Are you ready to embrace your inner outlaw on your Grand Canyon rafting adventure? As you journey down the mighty Colorado River, you’ll find yourself surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of the Southwest desert—a land shaped by rugged landscapes, legendary stories, and a free-spirited Wild West legacy. The influence of the Old West runs deep…
Everything you need to know to prepare for the 2026 Opening Day Thank you for your interest in rafting with us in 2026! 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 2026 opening day. If you…
Celebrate 60 Years of Adventure with AzRA’s Tee Shirt Art Competition! We’re celebrating 60 years of thrilling adventures in Grand Canyon, and we want YOU to be part of this momentous occasion! If you’re an artist, or know an artist, this is a chance to creatively capture the spirit of Arizona Raft Adventures! We…
Join the Adventure: Sun Hoody Around the World Contest! As the crisp autumn air approaches, there’s no better time to embrace the spirit of adventure. Arizona Raft Adventures (AzRA) is thrilled to invite you to be part of something truly special—our Sun Hoody Around the World Contest AND even if you are not planning a river…
Grand Canyon Trips 1989-2021 Written by Mildred Cox, about all of her AzRA trips! I took my first white water river trip in 1980 and have since done 23. The most recent trip was through Grand Canyon with AzRA in May/June 2021. My first Grand Canyon trip was with AzRA in 1989, and since then,…
Everything you need to know to prepare for the 2025 Opening Day Thank you for your interest in rafting with us in 2025! 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 2025 opening day. If you…
The Majestic Flow of the Colorado River: A Lifeline Carving Through the American West The Colorado River, a lifeline of the American West, winds its way through breathtaking landscapes, sculpting deep canyons and providing sustenance to millions of people, wildlife, and ecosystems. From its humble beginnings high up in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, the…
Part 2 of AzRA Guest Tom Pattee’s Poems A GYPSY’S LULLABY I sit among grass thin and parched yet, Somehow thriving in the sand baking in the sun And littered by our footsteps and by those who Camped here the night before. The sun’s shadow climbs up the canyon As the sky begs for the…
Grand Canyon River Guides Oral History Interview of AzRA Guide Lorna Corson The indefatigable Lorna Corson has guided for Arizona Raft Adventures (AzRA) since 1978. Read her fascinating interview published in the Boatman’s Quarterly Review (BQR), a Grand Canyon River Guides (GCRG) publication here. Anyone can be a Grand Canyon River Guides member; GCRG is…
Why Do I Need to Bring 3 Water Containers on my Grand Canyon Rafting Adventure? The AzRA packing list states that rafting participants on all our trips must bring the capacity to carry at least 3 quarts/96 ounces. Why might you ask? Well, there are several reasons. While it is true you will usually not…
