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CPAP in the Outdoors
CPAP in the Outdoors Abel O. Nelson Approximately 22 million Americans have some form of sleep apnea; I am one of those fortunate folks and must use a CPAP machine to…
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The Sierra Club Cup
A few months ago while organizing and cleaning up some of our old gear we came across some "Colorado River &…
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Chicken Salad Recipe
Over the years, we've had many compliments and questions about the meals we prepare on our river trips. We thought we would share a recipe with those of you who…
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Take Action Now to Save the Grand Canyon Again!
A new bill, that would be detrimental to the Grand Canyon, has been introduced by Senators McCain(AZ) and Hatch(UT), among others, that would block the United States Department of the…
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Grand Canyon, a poem byAmil Quayle
Grand Canyon I speak now of that Grand Canyon which lies within each of us. There are pre-Cambrian rocks at the center, the core, and talus from yesterday's fall; marble…
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Happy 95th Birthday National Park Service!
Today marks the 95th Birthday of the National Park Service. The National Park Service Organic Act was signed on August 25, 1916 by Woodrow Wilson establishing the National Park Service…
What does CRATE stand for in the rafting world?
Colorado River & Trail Expeditions is our official company name. Most of our friends and guests over the years refer to our rafting company as CRATE. CRATE is an acronym…
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Summer Nights On The River
There is an old Mormon hymn that ends with the words, "Day is done; all is well." This is the feeling one gets on the river as daylight fades to…
