Tips to Beat the Heat: How to Stay Cool and Healthy on a Grand Canyon Rafting Adventure by Sharon Hester Every summer, temperatures at the bottom of Grand Canyon will reach triple digits and temperatures between 110-117 F are expected at some point in June, July or August every year. Even in April, May, September…
Use Your Voice for Protection and Conservation Do you love the Grand Canyon and the Colorado River and want to protect it? Are you one of the 40 million Westerners that rely on Colorado River water? If so, then the information below will be important for you, and you have a chance to provide your…
All About Water on a Grand Canyon Rafting Trip by AzRA Guide Will Spaziani “Water, water, water, I love water. Here it goes, down into my belly” -AzRA Guest, Summer 2022 How Much Water Should I Be Drinking!? If you’ve ever been on an AzRA river trip, you’ve heard our guides urge our guests to…
Flagstaff Locals Favorite Restaurants Below is the list of some of our favorite Flagstaff restaurants for you to enjoy while you’re in Flagstaff for your Grand Canyon rafting trip, or any other time you’re visiting Flagstaff! These restaurants are all over Flagstaff, and all offer great group dining experiences. Silver Pine Restaurant (in Little America…
Everything you need to know to prepare for the 2024 Opening Day Photo by Brian Callow Thank you for your interest in rafting with us in 2024! 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 2024…
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…
National Monuments and Parks in Northern Arizona If you’re looking for National Parks and Monuments in Northern Arizona as something to do prior to or after your Grand Canyon rafting adventure with us, here is a list and some details about them all! National Parks near Flagstaff, AZ Obviously Grand Canyon National Park will make…
Will Long-Term Regional Drought and Climate Change Affect My Grand Canyon Rafting Adventure? By Sharon Hester-Updated 05/15/25 If you have heard about the long-term extreme drought and effects of climate change on the Southwest region and Colorado River…
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…
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…
