I've never been river rafting before & world wide gave me an amazing first time experience. I'm…read morealready planning my next trip!! We set out on Wednesday for 4 days & 3 nights with a group of 15! Our guides, Tommy & Zak we're so much fun & such incredible cooks! We ate so well. And they were so knowledgeable about Ancient Indian facts, rocks & geography. They really did it all. Sleeping arrangements were awesome-- cots under the stars or tents. There were optional hikes (easy hikes). The rapids were amazing & our drivers were so skilled & knowledgeable. It never felt unsafe. They were very concerned about our safety! The last was sad when we all had to head our separate ways! I cannot wait to go back!

Wow! What an awesome trip our youth group just had! Our guides were so fun and totally organized…read more The food provided was delicious. I think teens and adults were both happy. The canyons down the Colorado river are so breathtakingly beautiful, and it was fun to see them from the river. It was an excellent trip and I'd definitely go back on a trip with them again! This company has these tours down and does an amazing job.

Everything went well. Picked up on time in a sparkling clean shuttle bus with Ryan as our guide…read more Ryan is laid back, friendly, knowledgeable and was sensitive to the needs of a primarily retired group of tourists without making an issue of anything. The day was gorgeous, the photo ops were many and the lunch was very good. We had a wonderful time.

Loved our amazing tour with Moab in a Day company! Small group, lovely picnic lunch, marvelous…read moreguide & organized owner, Pauline!!!

This was one of the best things ever. Our group ( Dad, Mom, 2 adult kids and spouses, and 2 teenage…read moregrand kids) had an amazing 4 hour tour with "Broncho Beverly" . We went up and down slick rock places that seemed impossible to navigate but she led us through without any issues. Scenery was beautiful and all in all this was just plain fun. Ron and Becky Park City, Ut.

Amazing, heart stopping tour. We had the best guide in Moab. Beverly, and she took our family on…read morean amazing adventure. We had such a great time and will be back to take on some of the tougher terrain.

Took a 6 day trip thru the canyons lands. It was an a MAZE 'n experience made all that much better…read morewith the professional and properly prepared guides at Western Spirit.

I just finished my family's FIFTH trip with Western Spirit. It has always been a treat and…read morefantastic experience. ALWAYS. On several levels: MANAGEMENT: The folks are easy to speak to, one-on-one and very responsive. They'll take care of any unique needs you might have. They just want to get it right. This is a very service-oriented team. GUIDES: every single one of the guides we've had has had some sort of "get 'er done" training. My goodness -- they wake up so early and hep with EVERYTHING: tents, food and cooking, bike repair, ideas for fun in town, and of course how to best ride! -- anything and everything. DA FOOD : OMG THE FOOD IS SO GOOD. This is gourmet eating, breakfast, lunch and dinner. And coffee and cold cereal available before the main hot breakfast, and appetizers before dinner! What the heck??? Oh, and there are endless snacks available. Don't bring any snacks! I thought with all the exercise I was going to get, I would lose weight! These guys won't let that happen with all the great food they throw at you... :) SPECIALITY REQUESTS: My family is vegan, and the guides go above and beyond to make sure that not only was there plenty of vegan options available, but to make sure that no one else ate the vegan food before my family finished it. They also were very good about not cross-contaminating -- a HUGE plus. SO, if you have ANY dietary or allergy restrictions, you feel totally safe. GREAT FOR FAMILY BONDING: They understand that some kids and adults are slower than others. They meet everyone at their level -- whatever that might be. My youngest one was a bit slower than the other kids on the trail, but he was the youngest in the group and never felt out of place and left behind. The guides were awesome with him. TRAILS, BIKING SKILLS, EXERCISE AND FUN: Your riding will improve massively on these trails, which are epic and beautiful. The guides choose the very best trails, and they are AWESOME. There are never ending other fun things to do (depending on the trip): hikes and tubing, or just goofing around in camp with kids' stuff and games and stories. You will be amazed how much exercise you will get and not even know it! The fun factor here is also great. really great. They are prepared for everything: sunscreen, snacks. took kits and repair stuff, lights -- everything. Will I do yet another Western Spirit trip next year? Yes, for sure. The challenge is which one? Thank you, Tim and Ben. What a great trip you made for us.

We planned our full day at Canyonlands NP around a bunch of shorter hikes because of the heat, and…read morethis one was perfect for that list. At approx 1.2 miles roundtrip to hit both the first and second overlooks at Upheaval Dome, it took us about 1 hour to complete including time spent at the overlooks. Located in Island in the Sky district, the access point to this hike is on paved road and easily accessible without an offroad vehicle. There is a parking lot nearby, but it gets full easily so just plan ahead. Beautiful views of the geographical wonder that is Upheaval Dome with surprisingly different views at each overlook. More of a moderate hike, it's more difficult between the first and second overlook than at the beginning. But I found that portion to be a more enjoyable hike than the first second. Go figure. There is next to zero shade cover on this trail (especially when hiking from the first to second overlook), so make sure to bring your hat and wear sunscreen. And it gets so incredibly hot, so bring lots of water. The hike is shorter, but with that sun glaring down, you will get hot, thirsty, and tired quickly. Overall, a good hiking choice to introduce yourself to Canyonlands National Park.

Loved this short little hike up to Upheaval Dome! There are so many wonderful little hikes that you…read morecan do while in Canyonlands National Park. Instead of doing one longer hike, I decided to switch it up a bit and do several smaller hikes to really take in the diversity and different scenery of the trails here. Upheaval Dome is just one of many shorter hikes located within the Island in the Sky district of Canyonlands National Park. It's not too far of a drive from the Island in the Sky visitor's center, and it provides an incredible view of the Upheaval Dome Crater and beautiful geographic landscapes between the Colorado and Green Rivers. The trail is moderate and only about 1.3 miles long in total. Its' rocky terrain, steepish inclines, and hot weather is what pushes this hike rating from easy to moderate. The trail starts off inclining up several steps until you reach the first overlook of the Upheaval Dome Crater. It's so amazing to see this crater up close. Scientists have predicted that it got here from either a meteorite or from a salt dome uplift. Either way, the geologic features of this crater are very unique and really fun to view. From here, you can continue for another .5 miles until you reach the second overlook. The terrain changes a bit from rocky to slick rock here. In fact, there are some pretty gnarly parts of the trail where you'll be doing some light rock climbing up slick rocks. Had to get on my bum to get down some of these slick rocks, but it wasn't too bad. I'd still recommend it with caution of course. After you make it to the second overlook, you'll be rewarded with sweeping views of the many canyons, mesas, and colorful buttes in the distance. The views are truly amazing up there! One thing to note is that although this is a short hike, you shouldn't underestimate the amount of water that you'll need to bring. It gets so HAWT out there, and there are no water stations in the park (with the exception of the visitor's center). Make sure to pack enough water and some food while you're at it as there are no amenities here except for restrooms. And of course, lather up on the sunscreen and bring sunglasses and a hat because you're gonna need it. Hiking shoes with good ankle support would be best and will also work for the majority of the other hikes in this park. If you're planning on hiking Upheaval Dome, I'd also recommend the short hike at Whale Rock as it's located right on the same street right before this stop. Upheaval Dome is also the start of the strenuous 8 mile Syncline Loop Trail. Parking is limited, but since this is a shorter hike, people don't tend to stay here for very long. I'd say this was my favorite mini hike within the Island in the Sky District of Canyonlands National Park. I'd highly recommend it for the views and quick workout.

This is one of the more underrated hikes in Canyonlands National Park. Mesa Arch and Grand View…read morePoint draw all of the crowds. But I think Whale Rock Trail is just as cool. It is a short hike and there are very few people on the trail. The trail climbs about 100 to 140 feet from its base. I like that you get great panoramic views of the park once you are on top of the dome. It is less than a mile round trip from the parking lot to Whale Rock. They call it Whale Rock because this long sandstone dome resembles the back of a whale from afar. You want to wear shoes with good traction if you want to walk up the side of the dome. It is a steep drop-off if you slip. We came up here before sunset and enjoyed the view of the surrounding canyons and the cool breeze. There is a lot of room to walk around and explore while on top of this mesa. The Upheaval Dome Trail is a short drive from here if you want to check out another part of the park. Whale Rock is part of a large outer ring of sandstone that surrounds the Upheaval Dome formation.

Absolutely stunning views of the valley from the top of Whale Rock! Although this trail is right…read moredown the road from Upheaval Dome, it doesn't seem to get as many visitors. I basically had this entire trail all to myself and literally only passed 2 people (one on my way up and another on my way back). The trail itself is super short at just one mile long roundtrip and features some of the most picturesque views of the Green River Valley and its' incredible geologic landscapes. The trail starts of pretty easy via a flat path through dry terrain and desert foliage. Soon after, the trail switches from a flat paved path to a scramble up slick rocks. The trail actually becomes a little harder to follow at this point, but there are several cairns that will help lead the way. You'll basically scale up the large rock until you reach a dead end. This dead end is what provides the 360 degree views of the most stunning mesas, buttes, and canyons in the park. The views are just simply breathtaking here! What makes it even more enjoyable is that there aren't many people on this trail. Like, at ALL. Mesa Arch and Upheaval Dome are a lot more popular, but this baby deserves some praise as well. Aside from the amazing views of the valley, the view of Whale Rock itself ain't too shabby. It gets its' name because the long curving spine of this rock resembles that of a whale. At first I couldn't really see it, but then it started to grow on me. It is reminiscent of a whale. It's a super short hike, but it gets really hot up there! Make sure to bring water with you as there aren't any water stations in the park aside from the visitor's center. Since this trail is far less trafficked, parking is pretty must a breeze! There isn't a restroom at this trailhead, but if you need to use one, there are some just up the street at Upheaval Dome. If you're planning on hiking Upheaval Dome, this is a great mini hike to add either before or after since it's so close. Definitely worth a stop for the views and solidarity.

Travis was a great guide. We followed him in my Bronco. Did fins n things and Hell's revenge. He…read moregave us two way radios for communication and got out every time he needed to show us the proper line for an ascent or decent. As he got to feel comfortable with my skill, he let us do more and more on our own. Overall great experience and clearly knew the trails--all the pitfalls and proper lines. Would use again in a heartbeat. I learned a ton and feel really confident.

Our tour guide was Don and he was awesome! Very knowledgeable- we had a great time and would do…read moreagain. Highly recommend

Mesa Arch is one of the most photographed arches in Utah. It is located in Canyonlands National…read morePark. The hike to the arch is only a half mile from Island in the Sky Road and is relatively easy to hike. The parking lot has about 35 spots and fills up quick. Especially at sunrise and during peak seasons. Mesa Arch is Canyonlands National Park's most famous attraction and is seen on most of their promo material. Mesa Arch is a 27-foot-long natural arch that sits at the edge of a mesa top. You get stunning views of the canyons below and of the La Sal Mountains in the background. The best time to come here is at sunset because the bottom of the arch glows red. Unfortunately, I couldn't get here until midday. But it is still an amazing arch to see in person at any time of the day because of its size and the amazing views behind it. We sat on the ledge for some time and enjoyed the cool breeze and the view.

The first time I came to Mesa Arch was in 2015 in the early morning like 4:30am when it was so cold…read moreand dark a bunch of lined up cameras ready for the sunrise. lol it was funny but also so beautiful to see the starburst in your pics. This time 2026 just went in the middle of the day. It's a short quarter mile to the arch. There are 2 ways to go. Main one is going up the pathway. The other is to the left of the main pathway. Both take you there and back around.