The Pacific Northwest is officially one step closer to the beginning of potentially a huge conservation and river restoration proposal. On February 6, 2021, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson released a plan to address the long overdue issue of threats … [Read more...] about Removal of Lower Snake River dams is proposed in Idaho
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Best Grand Canyon Rafting Trips
With over 100 different options, one question we often hear is "what is the best Grand Canyon rafting trip?" In this post we break down what makes for a quality white water rafting experience and discuss our favorite trip options for rafting the … [Read more...] about Best Grand Canyon Rafting Trips
2021 Whitewater Rafting during COVID-19 Pandemic
If you went on a river trip this summer you may have noticed some changes from previous years due to rafting with COVID. In spite of those changes most people came off their trips smiling and healthy! The ability to use the river as a place to … [Read more...] about 2021 Whitewater Rafting during COVID-19 Pandemic
A Local’s Guide to GCSR (Grand Canyon South Rim)
The Grand Canyon is quite the beast to conquer. Not just in the sense of backpacking the gnarly trails or rafting the biggest rapids, but also in the sense that the South Rim can be quite confusing for people first arriving. I worked in the park for … [Read more...] about A Local’s Guide to GCSR (Grand Canyon South Rim)
Best Rafting and Camping Trips in the United States
The United States is home to an amazing array of multi-day (overnight) rafting expeditions. At Rivers & Oceans we came up with our list of the top 10 best rafting and camping trips in the United States. These rafting trips are in no particular … [Read more...] about Best Rafting and Camping Trips in the United States
Hiking In and Out Of The Grand Canyon
If you are considering rafting either the Upper Section or the Lower Section of the Grand Canyon, you will be required to hike in or out of the Grand Canyon. The Upper Section requires a hike out, where as the Lower Section begins with a hike … [Read more...] about Hiking In and Out Of The Grand Canyon
One or Two Day Grand Canyon Rafting Trip?
One question we are often asked is the difference between a one-day and a two-day Grand Canyon rafting trip. Let’s break them down. Two primary differences On the two-day grand canyon rafting trip you’ll actively paddle rapids for the … [Read more...] about One or Two Day Grand Canyon Rafting Trip?
What to Wear Whitewater Rafting
Let's go rafting! But now what to wear? Whether you’re experienced or a first timer, knowing what to wear rafting is probably one of the most important questions on any whitewater vacation. After the excitement of booking and arranging logistics, … [Read more...] about What to Wear Whitewater Rafting
Running Lava Falls Rapid
Lava Falls, Grand Canyon National Park One hundred seventy-nine miles downstream from Lees Ferry on the Colorado River sits Lava Falls Rapid. A difficulty rating of Class 10 on the 1-10 Grand Canyon scale (Class V on the international scale of … [Read more...] about Running Lava Falls Rapid
