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What is a typical Grand Canyon Rafting Itinerary? 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 one, where some…
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…
History of Conservation of Grand Canyon Written by Grand Canyon Trust. Photos by Marc Muench Formation of Grand Canyon Trust In the early 1980s, amid lively campfire conversations on the banks of the Colorado River, a group of river runners and environmental activists commiserated about growing threats to the Grand Canyon and the need for…
Common Questions About COVID-19 & How We’re Handling This Ever-Changing Time Thank you all for your support of AzRA and your stewardship of and love for Grand Canyon. We wanted to update you with what we know currently, as well as what we’ve been doing for our guests. As many of you have heard, Grand Canyon National Park closed the river to all river…
