For the full original post, go to: Yampa River, Utah, Best Family Trips – National Geographic. By Kim Brown Seely

Floating along Yampa River. Photo Credit: “river-high-110522-61” © 2011 by Greg Hamilton (CC BY 2.0)

If adventure is the spice of life, then Yampa River is the spiciest place in Utah. Offering exciting activities such as rafting down rapids and climbing up canyons for spectacular views, this is the place for thrill-seeking families to go for their spring and summer vacations. Read more about this adrenaline-pumping vacation here and make sure to pack your sense of adventure.