The closest and best white water rafting near Las Vegas is on the Colorado River through Grand Canyon. In this post we discuss the basic information for the three best options including where trips meet and how to travel between the meeting place and … [Read more...] about Whitewater Rafting Near Las Vegas
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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
Advantages of Western Grand Canyon Rafting Trips
Advantages of Western Grand Canyon 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 … [Read more...] about Advantages of Western Grand Canyon Rafting Trips
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
Grand Canyon Side Hikes
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 the Colordao River for 15 … [Read more...] about Grand Canyon Side Hikes
Grand Canyon Rapids
How Rapids Are Formed Grand Canyon rapids are generally formed when debris washes down a side-canyon into the Colorado River. The debris backs up the Colorado River and at times makes the main channel narrower. Due to the increased gradient and … [Read more...] about Grand Canyon Rapids
Photography Tips for Grand Canyon Rafting Trips
I started guiding river trips in Grand Canyon in 1983 and took pictures on all my trips. As my interest in capturing the experience grew, I increasingly spent more money on film and processing through the years. I quickly realized I had better start … [Read more...] about Photography Tips for Grand Canyon Rafting Trips
Grand Canyon Rafting Companies
All 17 Grand Canyon Rafting Outfitters While each outfitter believes they are the best Grand Canyon Rafting Company, there isn't a clear stand-out as all the companies run high-quality trips. Another equally common and challenging question is … [Read more...] about Grand Canyon Rafting Companies
