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National Monuments and Parks in Northern Arizona If you’re looking for National Parks and Monuments in Northern Arizona as something to do prior to or after your Grand Canyon rafting adventure with us, here is a list and some details about them all! National Parks near Flagstaff, AZ Obviously Grand Canyon National Park will make…
Will The Extreme Drought Affect My Grand Canyon Rafting Adventure? By Sharon Hester-Updated 8/30/22 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…
Enter our Furthest Traveled Hoodie Competition to Win! For the month of July we will be hosting 2 sun hoodie promotions! The 1st is the Furthest Traveled Hoodie Competition!!! The winner will receive a free hoodie of their choice. To enter into the competition for the Furthest Traveled Hoodie, please see rules below. The 2nd promotion…
What is the Itinerary on My Grand Canyon Raft Adventure? We get asked this question quite often, and the honest answer is: there is no itinerary on your Grand Canyon Raft Adventure. That’s one of the best parts! Just like the Colorado River, a Grand Canyon rafting adventure is dynamic, fluid, and subject to change. Other than the launch day, take out day, and interchange day (if the trip has…
The American Dipper Cinclus_mexicanus By Sharon Hester She bobbed up and down, dancing, a small, roundish, grey fluff of a bird. Each movement carefully planned, flying short distances between boulders scattered about the melodious brook. Taking a small calculating step or two with a bob between every step, her perky dance moves were captivating. And then a quick white flash, she winked at me! Was I imagining this? Suddenly it happened again, sparkling like a diamond, a bit of bling contrasting with…
We are launching trips again! All trips have gone out successfully, and come back successfully with really happy guides and rafters. We’re doing all we can to keep it that way. If you’d like to read our procedures during COVID, you can do so here. Please see the below for an update on your trip,…
An Exciting Adventure in Crystal Rapid During the Historic High Water Levels By AzRA Guest Steve Franck When one thinks of 1984, they may think of George Orwell’s “futuristic” book. I think of rafting down the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon. I’ve done this 14-day trip with AzRA three times in paddle boats. My…
Please note that this plan is part of a larger plan we’re working on. We will update this with any changes as the plan morphs. First and foremost, thank you for your overwhelming kindness during this unprecedented time in history. We have received emails and phone calls about how much people have cherished their river trips in the past, and how much people…
