Ride the mighty Yampa river, one of the last free-flowing rivers in North America.
Known as the Jewel of the West, the Yampa River is one of North America’s last undammed river ecosystems. Rising in the Rocky Mountains and flowing through NW Colorado, It’s a living showcase of the diversity of life a free-flowing river supports. Ride the rapids through Dinosaur National Monument while exploring rich ecological and cultural delights.
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F eatured organizations in episode
F eatured organizations in episode
OARS
OARS has guided river trips since 1969 and, now stewarding more than 35 rivers, OARS is one of the most respected and environmentally responsible outfitting companies in the world
Dinosaur National Monument
Managed by the National Park Service. Whether your passion is science, adventure, history or scenery, Dinosaur offers much to explore.
River Runners Transport
Provides custom rental and shuttle services to river runners on the Green and Yampa Rivers in eastern Utah and western Colorado.
American Rivers
Advocates to keep rivers healthy and free while ensuring people have the water they need by protecting wild rivers, restoring damaged rivers and conserving clean water for people and nature.
Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources serves the people of Utah by managing and protecting the state's wildlife.
Friends of the Yampa
Our mission is to protect and enhance the environmental and recreational integrity of the Yampa River and its tributaries, through stewardship, advocacy, education and partnerships.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Working with others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.
F eatured people in episode
Featured people in episode
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Matt Rice
- Southwest Regional Director, American Rivers
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Rob Billerbeck
- Colorado River Coordinator, National Park Service
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Thomas Chart
- Director, Upper Colorado River Endangered Fish Recovery Program
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Shawn Cole
- Fish Biologist, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
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Jason Corzine
- President and CEO, Telluride Foundation
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Mike Fiebig
Director - Southwest River Protection, American Rivers
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Melanie Fischer
- Information and Education Coordinator at Upper Colorado River Endangered Fish Recovery Program, US Fish and Wildlife Service
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Elizabeth Hightower Allen
- Independent Editor, has worked with Outside and National Geographic Jennifer Holloway, Executive Director, Craig, Colorado, Chamber of Commerce
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Matt House
- Photographer
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Hattie Johnson
- Southern Rockies Stewardship Director, American Whitewater
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Kevin Kappenman
- Research Fish Biologist, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Center
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Zane Kessler
- Director of Government Relations, Colorado River District
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Jennifer Holloway
- Executive Director, Craig, Colorado, Chamber of Commerce
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Tom Kiernan
- President and CEO, American Rivers
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Holly Kirkpatrick
- Public Information and External Affairs Manager, Yampa Water Conservancy District
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Deirdre Macnab
- Former President, League of Women Voters
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Lindsey Marlow
- Executive Director, Friends of the Yampa
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Jay Pressl
- CEO and Founder, Automox
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Heather Sackett
- Managing Editor, Aspen Journalism; Editor and Reporter, The Water Desk
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John Saunders, Ph.D
- Professor, Wilderness Studies, Colorado Mountain College
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Paul Scolari
- Superintendent of Dinosaur National Monument, National Park Service
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Mitch Stypinski
- Secretary, Friends of the Yampa
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Nathan Vargas
- Biological Science Technician, U.S. Fish and Wildlife
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Kent Vertrees
- Recreation and Education Coordinator, Friends of the Yampa
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Jennifer Wellman
- Board Member, Friends of the Yampa; Freshwater Project Director, The Nature Conservancy
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Tim Wohlgenant
- Executive Director, Yampa Valley Community Foundation; Senior VP and CEO, Trust for Public Land