Imagine sitting next to the river watching the sun light reflect on the canyon wall, digging your toes into the cool sand and drinking a warm, fragrant, earthy cup of Grand Canyon cowboy coffee. This is your morning ritual on a Grand Canyon raft adventure with Arizona Raft Adventures. “Cowboy coffee” gets its name from…
Six Reasons Baby Boomers Love Adventure Travel with AzRA We know the 50+ crowd loves to travel. In fact, many of our guests are surprised to learn that our average age guest is fifty to sixty-five years old. Some ask why? Well, we think the answer lies within a combination of factors such as time,…
The Little America Hotel is one of our favorite Flagstaff hotels. Conveniently located right of Interstate 40, it is an iconic choice for travelers looking for lodging in Northern Arizona. It is an ideal location for our guests to stay as they travel in and out of Flagstaff for a Grand Canyon river raft expedition…
Each fall, Arizona Raft Adventures holds an adventure art contest called Images of Grand Canyon. Raft adventurers and Grand Canyon enthusiasts submit photos, paintings and sketches for a chance to win artistic bragging rights, AzRA retail gear and a discount off a Grand Canyon raft adventure. Furthermore, we select our favorite adventure art image for…
Are you looking for a unique AzRA Grand Canyon gift idea? We have a wonderful suggestion that is sure to impress — the AzRA Logo Stoneware Mug. It is a one-of-a-kind Grand Canyon gift idea. In fact, we consider it the perfect souvenir. It is a fantastic option for a truly unique memento of a…
When you see Grand Canyon bighorn sheep on a raft adventure, you’ll likely never forget it. They are amazing creatures to observe. The rams have iconic, impressive horns and the animals’ ability to run the steep cliff walls is fascinating. There are many additional impressive facts about Bighorn Sheep. Unfortunately, this symbol of the American…
The Grand Canyon Images Contest is a well-known occasion each year. Our guests submit various forms of art with a chance to become the feature image on the AzRA seasonal holiday card. We print approximately 2000 copies of the card and distribute this gorgeous thank you to guests, partners, vendors and friends within the industry….
Exploring the Grand Canyon by floating down the Colorado River with Arizona Raft Adventures provides the opportunity to see signs of ancient life including Grand Canyon rock art. The Ancient Puebloan people inhabited the American Southwest 800-1200 years ago. They lived, hunted and farmed in the Grand Canyon. Much of their existence remains a mystery, but…
Be smart and be safe. The knowledge of basic Bright Angel Trail hiking tips and etiquette comes in handy as you tackle the trail. Whether you go up the trail on the last day of an Upper Canyon raft adventure or down the trail on the first day of a Lower Canyon raft adventure, the…
As you prepare for your upcoming hike on the Bright Angel Trail, take into consideration basic Bright Angel Trail hiking etiquette. Yes, there is such thing as hiking etiquette! Bright Angel Trail hiking etiquette is a simple and polite customary code used among hikers on the trail. We also offer you Bright Angel Trail Hiking…
