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Bright Angel Trail by Helen Ranney

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

May 2, 2022General Info, Bright Angel TrailMegan 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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Salmon, spinach and quinoa dinner in Grand Canyon

Salmon Dinner in Grand Canyon

April 8, 2022River RecipesMegan Collier

Salmon Dinner on a Grand Canyon Raft Adventure written by Will Spaziani Eating Fish In The Grand Canyon Rainbow and brown trout were introduced to the Colorado River below Glen Canyon Dam in 1964. The ‘new’ Colorado river is a nearly perfect trout habitat, with cold water, ample food, and year round flows. Legend has…

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Grand Canyon POSOLE

Grand Canyon POSOLE

February 11, 2022River Recipes, General Info, Guest PostsMegan Collier

Grand Canyon POSOLE Recipe by AzRA Guide Will Spaziani ‘PO-SOUL-AYE’ At AzRA we spell Posole with an ‘s’. However, in some circles folks spell it with a ‘z’. We prefer to put our heart and ‘soul’ into every meal that gets prepared on our Grand Canyon river trips, so we spell it with an ‘s’….

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Powell Painting

Recent Discovery of the Earliest Painting of the Inner Grand Canyon

February 2, 2022Grand Canyon Historical Figures, General Info, Grand Canyon Natural History, Guest Posts, NewsSharon Hester

The Story of the Earliest Inner Grand Canyon Painting, Discovered in a Small English Country Auction   In 2021, Graham Ratcliffe, discovered a painting that had come up for sale at a small country auction, in England’s Lake District, that took him totally by surprise. It was of the stunning painting of the inner Grand Canyon, where it…

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Swimming Grand Canyon

Swimming Grand Canyon and Other Poems; by Rebecca Lawton

January 24, 2022Books, Grand Canyon Historical Figures, Guest Posts, Readings and VideosSharon Hester

An Interview with Rebecca Lawton on Her New Book of Poetry by Sharon Hester In this post we interview retired AzRA guide Rebecca (Becca) Lawton.  Becca began guiding for Arizona Raft Adventures (AzRA) in 1976. She started out her career with  American River Touring Association in California in 1973, as well as Utah, Idaho, and…

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Birthday cake from a dutch oven

Dutch Oven Cakes and Bakes

January 18, 2022River Recipes, General Info, UncategorizedMegan Collier

Dutch Oven Baking on Grand Canyon Rafting Adventures Written by AzRA Guide Will Spaziani “Wow! You baked that? Out Here?!?” Yes.  We bake a delicious cake, cookie, brownie, or crumble almost every night on our river trips.  Our guides love to whip up these fantastic desserts (in the desert).  Dutch oven baking is easy and…

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Heavy duty super salve for moisturizing skin

Winter Skin Care

January 10, 2022Gear and Gifts, General InfoMegan Collier

Best Winter Skin Care Practices by Kaelin Zielinski The weather has changed, Jack Frost is nipping at your nose, literally.  During the summer months, it is easy to remember to take care of your skin, apply sunscreen and lotion, and keep your skin healthy and happy. But did you know that skin care is just…

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