What to Expect: Plant-Based Food Options for Your Next AzRA Trip Whether it’s for environmental, ethical, or health reasons, Arizona Raft Adventures is committed to offering plant-based options on our river trips. From a vegetarian’s perspective, the thoughtfulness that goes into these dietary accommodations is truly impressive. Our Typical Menu: On the river, we serve…
Scorpions in Grand Canyon If you’re rafting through the Grand Canyon, you might encounter one of its most infamous desert dwellers—the scorpion. While their sting can be painful, serious health issues are rare. The key is knowing how to avoid them and what to do if you come across one. Where Do Scorpions Hide in…
Unveiling Grand Canyon’s Secrets: Day Hiking Overview of Our Raft Adventures Hiking and Exploring on Our Grand Canyon Rafting Adventures Hiking is an integral part of all our rafting adventures. In fact, you might say the rafts are just a way to get from one hike to the next, as exploring the Grand Canyon on…
Everything you need to know to prepare for the 2026 Opening Day Thank you for your interest in rafting with us in 2026! 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 2026 opening day. If you…
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…
