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Extreme Drought Effects on the Colorado River in Grand Canyon

July 2, 2021NewsMegan Collier

Will The Extreme Drought Affect My Grand Canyon Rafting Adventure? By Sharon Hester-Updated 10/7/22 If you have heard about the long-term extreme drought and effects of climate change on the Southwest region and Colorado River system, and have concerns, you’re not the only one. AzRA is also worried for the communities and ecosystems of the…

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Grand Canyon Critters

December 9, 2022WildlifeMegan Collier

What kind of critters will you see on a Grand Canyon rafting trip? There are a lot of critters in Grand Canyon! Both along the rims of Grand Canyon, and while you’re on a Grand Canyon rafting trip. If you’re the kind of person who feels better equipped to handle things when you know about…

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2024 Opening Day

November 21, 2022General Info, NewsMegan Collier

Everything you need to know to prepare for the 2024 Opening Day Photo by Brian Callow Thank you for your interest in rafting with us in 2024! 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 2024…

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Guide Profile-Riah Risk!

September 13, 2022Guide ProfilesMegan Collier

Meet Riah Risk! We are so lucky to have Riah as one of our competent AzRA guides! If you have been on the river with her, you know why. She’s just a bright light around AzRA, and has just started to trip lead some of our Classics, so we’re excited to see her grow more…

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Things to do around Northern Arizona

June 24, 2022General InfoMegan Collier

Fun Activities in Northern AZ Before or After Your Grand Canyon Rafting Trip There are so many fun activities you can partake in while you’re in Northern Arizona for your Grand Canyon rafting adventure. If you haven’t already read our blog on all the National Parks and Monuments in Northern Arizona, we highly recommend checking…

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Mediterranean Scramble Breakfast on a Grand Canyon rafting trip

Mediterranean Egg Recipe in Grand Canyon

June 8, 2022River RecipesMegan Collier

The Ever-Popular Mediterranean Eggs from our Grand Canyon Rafting Trips Of all the breakfast items we have on our trips, our Mediterranean eggs is one of the more popular, and therefore, most asked for recipes! It is delicious, fresh, and different than just the usual pancakes and sausage. We make this recipe on all of…

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Camp toilet in Grand Canyon

Carrion Beetles: Grooving on Nature, Watching Wildlife, Whilst Nature is Calling

June 3, 2022General Info, WildlifeMegan Collier

Carrion Beetles in Grand Canyon by Sharon Hester Who knew that sitting on the groover (a river trip’s camp toilet) is one of the best places to observe nature on a river trip? Wildlife is most active during the cool early mornings and late evenings. That’s also often the exact times you might find yourself…

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Bright Angel Trail by Helen Ranney

Upper, Lower, or Full-Which Do I Choose?

May 2, 2022General InfoMegan Collier

Which Half Is Better, the Upper or the Lower? Why You Should Choose the Full Canyon!  by Sharon Hester “Should I do the upper or lower trip, which half is better?” This is a common question regarding our Classic and All Paddle Adventures. It’s like choosing between a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a…

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Hiking Galore by Michael Strickland

How to Train for Your Grand Canyon Rafting Adventure

April 20, 2022General Info, Guest PostsMegan Collier

Basic Training for your Grand Canyon Rafting Adventure by AzRA Guide Somer Morris The transformational potential of a river trip in Grand Canyon is infinite. In my 100+ trips as a guide, I have had the great pleasure of witnessing this place work its magic on hundreds, if not thousands of lucky travelers. Minds get…

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