip lengths require either a strenuous, nine mile, 5,000 vertical foot hike in or out of the Grand Canyon. For many this is an integral part of the adventure but for others a barrier to entry. For travelers with the urge to ride the rapids, but who maybe don't have the time or money, or perhaps can't make the required hike into or out of the Grand Canyon, there are several other spectacular Colorado River canyons upstream that offer a similar experience to what you would find on a Grand Canyon river trip. These other "Grand Canyons" offer a shorter, less expensive, less crowded version of a Grand Canyon trip with the same kind of natural beauty and thrilling rapids. Two of these trips are Westwater Canyon and Cataract Canyon--both are sections of the Colorado River. Westwater Canyon of the Colorado River is a two or three-day trip. This canyon is often called a miniature Grand Canyon. This segment of the Colorado River is the answer for the person who is short on time but wants it all--including a wilderness canyon so beautiful you'll have no choice but to leave the cares of the world behind. Looking for world-class whitewater? Westwater is sure to please. Virtually unknown 30 years ago, Westwater Canyon has become a favorite river trip for its pace, rhythm, and intensity. Cataract Canyon is a normally a five to six-day trip. Cataract Canyon is an excellent destination offering Grand Canyon-like scenery and exciting rapids. Cataract Canyon is an anomaly. Its rapids rank along with those of the Grand Canyon in power and difficulty, yet Cataract Canyon contains mile after mile of rafting through canyons where you are awe struck by the deep multicolored canyons of this section of Canyonlands National Park. Enjoy the scenery while you can, but get ready to hang on for the ride with 23 big rapids with names like Mile Long, Ben Hurt and The Big Drops. Either of these exciting Grand Canyon rafting alternatives will provide you with a fun-filled rafting trip and a lifetime of memories. You'll have a great time, and you'll also find peace as you float down the river and soak up the natural beauty of these canyons. Dave Bascom is a marketing consulting for Holiday Expeditions. Holiday Expeditions offers Colorado River rafting trips and other river rafting and biking adventures in Colorado, Utah, and Idaho. For more information, visit http://www.bikeraft.com keywords: grand canyon | river rafting | whitewater rafting | grand canyon rafting | river trips Aluminum Canoe

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