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Exploring Grand Canyon by Raft and Hike

January 23, 2025General Info, Hiking HighlightsMegan Collier

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…

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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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Raft Adventure Daily Yoga Stretches

May 28, 2018General Info, Hiking HighlightsArizona Raft Adventures

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…

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Bright Angel Trail Hiking Tips

July 10, 2017Bright Angel Trail, General Info, Hiking HighlightsArizona Raft Adventures

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…

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Bright Angel Trail Hiking Etiquette

July 10, 2017General Info, Bright Angel Trail, Hiking HighlightsArizona Raft Adventures

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…

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Bill Bass Jr. – A True Grand Canyon Kid

September 10, 2015Grand Canyon Historical Figures, Hiking HighlightsArizona Raft Adventures

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…

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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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Choosing Hiking Socks for Grand Canyon & Bright Angel Trail

July 24, 2013General Info, Bright Angel Trail, Gear and Gifts, Hiking HighlightsArizona Raft Adventures

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…

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