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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Running Lava Falls Rapid
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
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
Whitewater Rafting Near Las Vegas
The closest and best whitewater 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
Grand Canyon Rapids
How Rapids Are FormedGrand Canyon rapids are generally formed when a debris washes down a side-canyon into the Colorado River. The debris backs up the Colorado River and at times makes the main channel narrower. Due to the increased gradient and … [Read more...] about Grand Canyon Rapids
Grand Canyon Rafting Companies
All 16 Grand Canyon Rafting CompaniesThere are two types of Grand Canyon Rafting Outfitters. The first called licensed commercial rafting outfitters are the 16 companies that take people on trips down the Colorado River through Grand Canyon. The … [Read more...] about Grand Canyon Rafting Companies