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Recent Discovery of the Earliest Painting of the Inner Grand Canyon

February 2, 2022Grand Canyon Historical Figures, General Info, Grand Canyon Natural History, Guest Posts, NewsSharon Hester

The Story of the Earliest Inner Grand Canyon Painting, Discovered in a Small English Country Auction   In 2021, Graham Ratcliffe, discovered a painting that had come up for sale at a small country auction, in England’s Lake District, that took him totally by surprise. It was of the stunning painting of the inner Grand Canyon, where it…

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Dutch Oven Cakes and Bakes

January 18, 2022River Recipes, General Info, UncategorizedMegan Collier

Dutch Oven Baking on Grand Canyon Rafting Adventures Written by AzRA Guide Will Spaziani “Wow! You baked that? Out Here?!?” Yes.  We bake a delicious cake, cookie, brownie, or crumble almost every night on our river trips.  Our guides love to whip up these fantastic desserts (in the desert).  Dutch oven baking is easy and…

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Heavy duty super salve for moisturizing skin

Winter Skin Care

January 10, 2022Gear and Gifts, General InfoMegan Collier

Best Winter Skin Care Practices by Kaelin Zielinski The weather has changed, Jack Frost is nipping at your nose, literally.  During the summer months, it is easy to remember to take care of your skin, apply sunscreen and lotion, and keep your skin healthy and happy. But did you know that skin care is just…

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2023 Opening Day

November 8, 2021General InfoMegan Collier

Everything you need to know to prepare for 2023 Opening Day Photo by Ralph Hopkins Thank you for your interest in rafting with us in 2023! 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 2023 opening…

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Taking care of feet in Grand Canyon

Caring For Your Feet On The River

October 27, 2021General Info, UncategorizedSharon Hester

Tolio, Holio and Foot Rot, Oh My; Why You Need to Care for your Feet on the River How to Prevent Foot Maladies on the Colorado River through Grand Canyon by Sharon Hester Foot Care on the River Taking care of your feet is super important on a Grand Canyon rafting expedition. Most injuries on…

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Furthest Traveled Hoodie Competition!

June 28, 2021Gear and Gifts, General Info, News, UncategorizedMegan Collier

Enter our Furthest Traveled Hoodie Competition to Win! For the month of July we will be hosting 2 sun hoodie promotions! The 1st is the Furthest Traveled Hoodie Competition!!! The winner will receive a free hoodie of their choice. To enter into the competition for the Furthest Traveled Hoodie, please see rules below. The 2nd promotion…

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Grand Canyon Rafting Itinerary

May 5, 2021General Info, Hiking Highlights, Rapids of Grand CanyonSharon Hester

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…

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Dipper Wiki

A Flirty American Bird: The Dipper

April 25, 2021Wildlife, General Info, NewsSharon Hester

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…

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Crystal Rapid on a Grand Canyon Rafting Adventure. Photo by Meg White

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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Nankoweap Granaries part of Conserving Grand Canyon. With Arizona Raft Adventures.

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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