Thoughts from Mikah Meyer-Travel Blogger, Speaker & Advocate River trips are my favorite form of travel. Getting on the water, for days at a time. Nothing to do but focus on beautiful nature while disconnecting from the digital world. Woooooo! Sign, Me, Up! I love multi-day river trips so much, that when the outdoors brand…
The Value of The Whale Foundation for the Grand Canyon Rafting Community by Molly Wood-Executive Director, The Whale Foundation What is The Whale Foundation? The Whale Foundation has been supporting the wellbeing of the Grand Canyon river guiding community for nearly 30 years. While the organization initially only offered mental health services in the form…
How Wilderness, Backcountry Adventures and Being Outside Can Improve Your Mental Health Guest blog post by AzRA Guide Laura Fallon It is no secret that time in blue and green spaces is good for your mental health. There are literally endless studies and articles that will tell you it’s true. But in addition to those…
What Do Obituaries and Rafting Through Grand Canyon Have in Common? by Sharon Hester What a Surprise In the course of my job as Social Media Coordinator here at AzRA (ARIZONA RAFT ADVENTURES), it was a surprise to discover that the most common internet posts or news articles featuring the words “Grand Canyon Rafting” were…
Sustainable Eco-Tourism with Arizona Raft Adventures: Millennials Leading the Way Millennials, also known as Generation Y, increasingly prioritize sustainability and environmental responsibility in their travel choices. This is very important to us as a Grand Canyon outfitter because we make as many choices to be sustainable as possible! As this generation seeks meaningful and eco-friendly…
Luthier David Hanson Crafts Stringed Instruments Inspired by Grand Canyon by Sharon Hester Craftsman David Hanson’s many rafting journeys through Grand Canyon have intertwined seamlessly with the ebb and flow of the river, each bend offering fresh inspiration for his craft as a skilled luthier. As he navigates the Colorado River’s winding path, his mind…
All About Lightning and What It’s Like in Grand Canyon by guest blogger Greg Zielinski Monsoon season in Arizona Mid-July and you are rafting on the Colorado River or hiking on one of the trails along the rims or that head into the Canyon. The clouds above have been getting taller and darker throughout the…
Is it possible to embark on a Grand Canyon Colorado River rafting excursion, spend a night at Phantom Ranch, raft a few short days and depart via helicopter on a specific date this year, for a small private party? We frequently receive inquiries from potential rafting participants regarding these possibilities, and it is understandable that…
Everything you need to know to prepare for the 2025 Opening Day Thank you for your interest in rafting with us in 2025! 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 2025 opening day. If you…
Are there 1-Day Colorado River Rafting Tours Through Grand Canyon National Park? Grand Canyon National Park: A Remote and Wild Region Grand Canyon National Park (GCNP) is in a vast and remote backcountry area. Though it is not officially designated as a “Wilderness” region, it is genuinely a wilderness in its essence. Most of…
