What you will eat on a Grand Canyon rafting trip! Many of our guests expect that they’ll be eating canned Beanee Weenees, or lots of hot dogs and carbs and general junk food. Although we do pack things like Pringles and cookies (much beloved by everyone once they are on the river!), most of our…
How Wilderness, Backcountry Adventures and Being Outside Can Improve Your Mental Health Guest blog post by AzRA Guide Laura Fallon It is no secret that time in blue and green spaces is good for your mental health. There are literally endless studies and articles that will tell you it’s true. But in addition to those…
What Do Obituaries and Rafting Through Grand Canyon Have in Common? by Sharon Hester What a Surprise In the course of my job as Social Media Coordinator here at AzRA (ARIZONA RAFT ADVENTURES), it was a surprise to discover that the most common internet posts or news articles featuring the words “Grand Canyon Rafting” were…
Sustainable Eco-Tourism with Arizona Raft Adventures: Millennials Leading the Way Millennials, also known as Generation Y, increasingly prioritize sustainability and environmental responsibility in their travel choices. This is very important to us as a Grand Canyon outfitter because we make as many choices to be sustainable as possible! As this generation seeks meaningful and eco-friendly…
Grand Canyon Trips 1989-2021 Written by Mildred Cox, about all of her AzRA trips! I took my first white water river trip in 1980 and have since done 23. The most recent trip was through Grand Canyon with AzRA in May/June 2021. My first Grand Canyon trip was with AzRA in 1989, and since then,…
Meet Kayla Stephens We’re so happy to share this month’s guide profile with you so you can learn a bit about the ever-bubbly and so lovely Kayla Stephens. If you’ve ever done a trip with Kayla, you’ll know exactly what she means! She always has a positive, can do attitude, and loves helping our guests…
Learn more about Volcanos in Northern Arizona Guest post by Greg Zielinski Driving toward the Grand Canyon along Routes 180, 64, 89 and I40 from Flagstaff and other parts of Northern Arizona or when flying into the region, one can see many mountains and conical shaped hills, as in photo above. Almost all of these…
Luthier David Hanson Crafts Stringed Instruments Inspired by Grand Canyon by Sharon Hester Craftsman David Hanson’s many rafting journeys through Grand Canyon have intertwined seamlessly with the ebb and flow of the river, each bend offering fresh inspiration for his craft as a skilled luthier. As he navigates the Colorado River’s winding path, his mind…
Meet Ben Ritz Photo above by David Zickl We’re happy to introduce you to Ben Ritz, a guide for AzRA for four years now! He is newer to our team, but has a commitment to learning all that he can here at AzRA. He started just on the oars, and now has learned how to…
Don’t Lose Your Memories! Camera Essentials for Your Trip! by Sharon Hester Most adventurers are eager to document their rafting journey through the Grand Canyon. Photographs play a crucial role in capturing the breathtaking beauty of the canyon’s rugged landscape, the exhilaration of navigating its rapids, and the camaraderie of rafting companions. These images become…
