Costa Rica

Jan 16- 24, 09

Things to Do

If you want to extend your stay, here are some other fun things to do while in Costa Rica:

  • Visit the Monteverde cloud forest
  • Visit a coffee plantation
  • Ride horses on the beach
  • Go parasailing, wind surfing, or surfing on the Pacific Coast
  • Go deep-sea fishing
  • Take a nighttime jungle tour
  • Lounge in a hammock
  • Peer into boiling volcanoes
  • Photograph wildlife

San Juan Islands

Sep 8- 11, 08

Things to Do

● Visit the Whale Museum on Friday Harbor
● Explore Olympic National Park in Washington
● Climb Mt. Rainier in Washington
● Take the ferry to Vancouver Island, British Columbia
● Visit Butchart Gardens in Victoria on Vancouver Island, British Columbia
● Experience The Pike Place Market in Seattle, WA

Colorado River

Aug 30- Sep 1, 08

Solo Travelers

Things to Do

● Explore the Colorado National Monument south of Fruita, CO
● Sample a variety of vineyards in Palisade and Grand Junction, CO
● Visit Dinosaur Museum in Fruita, CO
● Go slick rock bike riding
● Visit Arches National Park in Moab, UT
● Visit Canyonlands National Park near Moab, UT

Colorado River to Moab

Aug 30- Sep 1, 08

Things to Do

● Explore Arches National Park
● Visit Canyonlands National Park
● Have dinner in Moab
● Go slick rock bike riding
● Drive through scenic Castle Valley
● Visit Dead Horse Point State Park

San Juan Islands

Aug 25- 29, 08

Things to Do

● Visit the Whale Museum on Friday Harbor
● Explore Olympic National Park in Washington
● Climb Mt. Rainier in Washington
● Take the ferry to Vancouver Island, British Columbia
● Visit Butchart Gardens in Victoria on Vancouver Island, British Columbia
● Experience The Pike Place Market in Seattle, WA

Colorado River

Aug 22- 24, 08

(Sno Jets)

Things to Do

● Explore the Colorado National Monument south of Fruita, CO
● Sample a variety of vineyards in Palisade and Grand Junction, CO
● Visit Dinosaur Museum in Fruita, CO
● Go slick rock bike riding
● Visit Arches National Park in Moab, UT
● Visit Canyonlands National Park near Moab, UT

Gunnison River

Aug 22- 24, 08

Music Trips (D Squared)

Things to Do

● Explore the Colorado National Monument south of Fruita, CO
● Sample a variety of vineyards in Palisade and Grand Junction, CO
● Visit Dinosaur Museum in Fruita, CO
● Go slick rock bike riding
● Visit Arches National Park in Moab, UT
● Visit Canyonlands National Park near Moab, UT

Gunnison River

Aug 16- 16, 08

Peach ‘n Paddle

Things to Do

● Explore the Colorado National Monument south of Fruita, CO
● Sample a variety of vineyards in Palisade and Grand Junction, CO
● Visit Dinosaur Museum in Fruita, CO
● Go slick rock bike riding
● Visit Arches National Park in Moab, UT
● Visit Canyonlands National Park near Moab, UT

Colorado River

Aug 16- 17, 08

(St. John's Cathedral)

Things to Do

● Explore the Colorado National Monument south of Fruita, CO
● Sample a variety of vineyards in Palisade and Grand Junction, CO
● Visit Dinosaur Museum in Fruita, CO
● Go slick rock bike riding
● Visit Arches National Park in Moab, UT
● Visit Canyonlands National Park near Moab, UT

Colorado River Upper

Aug 15- 17, 08

Things to Do

● Visit the ski town of Vail, Colorado
● Take a gondola ride in Vail
● Visit the hot sulfur springs and pool in Glenwood
● Explore the Fairy Caves near Glenwood

Gunnison River

Aug 15- 17, 08

Canoe & Brew

Things to Do

● Explore the Colorado National Monument south of Fruita, CO
● Sample a variety of vineyards in Palisade and Grand Junction, CO
● Visit Dinosaur Museum in Fruita, CO
● Go slick rock bike riding
● Visit Arches National Park in Moab, UT
● Visit Canyonlands National Park near Moab, UT

Gunnison River

Aug 15- 17, 08

(CO Archaeological Society)

Things to Do

● Explore the Colorado National Monument south of Fruita, CO
● Sample a variety of vineyards in Palisade and Grand Junction, CO
● Visit Dinosaur Museum in Fruita, CO
● Go slick rock bike riding
● Visit Arches National Park in Moab, UT
● Visit Canyonlands National Park near Moab, UT

Colorado River

Aug 15- 17, 08

(Columbine United Church)

Things to Do

● Explore the Colorado National Monument south of Fruita, CO
● Sample a variety of vineyards in Palisade and Grand Junction, CO
● Visit Dinosaur Museum in Fruita, CO
● Go slick rock bike riding
● Visit Arches National Park in Moab, UT
● Visit Canyonlands National Park near Moab, UT

San Juan Islands

Aug 11- 14, 08

Things to Do

● Visit the Whale Museum on Friday Harbor
● Explore Olympic National Park in Washington
● Climb Mt. Rainier in Washington
● Take the ferry to Vancouver Island, British Columbia
● Visit Butchart Gardens in Victoria on Vancouver Island, British Columbia
● Experience The Pike Place Market in Seattle, WA

San Juan Islands

Aug 11- 15, 08

(Denver Museum)

Things to Do

● Visit the Whale Museum on Friday Harbor
● Explore Olympic National Park in Washington
● Climb Mt. Rainier in Washington
● Take the ferry to Vancouver Island, British Columbia
● Visit Butchart Gardens in Victoria on Vancouver Island, British Columbia
● Experience The Pike Place Market in Seattle, WA

Colorado River

Aug 9- 10, 08

Sea Kayaking in Colorado

Things to Do

● Explore the Colorado National Monument south of Fruita, CO
● Sample a variety of vineyards in Palisade and Grand Junction, CO
● Visit Dinosaur Museum in Fruita, CO
● Go slick rock bike riding
● Visit Arches National Park in Moab, UT
● Visit Canyonlands National Park near Moab, UT

Colorado River

Aug 9- 10, 08

(Greg Simpson Group)

Things to Do

● Explore the Colorado National Monument south of Fruita, CO
● Sample a variety of vineyards in Palisade and Grand Junction, CO
● Visit Dinosaur Museum in Fruita, CO
● Go slick rock bike riding
● Visit Arches National Park in Moab, UT
● Visit Canyonlands National Park near Moab, UT

Colorado River

Aug 8- 10, 08

Music Trips (2 Outa' 3 Ain't Bad Music Group)

Things to Do

● Explore the Colorado National Monument south of Fruita, CO
● Sample a variety of vineyards in Palisade and Grand Junction, CO
● Visit Dinosaur Museum in Fruita, CO
● Go slick rock bike riding
● Visit Arches National Park in Moab, UT
● Visit Canyonlands National Park near Moab, UT

Colorado River to Moab

Aug 8- 10, 08

Things to Do

● Explore Arches National Park
● Visit Canyonlands National Park
● Have dinner in Moab
● Go slick rock bike riding
● Drive through scenic Castle Valley
● Visit Dead Horse Point State Park

Gunnison River

Aug 8- 10, 08

(URS Washington Division)

Things to Do

● Explore the Colorado National Monument south of Fruita, CO
● Sample a variety of vineyards in Palisade and Grand Junction, CO
● Visit Dinosaur Museum in Fruita, CO
● Go slick rock bike riding
● Visit Arches National Park in Moab, UT
● Visit Canyonlands National Park near Moab, UT

Colorado River

Aug 1- 3, 08

Star Gazing

Things to Do

● Explore the Colorado National Monument south of Fruita, CO
● Sample a variety of vineyards in Palisade and Grand Junction, CO
● Visit Dinosaur Museum in Fruita, CO
● Go slick rock bike riding
● Visit Arches National Park in Moab, UT
● Visit Canyonlands National Park near Moab, UT

Gunnison River

Aug 1- 3, 08

Wine Tasting (Denver Zoo)

Things to Do

● Explore the Colorado National Monument south of Fruita, CO
● Sample a variety of vineyards in Palisade and Grand Junction, CO
● Visit Dinosaur Museum in Fruita, CO
● Go slick rock bike riding
● Visit Arches National Park in Moab, UT
● Visit Canyonlands National Park near Moab, UT

Colorado River

Aug 1- 3, 08

Astronomy in the Wilderness (CO School of Mines)

Things to Do

● Explore the Colorado National Monument south of Fruita, CO
● Sample a variety of vineyards in Palisade and Grand Junction, CO
● Visit Dinosaur Museum in Fruita, CO
● Go slick rock bike riding
● Visit Arches National Park in Moab, UT
● Visit Canyonlands National Park near Moab, UT

Green River

Jul 30- Aug 3, 08

Geology (CO School of Mines)

Things to Do

● Explore Arches National Park
● Visit Canyonlands National Park
● Have dinner in Moab
● Go slick rock bike riding
● Drive through scenic Castle Valley
● Visit Dead Horse Point State Park

San Juan Islands

Jul 28- Aug 1, 08

Things to Do

● Visit the Whale Museum on Friday Harbor
● Explore Olympic National Park in Washington
● Climb Mt. Rainier in Washington
● Take the ferry to Vancouver Island, British Columbia
● Visit Butchart Gardens in Victoria on Vancouver Island, British Columbia
● Experience The Pike Place Market in Seattle, WA

Gunnison River

Jul 26- 27, 08

Things to Do

● Explore the Colorado National Monument south of Fruita, CO
● Sample a variety of vineyards in Palisade and Grand Junction, CO
● Visit Dinosaur Museum in Fruita, CO
● Go slick rock bike riding
● Visit Arches National Park in Moab, UT
● Visit Canyonlands National Park near Moab, UT

Colorado River

Jul 25- 27, 08

Sea Kayaking in Colorado

Things to Do

● Explore the Colorado National Monument south of Fruita, CO
● Sample a variety of vineyards in Palisade and Grand Junction, CO
● Visit Dinosaur Museum in Fruita, CO
● Go slick rock bike riding
● Visit Arches National Park in Moab, UT
● Visit Canyonlands National Park near Moab, UT

Colorado River

Jul 25- 27, 08

(Denver Zoo)

Things to Do

● Explore the Colorado National Monument south of Fruita, CO
● Sample a variety of vineyards in Palisade and Grand Junction, CO
● Visit Dinosaur Museum in Fruita, CO
● Go slick rock bike riding
● Visit Arches National Park in Moab, UT
● Visit Canyonlands National Park near Moab, UT

Colorado River to Moab

Jul 25- 27, 08

Things to Do

● Explore Arches National Park
● Visit Canyonlands National Park
● Have dinner in Moab
● Go slick rock bike riding
● Drive through scenic Castle Valley
● Visit Dead Horse Point State Park

Gunnison River

Jul 18- 20, 08

(Science Discovery)

Things to Do

● Explore the Colorado National Monument south of Fruita, CO
● Sample a variety of vineyards in Palisade and Grand Junction, CO
● Visit Dinosaur Museum in Fruita, CO
● Go slick rock bike riding
● Visit Arches National Park in Moab, UT
● Visit Canyonlands National Park near Moab, UT

Gunnison River

Jul 18- 20, 08

Things to Do

● Explore the Colorado National Monument south of Fruita, CO
● Sample a variety of vineyards in Palisade and Grand Junction, CO
● Visit Dinosaur Museum in Fruita, CO
● Go slick rock bike riding
● Visit Arches National Park in Moab, UT
● Visit Canyonlands National Park near Moab, UT

Colorado River

Jul 18- 20, 08

Wine Tasting

Things to Do

● Explore the Colorado National Monument south of Fruita, CO
● Sample a variety of vineyards in Palisade and Grand Junction, CO
● Visit Dinosaur Museum in Fruita, CO
● Go slick rock bike riding
● Visit Arches National Park in Moab, UT
● Visit Canyonlands National Park near Moab, UT

Colorado River

Jul 18- 20, 08

(CO School of Mines: Western Water Ways)

Things to Do

● Explore the Colorado National Monument south of Fruita, CO
● Sample a variety of vineyards in Palisade and Grand Junction, CO
● Visit Dinosaur Museum in Fruita, CO
● Go slick rock bike riding
● Visit Arches National Park in Moab, UT
● Visit Canyonlands National Park near Moab, UT

Colorado River

Jul 12- 13, 08

Women Only

Things to Do

● Explore the Colorado National Monument south of Fruita, CO
● Sample a variety of vineyards in Palisade and Grand Junction, CO
● Visit Dinosaur Museum in Fruita, CO
● Go slick rock bike riding
● Visit Arches National Park in Moab, UT
● Visit Canyonlands National Park near Moab, UT

Colorado River

Jul 12- 13, 08

Things to Do

● Explore the Colorado National Monument south of Fruita, CO
● Sample a variety of vineyards in Palisade and Grand Junction, CO
● Visit Dinosaur Museum in Fruita, CO
● Go slick rock bike riding
● Visit Arches National Park in Moab, UT
● Visit Canyonlands National Park near Moab, UT

Gunnison River

Jul 11- 13, 08

Star Gazing (Denver Museum)

Things to Do

● Explore the Colorado National Monument south of Fruita, CO
● Sample a variety of vineyards in Palisade and Grand Junction, CO
● Visit Dinosaur Museum in Fruita, CO
● Go slick rock bike riding
● Visit Arches National Park in Moab, UT
● Visit Canyonlands National Park near Moab, UT

Green River

Jul 9- 13, 08

Music Trips (Small Potatoes Music Group)

Things to Do

● Explore Arches National Park
● Visit Canyonlands National Park
● Have dinner in Moab
● Go slick rock bike riding
● Drive through scenic Castle Valley
● Visit Dead Horse Point State Park

San Juan Islands

Jul 7- 10, 08

Things to Do

● Visit the Whale Museum on Friday Harbor
● Explore Olympic National Park in Washington
● Climb Mt. Rainier in Washington
● Take the ferry to Vancouver Island, British Columbia
● Visit Butchart Gardens in Victoria on Vancouver Island, British Columbia
● Experience The Pike Place Market in Seattle, WA

Gunnison River

Jul 4- 6, 08

Things to Do

● Explore the Colorado National Monument south of Fruita, CO
● Sample a variety of vineyards in Palisade and Grand Junction, CO
● Visit Dinosaur Museum in Fruita, CO
● Go slick rock bike riding
● Visit Arches National Park in Moab, UT
● Visit Canyonlands National Park near Moab, UT

Colorado River to Moab

Jul 4- 6, 08

Things to Do

● Explore Arches National Park
● Visit Canyonlands National Park
● Have dinner in Moab
● Go slick rock bike riding
● Drive through scenic Castle Valley
● Visit Dead Horse Point State Park

Gunnison River

Jun 28- 29, 08

Things to Do

● Explore the Colorado National Monument south of Fruita, CO
● Sample a variety of vineyards in Palisade and Grand Junction, CO
● Visit Dinosaur Museum in Fruita, CO
● Go slick rock bike riding
● Visit Arches National Park in Moab, UT
● Visit Canyonlands National Park near Moab, UT

Gunnison River

Jun 27- 29, 08

(CO School of Mines and Zoo: Riparian Ecosystems)

Things to Do

● Explore the Colorado National Monument south of Fruita, CO
● Sample a variety of vineyards in Palisade and Grand Junction, CO
● Visit Dinosaur Museum in Fruita, CO
● Go slick rock bike riding
● Visit Arches National Park in Moab, UT
● Visit Canyonlands National Park near Moab, UT

White River

Jun 27- 29, 08

(URS Washington Division)

Things to Do

● Visit Fantasy Canyon (found along the dirt road near the take-out for your trip)
The White River is a very remote area of Utah.  There are very few attractions.

North Platte River

Jun 27- 29, 08

Things to Do

● Drive the Snowy Range Scenic Byway
● Visit the Hobo Hot Springs Pool (free)
● Excellent fishing
● Have dinner at the historic Saratoga Inn
● Play golf

Gunnison River

Jun 21- 22, 08

Family Trip

Things to Do

● Explore the Colorado National Monument south of Fruita, CO
● Sample a variety of vineyards in Palisade and Grand Junction, CO
● Visit Dinosaur Museum in Fruita, CO
● Go slick rock bike riding
● Visit Arches National Park in Moab, UT
● Visit Canyonlands National Park near Moab, UT

White River

Jun 20- 22, 08

Things to Do

● Visit Fantasy Canyon (found along the dirt road near the take-out for your trip)
The White River is a very remote area of Utah.  There are very few attractions.

Gunnison River

Jun 20- 22, 08

Wine Tasting (Denver Museum)

Things to Do

● Explore the Colorado National Monument south of Fruita, CO
● Sample a variety of vineyards in Palisade and Grand Junction, CO
● Visit Dinosaur Museum in Fruita, CO
● Go slick rock bike riding
● Visit Arches National Park in Moab, UT
● Visit Canyonlands National Park near Moab, UT

Dolores River

Jun 20- 22, 08