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Will Long-Term Regional Drought and Climate Change Affect My Grand Canyon Rafting Adventure? By Sharon Hester-Updated 9/12/24 If you have heard about the long-term extreme drought and effects of climate change on the Southwest region and Colorado River…
AzRA’s Vegetarian Chili Recipe! If you’ve joined us for our 14 day Classic Adventure without an exchange (no guests hiking out or in on day 6), or on our 16 day Classic Adventures, you’ll know that by day 11 or 12, the reality of your journey’s end starts to sink in. With very few days…
Meet Liam O’Neill Liam has worked with AzRA for quite a long time, and it’s about time we were able to get his profile posted to our blog! Liam is an exceptional leader, trainer, guide and boatman. He excels at taking leadership roles, and he’s certainly a go to when you’re in a sticky situation…
Join the Adventure: Sun Hoody Around the World Contest! As the crisp autumn air approaches, there’s no better time to embrace the spirit of adventure. Arizona Raft Adventures (AzRA) is thrilled to invite you to be part of something truly special—our Sun Hoody Around the World Contest AND even if you are not planning a river…
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…
Step off the page and into the wild of Brave the Wild River and No Walk in the Park! Two New Additions to the Red River Sports Store Our two newest additions to the Red River Sports retail store, Brave the Wild River: The Untold Story of Two Women Who Mapped the Botany of the…
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…
