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Best Grand Canyon Rafting Trips

December 24, 2020 by Aaron Cavagnolo

With over 100 different options, one question we often hear is "what is the best Grand Canyon rafting trip?" In this post we break down what makes for a quality rafting experience and discuss our favorite trip options for rafting the Colorado River … [Read more...] about Best Grand Canyon Rafting Trips

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2021 Whitewater Rafting during COVID-19 Pandemic

December 18, 2020 by Tess McEnroe

If you went on a river trip this summer you may have noticed some changes from previous years due to rafting with COVID. In spite of those changes most people came off their trips smiling and healthy! The ability to use the river as a place to … [Read more...] about 2021 Whitewater Rafting during COVID-19 Pandemic

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Recommended Activities on GCSR (Grand Canyon South Rim)

December 5, 2020 by Christina Summers

The Grand Canyon is quite the beast to conquer. Not just in the sense of backpacking the gnarly trails or rafting the biggest rapids, but also in the sense that the South Rim can be quite confusing for people first arriving. I worked in the park for … [Read more...] about Recommended Activities on GCSR (Grand Canyon South Rim)

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Best Rafting and Camping Trips in the United States

November 22, 2020 by Tess McEnroe

The United States is home to an amazing array of multi-day (overnight) rafting expeditions. At Rivers & Oceans we came up with our list of the top 10 best rafting and camping trips in the United States. These trips are in no particular order, it … [Read more...] about Best Rafting and Camping Trips in the United States

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Hiking In and Out Of The Grand Canyon

October 24, 2020 by Rivers and Oceans

If you are considering rafting either the Upper Section or the Lower Section of the Grand Canyon, you will be required to hike in or out of the Grand Canyon. The Upper Section requires a hike out, where as … [Read more...] about Hiking In and Out Of The Grand Canyon

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One or Two Day Grand Canyon Rafting Trip?

June 28, 2020 by Jeremy

One question we are often asked is the difference between a one-day and a two-day Grand Canyon rafting trip. Let’s break them down.Two primary differencesOn the two-day grand canyon rafting trip you’ll actively paddle rapids for the … [Read more...] about One or Two Day Grand Canyon Rafting Trip?

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What to Pack and Wear Rafting

June 19, 2020 by Tess McEnroe

Let's go rafting! But now what to wear?Whether you’re experienced or a first timer, knowing what to wear rafting is probably one of the most important questions on any kind river vacation. After the excitement of booking and arranging logistics, … [Read more...] about What to Pack and Wear Rafting

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Running Lava Falls Rapid

May 27, 2020 by Laurel Jones

Lava Falls, Grand Canyon National ParkOne hundred seventy-nine miles downstream from Lees Ferry on the Colorado River sits Lava Falls Rapid. With a difficulty rating of 10 on the 1-10 Grand Canyon scale (Class V on the international scale of … [Read more...] about Running Lava Falls Rapid

Types of Rafts for Grand Canyon

May 21, 2020 by Rivers and Oceans

One of the first questions to figure out for rafting the Colorado River is which types of rafts are best. We’ve written this blog to help you understand the different whitewater crafts that are run commercially and how they change the experience of … [Read more...] about Types of Rafts for Grand Canyon

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