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
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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
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
A Glimpse in Time | The Queen of Glen Canyon: Katie Lee
Katie Lee: The Queen of the Canyon Hollywood actress, revered folk singer, and unwavering environmentalist. Known for her spunk and a penchant for dropping f-bombs, Katie Lee was a Jill of all trades. She became one of the most outspoken opponents … [Read more...] about A Glimpse in Time | The Queen of Glen Canyon: Katie Lee
Clint’s First Time Rafting
Our friend, Clint, returned from his first time rafting Grand Canyon — and we asked him how it went! Clint took the five-day Lower Grand Canyon rafting trip that began with a 9.7 mile hike into Grand Canyon via the Bright Angel … [Read more...] about Clint’s First Time Rafting
Groups, Charter, Custom, and Private Trips
Depending who you talk with group, custom, charter and private trips all sound the same. Below is a quick breakdown of the differences between these terms and the advantages of each type of trip. Groups A group is typically at least 12 people … [Read more...] about Groups, Charter, Custom, and Private Trips
Luxury (Safari-Style) Rafting Trips
One of the common requests for our custom rafting adventures is to have additional luxury. Safari style trips allow for the enjoyment of the outdoors without the need to "rough it." With a range of possibilities available, trip customization allows … [Read more...] about Luxury (Safari-Style) Rafting Trips
Whitewater Rafting Layover Days
Layover days are an incredible addition to multi-day rafting trips providing a day without rafting in the middle of the trip. Our guests overwhelming enjoy layover days when we are able to schedule them which is much easier to do on custom and … [Read more...] about Whitewater Rafting Layover Days
Our Favorite Grand Canyon Rafting Videos
This post started out as a how to spend time at home during the pandemic since many of us were unable to get outside like we usually do. While our purpose is helping people find a Grand Canyon Rafting trip it's still fun to share our favorite Grand … [Read more...] about Our Favorite Grand Canyon Rafting Videos
