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…
On a Grand Canyon raft adventure, an environment of extremes, it is crucial that you take an active role in your self-care. You may be hot and sunbaked, or freezing cold and wet, sandy, tired and exhilarated throughout your adventure. Check in with your own self at least once a day. Ask yourself some basic…
Be smart and be safe. The knowledge of basic Bright Angel Trail hiking tips and etiquette comes in handy as you tackle the trail. Whether you go up the trail on the last day of an Upper Canyon raft adventure or down the trail on the first day of a Lower Canyon raft adventure, the…
As you prepare for your upcoming hike on the Bright Angel Trail, take into consideration basic Bright Angel Trail hiking etiquette. Yes, there is such thing as hiking etiquette! Bright Angel Trail hiking etiquette is a simple and polite customary code used among hikers on the trail. We also offer you Bright Angel Trail Hiking…
The Grand Canyon Childhood of Bill Bass Jr. Bill Bass Jr. is the son of one of the most well-known historical figures of Grand Canyon, William Wallace Bass. Bill Bass Jr was born in 1900 and was raised at Grand Canyon. His family, including his three sisters, is one of the first Anglo settlers to claim…
Hiking the Tabernacle The spectacular Tabernacle hike is only done at cooler times of the year and occasionally in the early morning or late evening during the hotter months. To do this hike, the overall hiking ability of the group must be strong, as it has a steep elevation gain of 2,200 feet in…
When you hike the Bright Angel Trail, it is important to give consideration to your choice of hiking socks. Most hikers think about their shoes ahead of time. However, is also essential to choose the right pair of hiking socks to go with the shoes. The goal is to find a comfortable sock suitable for…
