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The Colorado River got so low, rafting companies canceled this popular trip for the first time

By Salt Lake Tribune · August 26, 2026 · 1 min read
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Historic low river flows forced at least two Utah rafting outfitters to pull trips from Westwater Canyon for the first time in their decades-long histories. Still, they say this summer isn't as bad as it can get for rafting.

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