A big snowpack like this year across most of the Western United States generates excitement among both rafters and winter sports enthusiasts. The accumulated layers of snow in mountainous regions play a crucial role in determining water levels and … [Read more...] about Snowpacks and their Impact on Rafting Western Rivers
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Alaska Rafting: Remote Wilderness River Expeditions
Home to some of the most breathtaking wilderness in the world, rafting Alaska's remote rivers provides the best way to explore the country. In this article, we discuss the top multi-day Alaskan rafting rivers, including the miles and duration of each … [Read more...] about Alaska Rafting: Remote Wilderness River Expeditions
Rapids and Wilderness: An Introduction to White Water Rafting
White water rafting offers a unique blend of adrenaline and natural beauty. Whether you're seeking a mild float or an extreme expedition, there's a river rafting trip for you. In this guide, we'll cover everything you need to know about rafting, … [Read more...] about Rapids and Wilderness: An Introduction to White Water Rafting
Best Grand Canyon Rafting Trips
Updated: September 18, 2023 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 white water rafting experience and discuss our favorite … [Read more...] about Best Grand Canyon Rafting Trips
Alaska Rafting Interactive Map
Below is a map of our favorite multi-day rafting trips in Alaska. Click on the icon on the top left corner of the map do see a drop down list of the rivers. You may also like our more detailed blog post about rafting in Alaska. The prices on the map … [Read more...] about Alaska Rafting Interactive Map
Photography Tips for Grand Canyon Rafting Trips
I started guiding river trips in Grand Canyon in 1983 and took pictures on all my trips. As my interest in capturing the experience grew, I increasingly spent more money on film and processing through the years. I quickly realized I had better start … [Read more...] about Photography Tips for Grand Canyon Rafting Trips
Whitewater Rafting Near Las Vegas
The closest and best white water rafting near Las Vegas is on the Colorado River through Grand Canyon. In this post we discuss the basic information for the three best options including where trips meet and how to travel between the meeting place and … [Read more...] about Whitewater Rafting Near Las Vegas
Monsoons in Grand Canyon
During the summer here in Northern Arizona, winds from the south blow in moisture from the Gulf of California. In the morning when the sun heats the Inner Canyon, hot air rises and collides with the cool, moist air above. This collision creates … [Read more...] about Monsoons in Grand Canyon
Rafting the Grand Canyon in 1896
Launching in Green River, Wyoming On August 27, 1896, George Flavell and Ramon Montez launched their homemade, fifteen-and-a-half-foot boat, the Panthon, from Green River, Wyoming. The two intended to make the first recreational rafting trip … [Read more...] about Rafting the Grand Canyon in 1896