Chances are, yes! Boating on the Colorado River in Grand Canyon National Park comes down to two options: You can do a commercial trip (with an outfitter like us) or you can do a private trip. To do a private trip you need to apply though the National Park in their weighted lottery system. Getting … Read More
Starting in late June we start to see these magical things called monsoons in the Grand Canyon. Something as large as the Grand Canyon can actually influence the weather; changes in elevation, terrain, and deep canyons can make the weather change on a dime down there. As the summer progresses … Read More
I've always thought Deer Creek Falls is one of the most amazing things in Grand Canyon. If you're on one of our lower Canyon (hike in) or full Canyon trips you might stop there. Some people might not give Deer Creek enough credit because getting to the waterfall is actually pretty easy; it is … Read More
Dramatic acting, Disney special effects and some high-quality green screening circa 1960 come together to make the “Ten Who Dared,” a funny re-creation of John Wesley Powell’s 1869 epic journey into the unknown. For the last few Friday lunch hours, our office has been gathering around to watch … Read More
If you're on one of our full Canyon or upper Canyon trips you'll be passing under Navajo Bridge on your first day. A bit of fun history on the bridge: In the late 1800s, the only place to cross the mighty Colorado River in the Utah/Arizona area was in Glen Canyon where a small ferry was … Read More
Nancy Brian, a former Grand Canyon river guide, NPS biologist, and just all-around awesome lady, recently updated her phenomenal book, River to Rim. The second edition contains even more fascinating details about all the incredible places you'll encounter in Grand Canyon, from Lake Powell to Lake … Read More
We LOVE this video one of our guests shot with his GoPro in Lava Falls Rapid for one big reason: It perfectly illustrates why we tell you over and over again to listen to your guides! There are a few things going on in this clip. First, our big 35-foot motor raft is flexing like a maniac as the … Read More
Lava Falls, you can hear it thundering for miles upstream. One of the most well-known and biggest rapids in Grand Canyon. It bears a 10 rating on the rapid scale of 1-10. It contains a ledge hole the size of a school bus. It is a wild ride. Many boatman like to stop and scout Lava Falls before … Read More
The Nankoweap Granaries are an awesome side hike in the Upper section of the Grand Canyon. If you're on one of our Full Canyon or Hike-Out trips, you might stop at this amazing spot. The ancestral Puebloean granaries once provided food storage far above the river's edge. The Anasazi people lived … Read More
Some GCW guests have never camped before going on their first trip and have questions about how that whole thing works. Even those who are experienced campers often are surprised to learn camping on a Grand Canyon river trip is beach camping. Here's a little more info on camping with sand beneath … Read More
Grand Canyon Whitewater
PO Box 2848, Flagstaff, Arizona 86003
United States of America
info@grandcanyonwhitewater.com
800-343-3121
This service is operated by Grand Canyon Whitewater, LLC., a Concessioner under contract with the U.S. Government and administered by the National Park Service. The Concessioner is responsible for conducting these operations in a satisfactory manner. Prices are approved by the National Park Service.
