About 30 miles downstream from Lees Ferry, Grand Canyon river rafters discover their first oasis along the Colorado River. Vasey’s Paradise is one of the sights to be seen early on a Grand Canyon river trip that will leave you wondering what lies around the next corner. Many rafters find it … Read More
Every time I pass Bass Camp around river mile 110 on a rafting trip, I remember one of my favorite little tidbits of info about Canyon history... William Bass established a tourist camp in the 1890s on the North side of the river here. He brought tourists in via an improved Native American trail … Read More
Lava Falls, one of only two rapids in Grand Canyon named actually called a "fall," like in "waterfall." The most notable feature in Lava Falls is what boatmen call the "Ledge Hole." A bus-sized drop or hole right in the middle of the rapid that should be avoided at all … Read More
For those of you East-Coasters, or all of you for that matter, think of the Empire State Building… Is the picture in your head? Now think of 4 Empire State Buildings stacked on top of each other. That’s how deep the Grand Canyon is, 4 Empire State Buildings deep! If that just doesn’t blow you away- … Read More
When people talk about rafting the Grand Canyon BIG WHITEWATER is one of the first things that comes to mind. While most rivers in North America are rated on a 1 to 6 scale, the Colorado River running through Grand Canyon is one of the few rivers in the world rated on a 1 to 10 scale. Depending on … Read More
Arizona rafting is incredible. Grand Canyon rafting trips allow folks to see the desert in bloom at certain times, which is a rare and wondrous occasion. Bright pink, succulent red and sunshine yellow cacti blooms are splattered on the green landscape. It is a playground for photographers, nature … Read More
Grand Canyon is a without a doubt one of the most amazing geological wonderlands on earth. To really gain a geological perspective of this Natural Wonder, your best option is to take a rafting tour with Grand Canyon Whitewater down the Colorado River. As you journey into the heart of the canyon you … Read More
Rock Talk - what do we mean by Rock Talk. Well read on - it is a lesson in geology! Know The Canyon’s History Study Rocks Made By Time. Got it?! This is how Grand Canyon Whitewater river guides first began their geology lessons of the Grand Canyon. Confusing? Let me explain…this sentence is … Read More
Grand Canyon Whitewater has the opportunity to raft the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon. This use is under the jurisdiction of the National Park Service because it is in Grand Canyon National Park. The mighty Colorado River starts way up in the Rocky Mountains and winds through multiple states … Read More
Grand Canyon is rich in archaeological history. Evidence of ancient Native American people who once inhabited this vast area can be found throughout Grand Canyon National Park. Not much is known about these people, but clues left behind tell us part of their story. Canyon walls and boulders … Read More
Grand Canyon Whitewater
PO Box 2848, Flagstaff, Arizona 86003
United States of America
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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.
