The United States is home to an amazing array of multi-day (overnight) rafting expeditions. Using our years of experiences guiding rafts around the world, the staff at Rivers & Oceans came up with our list of the top 10 best rafting and camping … [Read more...] about Best Whitewater Rafting and Camping Trips in the United States
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Grand Canyon Helicopter Tours
Many people inquire about helicopter tours of Grand Canyon. In this post we break down aerial tour options for Grand Canyon National Park. Flights start in Las Vegas, the South Rim of Grand Canyon and Page, Arizona. These trips run year-round. In … [Read more...] about Grand Canyon Helicopter Tours
Vacation Guide to Flagstaff
Flagstaff is deemed "Arizona's destination for all seasons" and it is so true. There are plenty of things to do in Flagstaff whether you are just stopping in at the Little America the night before your Grand Canyon rafting adventure, or you've … [Read more...] about Vacation Guide to Flagstaff
Georgie White: Grand Canyon Rafting Pioneer
The crew at Rivers & Oceans wants to celebrate and highlight the one and only Georgie White, a true Grand Canyon river legend. Georgie may be the most influential person in modern Grand Canyon whitewater history. She made a huge impact on the … [Read more...] about Georgie White: Grand Canyon Rafting Pioneer
Removal of Lower Snake River dams is proposed in Idaho
The Pacific Northwest is one step closer to a huge conservation and river restoration proposal. On February 6, 2021, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson released a plan to address threats facing the Lower Snake River. The goal of this $34 billion dollar … [Read more...] about Removal of Lower Snake River dams is proposed in Idaho
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 … [Read more...] about Whitewater Rafting during COVID-19 Pandemic
Grand Canyon South Rim Food & Activities
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 Grand Canyon South Rim Food & Activities
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 … [Read more...] about Hiking In and Out Of The Grand Canyon
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?
