Battered, bruised, and looking downright pitiful, Wesley had seen better days. By 2015, near the end of Wesley’s storied career at AzRA (Arizona Raft Adventures), this once-gleaming white-and-blue aluminum dory, standing 18 feet long and 6 feet wide, looked less like a sleek river vessel and more like a crumpled soda can after a rough…
Meet Tyler Jameson We introduce you to one of AzRA’s Advisory Committee members, Tyler! She started serving on our AC last year (which is a 3-year term), which means she’s a part of a group of elected guides that represent all of the AzRA guide staff to work together with the management team. She’s been…
What to Expect: Plant-Based Food Options for Your Next AzRA Trip Whether it’s for environmental, ethical, or health reasons, Arizona Raft Adventures is committed to offering plant-based options on our river trips. From a vegetarian’s perspective, the thoughtfulness that goes into these dietary accommodations is truly impressive. Our Typical Menu: On the river, we serve…
Get Excited for Your Adventure by Reading All About Grand Canyon! by Beth Henshaw Your trip is booked, you’re counting down the days until you set sail on the Colorado River. The rapids, shooting stars, camp stories, and delicious meals are all you can think about. No need to wait- travel to the Grand Canyon…
Unveiling Grand Canyon’s Secrets: Day Hiking Overview of Our Raft Adventures Hiking and Exploring on Our Grand Canyon Rafting Adventures Hiking is an integral part of all our rafting adventures. In fact, you might say the rafts are just a way to get from one hike to the next, as exploring the Grand Canyon on…
Everything you need to know to prepare for the 2026 Opening Day Thank you for your interest in rafting with us in 2026! We look forward to getting you on the Colorado River through Grand Canyon. Below you’ll find all of the details you’ll need to be prepared for our 2026 opening day. If you…
The Sarong: The Most Useful Item You Can Bring on Your Grand Canyon Rafting Adventure Why is it so wrong not to bring a sarong on your rafting adventure? You might be wondering why this seemingly simple piece of lightweight fabric is on our packing list. A sarong is much more than just a versatile…
Thoughts from Mikah Meyer-Travel Blogger, Speaker & Advocate River trips are my favorite form of travel. Getting on the water, for days at a time. Nothing to do but focus on beautiful nature while disconnecting from the digital world. Woooooo! Sign, Me, Up! I love multi-day river trips so much, that when the outdoors brand…
Clouds and What They Tell You Guest Post by Greg Zielinski Imagine being on a long Grand Canyon rafting trip and you are out of touch with weather forecasts, but you would like to know if there is a chance that you will encounter some precipitation or especially thunderstorms in the next 12 hours or…
Meet Steven Mace Another one of our stellar guides to introduce you to this month! Though, frankly, they’re all stellar. 😉 Here at AzRA, we call Steven “Mace”, and that’s how he introduces himself on river trips too. Mace is an all-around great guide, with a fun personality, always ready for adventure, always with a…
