Flagstaff is deemed "Arizona's destination for all seasons" and it is so true. There are plenty of things to do in Flagstaff whether you are just stopping in at the Little America the night before your Grand Canyon rafting adventure, or you've … [Read more...] about Vacation Guide to Flagstaff
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Georgie White: Grand Canyon Rafting Pioneer
The crew at Rivers & Oceans wants to celebrate and highlight the one and only Georgie White, a true Grand Canyon river legend. Georgie may be the most influential person in modern Grand Canyon whitewater history. She made a huge impact on the … [Read more...] about Georgie White: Grand Canyon Rafting Pioneer
Grand Canyon South Rim Food & Activities
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 Grand Canyon South Rim Food & Activities
Hiking In and Out Of The Grand Canyon
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
Rafting Lava Falls Rapid
Lava Falls, Grand Canyon National Park One hundred seventy-nine miles downstream from Lees Ferry on the Colorado River sits Lava Falls Rapid. Difficulty rating of a Class 10 rapid on the 1-10 Grand Canyon scale (Class V on the international scale … [Read more...] about Rafting Lava Falls Rapid
Types of Rafts (Grand Canyon Rafting)
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 (Grand Canyon Rafting)
Six Items For Hiking Grand Canyon
A question we receive almost on a daily basis is what to put in your backpack when hiking into a Grand Canyon rafting trip. While there are some things you’ll want to add that are simply common sense, there are a few other items we like to recommend … [Read more...] about Six Items For Hiking Grand Canyon
Best Time to Raft the Grand Canyon: A Month-by-Month Guide
Updated: April 4, 2024 The ideal time to raft the Grand Canyon largely depends on personal preferences and what you're looking to get out of the experience. Here’s a quick guide: While the rafting season extends from April to October, each … [Read more...] about Best Time to Raft the Grand Canyon: A Month-by-Month Guide
Feminine Hygiene on Rafting Trips
March 1, 2020 - by Ann-Marie Bringhurst The learning curve can be steep for women in the wilderness and I would love to help alleviate some of those minor inconveniences of being a woman in the wild. As a female white water rafting guide in Grand … [Read more...] about Feminine Hygiene on Rafting Trips
