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rafters floating in the shade with walls of Grand Canyon all around

Grand Canyon Rafting Itinerary: A Typical Day

Here is a typical day during the middle of a Grand Canyon rafting adventure. Breakfast & Camp Break Down A little after sunrise, the day starts with a morning call for "CoFFEEee!" At this point most people start to rise and many partake in … [Read more...] about Grand Canyon Rafting Itinerary: A Typical Day

Grand Canyon monsoon

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

grand canyon dory running left at Lava Falls Rapid

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

rafters covered up for sunny day of rafting

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

looking at the Colorado River from within Redwall Cavern

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

Angler holding fish in raft over the river

Grand Canyon Colorado River Fishing

Unbeknown to most, the Colorado River within Grand Canyon and some of its tributaries have fantastic fishing. Every day Lees Ferry Anglers launches at Lees Ferry heading upstream for the best fishing below Glen Canyon Dam. While not quite as good, … [Read more...] about Grand Canyon Colorado River Fishing

Confluence of the Little Colorado and Colorado Rivers in Grand Canyon

Little Colorado River – Grand Canyon

The Little Colorado River (aka LCR) is the largest tributary to the Colorado River within Grand Canyon and one of 4 rivers within Grand Canyon National Park. Almost 340 miles long, the Little Colorado stretches through Arizona across the Navajo … [Read more...] about Little Colorado River – Grand Canyon

raft running Lava Falls Rapid on the Colorado River

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

havasu falls dropping into pool

Havasu Creek and Havasu Falls: Grand Canyon

Havasu Falls might be the most famous secret spot on Earth. Within the desert of Arizona at the bottom of the Grand Canyon, Havasu Creek flows into the Colorado River. Though the location is well know, a first hand experience of its blue-green water … [Read more...] about Havasu Creek and Havasu Falls: Grand Canyon

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