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Three Common Grand Canyon Spring Blooms

April 17, 2017Grand Canyon Natural HistoryKim Lucy

Are you ready to identify three easy Grand Canyon spring blooms? The spring lends way to some of the most colorful displays of blooming flowers in the Grand Canyon. The Grand Canyon is quite diverse, despite its “desert” reputation. The environment consists of several different plant communities from riparian to desert scrub. We couldn’t even begin to…

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Best Adventure Gift – A Raft Trip

November 22, 2016General InfoKim Lucy

Are you looking for a unique, meaningful and awesome gift idea this year? If yes, give your loved one the best adventure gift as well as an experience of a lifetime. The holidays are right around the corner so now is the perfect time to arrange the best adventure gift: a Grand Canyon Raft Expedition….

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9 Great Small Gift Stocking Stuffer Ideas For the Holidays (Or Any Day!)

November 9, 2016Gear and GiftsKim Lucy

For many Grand Canyon raft enthusiasts, it’s traditional to give small, inexpensive gifts and stocking stuffers to friends and loved ones during the holidays.  Are you stumped when it comes to stocking stuffer ideas? Well, look no further! Here are nine small gift and stocking stuffer ideas for an Arizona Raft Adventurer. Please call the…

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The Best Grand Canyon Calendar

November 1, 2016Gear and GiftsKim Lucy

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….

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Grand Canyon River Stories

September 30, 2016General InfoKim Lucy

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…

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Whitewater River Terms Everyone Should Know

September 19, 2016General InfoKim Lucy

When you climb aboard a raft with a Grand Canyon river guide from Arizona Raft Adventures, you hear them jabber on with rafting and whitewater river terms. Some of the lingo might be familiar, but for guests it can be overwhelming. Not to mention, the guides will continue to flood you with a whole new…

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Dutch Oven Chocolate Chip Cookie Dessert

August 31, 2016River RecipesKim Lucy

Close your eyes and imagine eating a fresh-baked Dutch oven chocolate chip cookie dessert on evening six of your Grand Canyon raft adventure. Your skin is sun kissed after a long day floating down the Colorado River. Your legs are exhausted from the awesome slot canyon hike earlier that day. Nevertheless, you patiently sit on…

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Unique Grand Canyon Raft Adventure Facts

July 21, 2016General InfoKim Lucy

When you are ready to plan a raft adventure down the Colorado River, familiarize yourself with the basics. Here are 6 especially relevant unique Grand Canyon raft adventure facts about the water level, water temperature, rapid ratings and the National Park Service. Know these SIX basic unique Grand Canyon facts. They will help shape your…

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From the Perspective of a First Time Rafter

March 18, 2014General InfoMegan Collier

Before working at Arizona Raft Adventures, I honestly didn’t know much about rafting. I quickly learned that this trip is on many peoples’ bucket lists. However, since it’s such a big adventure, it’s also out of many peoples’ comfort zones. I went on my first river trip in July of 2011, on an eight day…

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Grand Canyon Archaeology

February 21, 2014General Info, Grand Canyon Natural HistoryArizona Raft Adventures

Grand Canyon Archaeology – Research from the Bottom of the Canyon My name is Kimberly Spurr. I am an archaeologist. Over the past 25 years I have worked in some amazing places. But, studying Grand Canyon archaeology has a splendor all its own. It’s partly due to the sheer size of the landscape, which can…

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