Western Grand Canyon rafting trip is the ideal trip for many first time rafters. Experience the feeling sleeping beneath the stars a mile deep in the earth. Here are more reasons why we love this 3 and 4 day Grand Canyon rafting … [Read more...] about Advantages of Western Grand Canyon Rafting Trips
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Rafting the Grand Canyon in 1896
Launching in Green River, Wyoming On August 27, 1896, George Flavell and Ramon Montez launched their homemade, fifteen-and-a-half-foot boat, the Panthon, from Green River, Wyoming. The two intended to make the first recreational rafting trip … [Read more...] about Rafting the Grand Canyon in 1896
Jon Hamilton’s Up Run of the Colorado River
Jon Hamilton's 1960 Up Run New Zealander, Jon Hamilton, the son of jet boat inventor Bill Hamilton, led the first successful upstream run of the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon, arriving at Lee’s Ferry with three of the four boats after … [Read more...] about Jon Hamilton’s Up Run of the Colorado River
Best Sunscreens for Rivers & Oceans
When playing in rivers and oceans, we want sunscreen that will protect us as well as the criters in the water. Testing by the EWG (Environmental Working Group) and Consumer Reports points towards zinc based sunblocks being the safest and best … [Read more...] about Best Sunscreens for Rivers & Oceans
Grand Canyon Side Hikes
Side Hiking in Grand Canyon Hiking side canyons is one of the best perks of rafting Grand Canyon. Amongst the desert landscapes are magical grottos, waterfalls, ferns and monkey flowers and views that few get to see. I have been a rafting guide on … [Read more...] about Grand Canyon Side Hikes
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
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
5 Packing Mistakes To Avoid
Avoiding Common Packing Mistakes I’ve guided about 150 rafting trips in Grand Canyon and I’ve seen a lot of packing faux pas that cause my guests more hassle (and some times embarrassment) than necessary. Below are the five most common mistakes … [Read more...] about 5 Packing Mistakes To Avoid
Grand Canyon Biotic Zones
Between Canada and Mexico, the United States has 7 biotic zones. Biotic zones are regions that have common plant and animal communities based upon environmental tolerances. Surprisingly, the Grand Canyon contains five of those zones between the … [Read more...] about Grand Canyon Biotic Zones
