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Rapids 101: Why are There Rapids on the Colorado River in Grand Canyon

April 5, 2019General Info, Rapids of Grand Canyon, UncategorizedMegan Collier

An Explanation of Rapids on the Colorado River in Grand Canyon by Sharon Hester BIG, scary, huge, wild, wet and dangerous; these are just a few of the adjectives people often hear describing rapids on the Colorado River in Grand Canyon. Many videos and movies depict enormous rapids without end, resulting with rafts flipping all…

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Commonly Used Grand Canyon Rafting Terms

April 5, 2019General Info, Rapids of Grand Canyon, UncategorizedMegan Collier

A Glossary of Commonly Used Grand Canyon Rafting Terms Below is a list of the commonly used Grand Canyon rafting terms you’re likely to hear on a rafting adventure with us. You’ll hear your guides chatting about the breaking waves, debris flow, the water volume, the lip and many more of these. Big Water: Large…

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Wild and Scenic River Status for the Colorado River

December 4, 2018General Info, News, UncategorizedMegan Collier

Why Doesn’t the Colorado River have Wild and Scenic River Status? by AzRA River Guide Aaron Cavagnolo | All Photos by Ralph Hopkins About the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System One hundred years ago, we treated rivers as commodities to harness and control. Initially, the fight to maintain free-flowing rivers was a reactionary process…

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Why We Love Motor Trips!

July 6, 2018General Info, UncategorizedMegan Collier

For the Love of Motor Trips by Megan Collier (with insight from Jed Koller, Jay Healy and Amity Collins) I just love motor trips! While I am still relatively new to the Grand Canyon rafting experience (my very first rafting trip anywhere was in 2011 and was in Grand Canyon), although I enjoy all of…

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Grand Canyon Birding Tips

May 2, 2018General Info, Grand Canyon Natural History, Uncategorized, WildlifeMegan Collier

Grand Canyon Birding Tips by our in-house birder, Sharon Hester We have quite a few guests each year travel with us who are interested in birding while on their rafting adventure. The most common wildlife you’ll see in the canyon are birds. We thought it would be helpful to share just a few Grand Canyon birding…

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AzRA Holiday Break

December 8, 2017General Info, News, UncategorizedMegan Collier

Each year, Arizona Raft Adventures has a Holiday Break at the end of the season. It tends to be a less busy time of year for the office and warehouse staff, so many years ago, the owner decided to give the warehouse and office staff a Holiday break at the end of each year. A…

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