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Last Minute Grand Canyon Rafting Trips

If you're looking for a last-minute Grand Canyon rafting trip for 2024, there is availability and we find people last-minute spots on a weekly basis throughout the season. Here are some tips to help you secure your spot on a trip. Availability … [Read more...] about Last Minute Grand Canyon Rafting Trips

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Rafting Toilets in Grand Canyon

Written By - Carlie Woody - December 21, 2022 One of our most commonly asked questions here at Rivers & Oceans is the inevitable "What is the bathroom situation when rafting the Grand Canyon?". While we wish it was just as simple as plumbing … [Read more...] about Rafting Toilets in Grand Canyon

Best Grand Canyon Motor and oar rafts at the Little Colorado River

Best Grand Canyon Rafting Trips

Last Updated: April 13, 2025 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

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Crystal Rapid – Grand Canyon

Mile 98 One of the more infamous rapids of the Grand Canyon is Crystal Rapid. It ranks between 7-10 on the Grand Canyon rapid scale depending on how high the river is flowing. The rapid itself is created from Crystal Creek entering on river right … [Read more...] about Crystal Rapid – Grand Canyon

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Our Favorite Books for Grand Canyon Rafting Trips

Here are some of our favorite Grand Canyon rafting books for those interested rafting the Colorado River within Grand Canyon. This post just scratches the surface of the best writing on the Colorado River through Grand Canyon. Most Popular book on … [Read more...] about Our Favorite Books for Grand Canyon Rafting Trips

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Rapids and Wilderness: An Introduction to White Water Rafting

White water rafting offers a unique blend of wilderness and excitement. Whether you're seeking a mild float or an extreme expedition, there's a river rafting trip for you. In this guide, we'll cover everything you need to know about rafting, … [Read more...] about Rapids and Wilderness: An Introduction to White Water Rafting

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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

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Alaska Rafting Interactive Map

Below is a map of our favorite multi-day rafting trips in Alaska. Click on the icon on the top left corner of the map do see a drop down list of the rivers. You may also like our more detailed blog post about rafting in Alaska. The prices on the map … [Read more...] about Alaska Rafting Interactive Map

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What to Wear White Water Rafting (A Guide’s Perspective)

Let's go rafting! But now what to wear? Whether you’re experienced or a first timer, knowing what to wear rafting is one of the most important questions on any whitewater vacation. After the excitement of booking comes the “what to bring rafting?” … [Read more...] about What to Wear White Water Rafting (A Guide’s Perspective)

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