AN EXPLORATION OF THE CLASSICS ON THE RAPIDS

Southern Utah is noted for many outdoor activities and as the long cold winters slowly ease into spring, the locals and visitors to the State get the urge and the itch to get out and enjoy the incredible outdoor activities offered here. There are areas here that are emblazoned across tourist pamphlets and brochures to attract people from across the globe to visit Utah, but there are some lesser known activities that are just as fun and affordable that you might want to take a look at as well.

A rare treat is the annual Classical Music River Journey. In its 26th year in operation under the direction of Dvorak Expeditions, this mild saunter down the majestic Green River set to a backdrop of sheer red cliffs and a soundtrack offering professional performances of Bach, Mozart, Beethoven and Dvorak (the owner of Dvorak Expeditions is a descendant of the music pioneer) is bound to take your breath away. The journey down the river is an eight day excursion filled with laughs, beautiful scenery, stimulating conversations and of course awe-inspiring classical music.

The classically trained musicians come from symphonies and theatres all across America including Chicago, New York and Los Angeles and the river guides are seasoned professionals in their own right. The quaint town of Green River, Utah is nestled smack dab between the Canyonlands and Arches National Parks off I-70. But as you’re making your plans, keep in mind that no one under the age of five is permitted on the trip and dress for the weather. Temperatures drop slightly even in the summer months but during the day the sun beats down on the cool river water.

It’s a trip and a destination that is worth the marginal cost of airfare, a rental car to get there and of course the additional cost of floating the river.