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San Francisco Peaks in Northern Arizona, covered in snow, with pine trees and brown grass in the forefront

Volcanic Eruptions in the Grand Canyon Area and Beyond

May 23, 2024Geology, Guest PostsMegan Collier

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…

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A handmade ukulele with the AzRA lizard emblem on it made by AzRA guest David Hanson

Harmonizing with the Canyon: Crafting Melodies on the Colorado River

May 14, 2024General InfoMegan Collier

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…

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AzRA guide, Ben Ritz, rowing an oar raft through Grand Canyon by David Zickl

AzRA Guide Profile-Ben Ritz

May 3, 2024Guide ProfilesMegan Collier

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…

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Photographer, downstream view, iconic, Nankoweap Canyon, River MIle 53, Marble Canyon, Colorado River, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona

Capture Your Grand Canyon Rafting Adventure: The Ultimate Camera Guide

April 29, 2024Gear and GiftsMegan Collier

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…

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Robin Ruckhaus rows oar raft for Arizona Raft Adventures

AzRA Guide Profile-Robin Ruckhaus

April 29, 2024Guide ProfilesMegan Collier

Meet Robin Ruckhaus We want to share with you another one of our beloved AzRA river guides! Every time we see Robin in the office, she has a calm but excited demeanor about her that she brings to the rest of her guide team before each trip. As one of AzRA’s trip leaders, she brings…

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Author Michael Engelhard hiking in Glen Canyon, AZ

Unveiling “No Walk in the Park”: A Journey Into Wilderness and Culture

April 19, 2024BooksMegan Collier

A New Book about Grand Canyon & Adventuring by Michael Engelhard Every once in a while, AzRA has the privilege to help local authors tell others about their new book! We had the opportunity to do that with Michael about his new book titled No Walk in the Park to learn more about his book….

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Happy AzRA river guide Michele Lohman as she rows her boat down river

AzRA Guide Profile-Michele Lohman

March 20, 2024Guide ProfilesMegan Collier

Meet Michele Lohman We are excited to introduce Michele to you in this new year! Not only is she a great guide, but she’s also really valuable to AzRA in the off-season as she has been on a few of our Questions & Answers Zoom calls with our guests, as well as helping us out…

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Dill crusted salmon, with mediterranean quinoa and spinach salad for the first night of a Grand Canyon rafting trip

AzRA’s Salmon, Quinoa & Spinach Salad Dinner Recipe

March 13, 2024River RecipesMegan Collier

AzRA’s Signature Salmon with Mediterranean Quinoa Salad – Recreate your First Night on the River! This is the very first meal of every one of our Grand Canyon rafting adventures when starting at Lees Ferry (so for those on a full or upper canyon trip). For our first-time guests, this first night is full of…

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lightning striking on a Grand Canyon river trip with two oar boats in the forefront of the photo

Lightning in Grand Canyon: Nature’s Fireworks

February 29, 2024General Info, Guest PostsMegan Collier

All About Lightning and What It’s Like in Grand Canyon by guest blogger Greg Zielinski Monsoon season in Arizona Mid-July and you are rafting on the Colorado River or hiking on one of the trails along the rims or that head into the Canyon. The clouds above have been getting taller and darker throughout the…

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Schist rock formations along the Colorado River during a Grand Canyon rafting trip.

Small Private Grand Canyon Rafting Trips

February 26, 2024Bright Angel Trail, General InfoMegan Collier

Is it possible to embark on a Grand Canyon Colorado River rafting excursion, spend a night at Phantom Ranch, raft a few short days and depart via helicopter on a specific date this year, for a small private party?  We frequently receive inquiries from potential rafting participants regarding these possibilities, and it is understandable that…

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