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Grand Canyon ants hustle and bustle as they salvage crumbs in the sand on the beaches in and around camp. The ants in the Grand Canyon are not Fire Ants, but rather a Red Harvester Ant. They are a little pesky but you can co-exist. First, learn to recognize nest locations and ways to avoid…
Life of the Harvester Ant by Sharon Hester When you are on a Grand Canyon raft adventure with Arizona Raft Adventures, you will meet the Red Harvester Ant within hours of your departure. The Red Harvester Ant, Pogonomyrmex Californicus, is one of the most numerous and common insects you spot at your stops and at…
On the Brink of Shards, by Nancy Rivest Green, is a fictional story recommendation for Grand Canyon rafting enthusiasts. If you seek a unique and intriguing page-turner incorporating things you have come to learn and love about the Southwest and the Grand Canyon, this may be the book for you. Order the book today. Here are…
Many travelers and explorers spend the Christmas holiday at a National Park. The Grand Canyon National Park is no exception. While the North Rim of the Park is closed for the winter season, the South Rim of the National Park is open 356 days a year. The South Rim park entrance is in Tusayan, AZ….
Grand Canyon raft adventures begin in April and run through October. Have you ever wondered what goes on in the winter season? An Arizona Raft Adventures winter season is surprisingly busy. The office and warehouse are stationed in Flagstaff, Arizona. The climate can be snowy and cold. It takes years of planning to produce a…
Are you looking for a unique, meaningful and awesome gift idea this year? If yes, give your loved one the best adventure gift as well as an experience of a lifetime. The holidays are right around the corner so now is the perfect time to arrange the best adventure gift: a Grand Canyon Raft Expedition….
For many Grand Canyon raft enthusiasts, it’s traditional to give small, inexpensive gifts and stocking stuffers to friends and loved ones during the holidays. Are you stumped when it comes to stocking stuffer ideas? Well, look no further! Here are nine small gift and stocking stuffer ideas for an Arizona Raft Adventurer. Please call the…
Each November, the staff at Arizona Raft Adventures excitedly awaits the release of the annual Grand Canyon calendar published by the Whale Foundation. This gorgeous calendar adorns the walls at the AzRA headquarters. It proudly decorates the homes of river guides and support staff. In addition, the calendar is a favorite souvenir for past guests….
