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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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Chuckwallas in Grand Canyon or Gila Monster?

October 12, 2018General Info, Grand Canyon Natural History, WildlifeMegan Collier

Chuckwallas in Grand Canyon by Sharon Hester. Featured Image by Sam Rodar “We saw a gila monster!”  This statement is occasionally heard on river trips in Grand Canyon, but what was seen is most certainly a common chuckwalla, which is in the iguana family of lizards. Although, gila monsters have been sighted in the Diamond…

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Guide Profile-Kelli O’Keefe

October 12, 2018General Info, Guide ProfilesMegan Collier

Meet Kelli O’Keefe! Our next guide profile write-up is about the lovely Kelli O’Keefe. If you know her, you’ll know she has a super upbeat, bubbly personality! We have had guests say, “her enthusiasm is contagious”, and that she is “quite the social engineer”. Our guests just love her, and so do we! Her Background…

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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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Grand Canyon River Guides Tribute

April 27, 2018General Info, Readings and VideosMegan Collier

One of the best experiences of a raft adventure down the Colorado River is joining our unique and talented crew of Grand Canyon river guides. Our Grand Canyon river guides come from all walks of life. They bring endless knowledge about the Canyon, humor, cooking skills, music talent and a zest for life to each…

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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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Best Family Adventure with Kids Age 10-18

July 30, 2016General InfoKim Lucy

There are many options when it comes to planning a trip over summer vacation for your family. Are you looking for the best family adventure? Are you looking for something unique, challenging and possibly one of the best family adventures ever? A multi-day raft trip down the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon might be…

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Grand Canyon Yoga and Rafting

February 18, 2015General InfoKim Lucy

“Grand Canyon yoga and rafting is a harmonious mix of relaxation, contemplation and adventure.”  – Laura Fallon When I lead Grand Canyon yoga sessions, it is both effortless and challenging. However, this is the way I like to live my life. I always search for the balance between these two views. The quiet that surrounds…

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Creative Adventure of Chasing the Light

February 14, 2014General Info, Readings and VideosSharon Hester

Chasing the Light: An Artistic Journey Down the Colorado in Grand Canyon Chasing the Light: An Artistic Journey Down the Colorado in Grand Canyon is a video for those seeking artistic adventures in painting, photography and music. However, non-artists also greatly appreciate this high-definition Grand Canyon documentary. The film features an assemblage of painters, photographers…

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