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2022 Opening Day

January 6, 2021General InfoMegan Collier

Everything you need to know to prepare for 2022 Opening Day Photo by Ralph Hopkins Thank you for your interest in rafting with us in 2022! 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 2022 opening…

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Crystal Flip Story by Guest Steve Franck

May 4, 2020General Info, Grand Canyon Historical Figures, Guest Posts, Rapids of Grand CanyonMegan Collier

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…

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35 years of Conservation for Grand Canyon and Beyond

April 20, 2020General Info, Grand Canyon Historical Figures, Guest PostsMegan Collier

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…

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Kayaking Grand Canyon Blind

November 27, 2019General Info, Guest Posts, NewsMegan Collier

Team River Runner Kayaks Grand Canyon Blind by Ken Braband If you’ve rafted the Colorado River through Grand Canyon, you know what a thrilling experience it is. Imagine kayaking through those rapids without the benefit of eyesight. It’s September 2018, with raft support provided by AzRA, five blind military veterans (the “Vision Team”) plus their…

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Guide Profile-Clare Magneson

October 14, 2019General Info, Guide ProfilesMegan Collier

Meet Clare Magneson! If you’ve been rafting with us in the last few years, it’s possible you’ve been on a trip with Clare Magneson, our next guide to be featured on our guide profile. She is a full-time guide here at AzRA, though she mostly guides in the summers now as she is now back…

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Grand Canyon Rafting-An Adventure of a Lifetime

May 21, 2019General Info, NewsMegan Collier

A Guide to Grand Canyon Rafting! Have you been considering going on a Grand Canyon rafting adventure? Have you heard your friends and family talking about it for a while now, and think it’s time for you to make this trip of a lifetime really happen this time? Well, we have some tips for you…

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BBQ Chicken Recipe and Its Sides!

April 8, 2019General Info, River RecipesMegan Collier

BBQ Chicken, Grits, Squash & Mexican Caesar Salad Photo by Jean Adams (uses pork chops here, but now made with BBQ chicken) This delicious BBQ chicken dinner is served on all of our Grand Canyon rafting adventures, and is a treat! With some southwestern inspired sides, this dinner is sure to bring your Grand Canyon…

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Rapids 101: Why are There Rapids on the Colorado River in Grand Canyon

April 5, 2019General Info, Rapids of Grand Canyon, UncategorizedMegan Collier

An Explanation of Rapids on the Colorado River in Grand Canyon by Sharon Hester BIG, scary, huge, wild, wet and dangerous; these are just a few of the adjectives people often hear describing rapids on the Colorado River in Grand Canyon. Many videos and movies depict enormous rapids without end, resulting with rafts flipping all…

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Commonly Used Grand Canyon Rafting Terms

April 5, 2019General Info, Rapids of Grand Canyon, UncategorizedMegan Collier

A Glossary of Commonly Used Grand Canyon Rafting Terms Below is a list of the commonly used Grand Canyon rafting terms you’re likely to hear on a rafting adventure with us. You’ll hear your guides chatting about the breaking waves, debris flow, the water volume, the lip and many more of these. Big Water: Large…

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The Best Salmon from Troller Point Fisheries

March 15, 2019General Info, River RecipesMegan Collier

A Bit about Troller Point Fisheries-Our Salmon Supplier Photo by Ed Ettel On every one of our rafting adventures, the very first night’s dinner is delicious salmon, served with spinach salad and quinoa pilaf. We like to support as many environmentally conscious food providers as possible, and after our previous salmon vendor decided to slow…

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