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Grand Canyon Archaeology

February 21, 2014General Info, Grand Canyon Natural HistoryArizona Raft Adventures

Grand Canyon Archaeology – Research from the Bottom of the Canyon My name is Kimberly Spurr. I am an archaeologist. Over the past 25 years I have worked in some amazing places. But, studying Grand Canyon archaeology has a splendor all its own. It’s partly due to the sheer size of the landscape, which can…

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Rowing Wooden Dories | By Brad Dimock

February 19, 2014General InfoArizona Raft Adventures

Rowing Wooden Dories Backward, But Moving Forward By Brad Dimock & cover photo by Ralph Hopkins Attentive observers sometimes ask us why, when boating through Grand Canyon, we row backwards? Especially when we are rowing wooden dories. It’s a good question. Traditionally a rowboat has a square end and a pointy end, and the oarsman…

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Creative Adventure of Chasing the Light

February 14, 2014General Info, Readings and VideosSharon Hester

Chasing the Light: An Artistic Journey Down the Colorado in Grand Canyon Chasing the Light: An Artistic Journey Down the Colorado in Grand Canyon is a video for those seeking artistic adventures in painting, photography and music. However, non-artists also greatly appreciate this high-definition Grand Canyon documentary. The film features an assemblage of painters, photographers…

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Painting Grand Canyon – By Gregory Hull

February 11, 2014General InfoArizona Raft Adventures

Painting Grand Canyon – An Artist’s Ultimate Experience My name is Gregory Hull and I am an artist, a landscape painter to be exact. I work from nature oftentimes on the spot or “en plein air”. I love painting Grand Canyon and the Colorado River for many reasons. Today, I share with you of the…

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Featured Book of the Month: Grand Canyon & Other Selected Poems

October 31, 2013Books, General Info, Readings and VideosArizona Raft Adventures

Grand Canyon and Other Selected Poems  by Amil Quayle Born in Henry’s Fork, Idaho in 1938, Amil Quayle grew up along the Snake River, working on farms and the ranches in Idaho. Amil started with playing in and rowing on the Snake River in his backyard, later becoming a boatman in the Grand Canyon.  Amil…

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Grand Canyon Hiking Highlight: The Tabernacle Hike

October 18, 2013General Info, Hiking HighlightsArizona Raft Adventures

Grand Canyon Hiking: The Tabernacle   he Tabernacle is one of the most rewarding and challenging hikes in the Grand Canyon. With 2,200 feet of elevation gain in just 2.3 miles, this steep climb requires endurance, sure footing, and a love for adventure. Those who reach the summit are met with incredible 360-degree views of…

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Breaking into the Current – Boatwomen of the Grand Canyon

October 3, 2013Books, General InfoArizona Raft Adventures

Breaking Into The Current – A Highly Recommended Book for Grand Canyon Raft Enthusiasts Boatwomen of the Grand Canyon – Breaking into the Current is an absorbing read. It encompasses the history of women boatmen and the earliest women to guide full-time in Grand Canyon.  The author, Louise Teal, is highly qualified to speak to…

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Government Shutdown And Your Raft Adventure

October 2, 2013General Info, NewsMegan Collier

2013 Government Shutdown Update Any government closure affects our Grand Canyon raft adventures dramatically. The boat ramp is only accessible by passing through the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. Therefore, we do not have access to get to the Colorado River. We have a trip that is supposed to launch today. It will most likely…

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Getting the most out of your camera batteries

September 17, 2013General InfoArizona Raft Adventures

Getting the Most out of Your Camera Batteries on a Grand Canyon Rafting Trip Guests often want to know how many camera batteries they should bring on a Grand Canyon rafting trip or how to best conserve battery power. There isn’t an exact answer as to how many batteries you should bring. You likely have…

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The Grand Canyon Reader

August 30, 2013Books, General Info, Readings and VideosArizona Raft Adventures

The Grand Canyon Reader Edited by Lance Newman A superb anthology of stories, essays and poems written across five centuries by people inhabiting, surviving, and attempting to understand what one explorer called the “Great Unknown.” The Grand Canyon Reader includes traditional stories from native tribes, reports by explorers, journals by early tourists, and contemporary essays…

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