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Specialties
Hatch River Expeditions takes care of everything so that you can relax on the Colorado River whitewater rafting trip of your life! We have motorized and oar powered trips for the full length of the Grand Canyon. We also have upper and lower river trips for those with limited vacation time. Day adventures include hikes into side canyons to waterfalls, ancient ruins and amazing views. All food is provided. Our guides will amaze you with tall tales and tasty camp meals. We were the first in the business to offer trips to the public down the Grand Canyon leg of the Colorado River. Bus Hatch started offering tours 1932.
History
Established in 1932.
Bus Hatch started running the rivers of northeastern Utah in 1929. A carpenter by trade, Bus was curious what lay downstream of his hometown of Vernal, Utah. He built himself a boat and set out exploring the Green River.
Bus led the first ever commercial rafting trip in the United States. Soon, rivers in other parts of the country were luring Bus, and he took his first group down the Grand Canyon in 1934.
Bus continued to run rivers until his death in 1967. At that time, his son Ted took over the Grand Canyon operation and his son Don took over the Idaho and Utah operations. The Idaho and Utah operations have sold to large companies outside of the Hatch family. However, the Grand Canyon division remains strong and is owned and operated by a third generation member of the Hatch family: Bus’ grandson, Steve.