When planning a rafting trip it's important to consider how to best protect yourself from the sun. The combination of all day exposure and reflected sunlight off the water can be intense. Proper protection allows you to get the most out of your trip … [Read more...] about Sun Protection while Whitewater Rafting
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Best Grand Canyon Rafting Trips
Updated: September 18, 2023 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 … [Read more...] about Best Grand Canyon Rafting Trips
Best Shoes and Sandals for Rafting, Camping & Hiking Trips
We receive many questions about the best footwear for rafting trips. The overwhelming number of rafting shoes and sandals on the market makes finding the ideal protection challenging. In this post we break down our favorite options for rafting, … [Read more...] about Best Shoes and Sandals for Rafting, Camping & Hiking Trips
Best Whitewater Rafting and Camping Trips in the United States
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
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
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
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
10 Reasons We Love Small Ship Cruises
Like most people, when I used to hear the word “cruise” I was flooded with images of huge ships overflowing with thousands of people. It wasn’t until I stumbled upon the world of small ship cruising that I had a total paradigm shift. I was living … [Read more...] about 10 Reasons We Love Small Ship Cruises
Elves Chasm and Redwall Cavern
The experience of rafting through Grand Canyon is completely unique to each traveler. Every trip down the Colorado River contains eye-opening, jaw-dropping, and awe-inspiring moments. Hidden deep in the Canyon are extraordinary places that you can … [Read more...] about Elves Chasm and Redwall Cavern