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Is the One or Two Day Grand Canyon Rafting Trip Better?

One and two-day Grand Canyon rafting trips both provide an excellent experience with fun rapids, hiking, and scenic views. In this post we break down the major differences between the two trips. One day or Two days: Which Colorado River Rafting … [Read more...] about Is the One or Two Day Grand Canyon Rafting Trip Better?

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Monsoons in Grand Canyon

During the summer here in Northern Arizona, winds from the south blow in moisture from the Gulf of California. In the morning when the sun heats the Inner Canyon, hot air rises and collides with the cool, moist air above. This collision creates … [Read more...] about Monsoons in Grand Canyon

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Gear Spotlight: Rain Gear For Rafting Trips

Do I Really Need Rain Gear? Yes! You really do need a rain gear when river rafting, and here’s why: You will be getting wet. Which feels great when the air temperature is 115 degrees, there’s not a breath of breeze, and there are no clouds in … [Read more...] about Gear Spotlight: Rain Gear For Rafting Trips

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11 Items Not on Your Outfitter’s Grand Canyon Packing List

Every Grand Canyon rafting outfitter offers a unique perspective and has put a great deal of care in developing their packing list. Between our crew at Rivers & Oceans, we have decades of guiding whitewater rafting trips in Grand Canyon, giving … [Read more...] about 11 Items Not on Your Outfitter’s Grand Canyon Packing List

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