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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
Everything you need to know to prepare for the 2025 Opening Day Thank you for your interest in rafting with us in 2025! 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 2025 opening day. If you…
The Majestic Flow of the Colorado River: A Lifeline Carving Through the American West The Colorado River, a lifeline of the American West, winds its way through breathtaking landscapes, sculpting deep canyons and providing sustenance to millions of people, wildlife, and ecosystems. From its humble beginnings high up in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, the…
These are some of our favorite Grand Canyon Organizations We Support Each Year Below are some Grand Canyon-related organizations that AzRA supports each and every year. We invite our employees and guests from that season to donate to any of these organizations below, and AzRA matches that organization up to a certain amount. It’s our…
Part 2 of AzRA Guest Tom Pattee’s Poems A GYPSY’S LULLABY I sit among grass thin and parched yet, Somehow thriving in the sand baking in the sun And littered by our footsteps and by those who Camped here the night before. The sun’s shadow climbs up the canyon As the sky begs for the…
