EarthTrek Expeditions

10/22/2021

Fall is in the air and our 2021 season is now over. We cannot be more grateful for all of our guests who chose to spend their vacation time with us as well as the wonderful wedding couples who tied the knot here at EarthTrek this past year. We are also grateful for our incredible partner OARS American River Outpost / OARS - Whitewater Rafting for working with us to give our guests a memorable trip down the river. We want to shout out a big 🍂THANK YOU 🍂 to all of you!

Now let’s hope for some much needed winter rain and snow to replenish our watersheds and an even better 2022 season!

05/12/2021

Take it from a few of the locals, after a day of floating down the river, families love hanging out at EarthTrek!

A camping and rafting trip on the American River will be sure to delight your whole flock this summer. Please visit our website for more information:

www.earthtrekexpeditions.com

12/25/2020

Our very own Christmas tree under the winter solstice sky as Jupiter and Saturn neared their conjunction several nights ago.

2020 has been without a doubt a very strange and challenging year, but we have immense gratitude for our valued guests that put their trust in us this past season and gave us the opportunity to provide a safe and enjoyable outdoor experience during these uncertain times.
We are eagerly looking forward to better days and hope that the new year ahead brings some much needed solace to the world.
All of us at EarthTrek want to wish you and yours a healthy and happy holiday season and hope to see you in 2021 on the American River!

08/12/2020

Weekend camping packages now available! Cool off this summer by the American River and stay in one of our cabin tents or riverside platform tents.

During select weekends through Labor Day, we are offering a special weekend camping package that includes delicious meals prepared safely by our staff. Due to COVID-19, we are reducing the amount of guests staying with us to allow for generous spacing in camp. We are taking COVID-19 very seriously and our top priority is to keep our guests as safe and comfortable as possible.

Please click the link below for more information about weekend camping packages and to make a reservation. Whitewater rafting on the American River is also available, please contact us to inquire.

https://www.earthtrekexpeditions.com/page.cfm?id=2020camping

01/19/2020

Some of our long-time EarthTrek guests might remember our beloved friend and river guide Stevie Armantrout, who was such an incredible presence here at EarthTrek. Unfortunately Stevie passed away ten years ago, but his positive impact on our company and our guests will be everlasting.

Stevie's daughter Melanie is now facing some extremely devastating health challenges and her mother Amy needs some help to ensure care for her daughter going into the future.

We are reaching out to the EarthTrek family to share Melanie's story. Please click on the GoFundMe link below to read about Melanie and her struggle with schizophrenia. Even if you are unable to donate we kindly ask if you'd like and/or share this post with your friends. The power of the river community is strong and every bit truly helps this wonderful family in need.

Janeen Stewart Schizophrenia Sucks-Support Melanie Armantrout 10 years ago today, the people of Coloma and Garden Valley lost a pillar of the community. Stevi

12/25/2019

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the EarthTrek family to yours! We are grateful for all of our wonderful guests over the past year. We wish everyone a great new year ahead and hope to see you sometime soon on the American River!

We‘d also like to thank Mountain Enterprises and everyone else involved with helping to give our “Christmas tree” a set of new lights so the entire community could enjoy some holiday spirit this season as they pass by on the bridge. 🎄

07/01/2019

We are excited to be partnering up with .co in September as the host of this year’s Outwild festival. Looking forward to being involved with this hardworking group of people and being witness to all the incredible things they have planned for Outwild!
Photo credits: .co

https://www.outwild.co/outwild-2019

06/15/2019

Thank you Real Weddings for highlighting our wedding venue and Jamie and Phillip's beautiful ceremony on their blog. EarthTrek does more than just rafting, check out our wedding packages at www.colomaweddings.com

06/02/2019

Any Baywatch fans out there? Did you know that EarthTrek starred in the 1992 episodes “River of No Return”? Go on over to Amazon Prime Video today and watch as Pamela Anderson and the Hoff take on the American River in this blast from the past!

04/06/2019

It’s beginning to look a lot like spring around here! Who’s getting excited for warmer days ahead and some river time? ☀️

03/07/2019

A brief, beautiful break in the storm this evening here at camp.
With all the rain and snow we’ve been getting this winter, it sure looks like it’s gearing up to be a great spring and summer for whitewater rafting. Although it is still cold and rainy, it’s time to start thinking about warmer days ahead on the river! Give us a call soon to make a reservation and get your summer camping and rafting adventures on the books. Hope to see you this season on the American River!

11/01/2018

As a Coloma/Lotus Valley tradition every Halloween eve, folks put a carved pumpkin on the bridge crossing Highway 49 (the bridge adjacent to our camp). We have broke the record this year with over 400 pumpkins! We love our small community here and enjoyed viewing all the creative jack-o-lanterns.

10/02/2018

Today we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Wild & Scenic Rivers Act.

Protecting free-flowing rivers is critical for also protecting scenic and recreational values, cultural resources, and wildlife habitat in some of America’s most treasured and abundant natural landscapes.

07/27/2018

07/07/2018

EarthTrek in the wild!
There is so much to see, do, and explore in El Dorado County. Within a two hour drive of our campground are many beautiful Sierra lakes, miles of hiking trails, and endless other recreational opportunities. Make EarthTrek your base camp for exploration in El Dorado County! 📸

06/23/2018

We ❤️ company picnics! Thank you to Aerometals for having us host your corporate event again this year.
A company picnic with whitewater rafting is the perfect way to celebrate the hardworking staff of your business. Please contact us for more information about the various types of corporate events we can offer. @ Lotus, California

05/22/2018

River front views of last evening’s 🌈

05/07/2018

Another beautiful weekend wedding at EarthTrek. We enjoy making our guests’ special day as unique and memorable as possible.
Now is the time to start planning for your 2019 wedding celebration. Please contact us today for more information!