BBQ Chicken, Grits, Squash & Mexican Caesar Salad Photo by Jean Adams (uses pork chops here, but now made with BBQ chicken) This delicious BBQ chicken dinner is served on all of our Grand Canyon rafting adventures, and is a treat! With some southwestern inspired sides, this dinner is sure to bring your Grand Canyon…
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 our rafting adventures. You’ll probably hear your guides chatting about the breaking waves, debris flows, water volume, holes and many more of these features and terms. Big Water: Large…
The Little America Hotel is one of our favorite Flagstaff hotels. Conveniently located right of Interstate 40, it is an iconic choice for travelers looking for lodging in Northern Arizona. It is an ideal location for our guests to stay as they travel in and out of Flagstaff for a Grand Canyon river raft expedition…
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….
Each fall, Arizona Raft Adventures holds an adventure art contest called Images of Grand Canyon. Raft adventurers and Grand Canyon enthusiasts submit photos, paintings and sketches for a chance to win artistic bragging rights, AzRA retail gear and a discount off a Grand Canyon raft adventure. Furthermore, we select our favorite adventure art image for…
Are you looking for a unique AzRA Grand Canyon gift idea? We have a wonderful suggestion that is sure to impress — the AzRA Logo Stoneware Mug. It is a one-of-a-kind Grand Canyon gift idea. In fact, we consider it the perfect souvenir. It is a fantastic option for a truly unique memento of a…
On the Brink of Shards, by Nancy Rivest Green, is a fictional story recommendation for Grand Canyon rafting enthusiasts. If you seek a unique and intriguing page-turner incorporating things you have come to learn and love about the Southwest and the Grand Canyon, this may be the book for you. Order the book today. Here are…
Grand Canyon raft adventures begin in April and run through October. Have you ever wondered what goes on in the winter season? An Arizona Raft Adventures winter season is surprisingly busy. The office and warehouse are stationed in Flagstaff, Arizona. The climate can be snowy and cold. It takes years of planning to produce a…
Each November, the staff at Arizona Raft Adventures excitedly awaits the release of the annual Grand Canyon calendar published by the Whale Foundation. This gorgeous calendar adorns the walls at the AzRA headquarters. It proudly decorates the homes of river guides and support staff. In addition, the calendar is a favorite souvenir for past guests….
There are hundreds of Grand Canyon river stories. Therefore, along the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon, there is a story to tell nearly every mile. These stories tell of moments in history, intense emotion, extreme danger and river life. The ultimate experience is to hear a story told in the moment by a river…
