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2026 Bright Angel Canyon Flash Flood Update
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Well, like most things, the answer is: yes and no. Can we technically have campfires in the Grand Canyon while on river trips? Yes! But it always comes with a caveat. Per National Park Service rules, we technically can have a fire but we have to pack in all of the wood ourselves and we have to pack … Read More
Our sister company, Arizona River Runners, has a great trip for folks who can’t get away for a week. They offer a 3 Day Motor Trip, round-trip from Las Vegas. It starts with a flight (quite scenic over the Hoover Dam!) from Las Vegas to the Bar 10 Ranch, where you’ll have an activity-filled day -- … Read More
When you're on your river trip, you might start to see a bit of a pattern when it comes to what kind of clothing the guides wear. Primarily this is: long sleeves and hoods. It is always beneficial to take tips from the guys and gals that make the Grand Canyon their office, so you might want to … Read More
You saw it on your packing list ... and you might be wondering just what the heck we're talking about. The concept is pretty straightforward: a sunglasses retention strap is something that attaches to your sunglasses and keeps them from falling into the river or getting blown off your face in the … 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
A crew of Grand Canyon Whitewater’s finest headed to Thailand to kick off their winter adventures. GCW guides Brie, Sean, Holly, Tim, Tyler and some friends are working their way through Thailand as we speak. From the solitude and calm of the Canyon to the bustling, sleepless streets of Bangkok, … Read More
Grand Canyon Whitewater and Arizona River Runners held our end-of-the-season party in Flagstaff this last weekend. It was a very special season in 2016 and it was a nice way to say thanks to our hard working river guides. We had over 70 people at the party held at Diablo Burger in downtown … Read More
Well shoot. You're right -- we aren't running any more Grand Canyon raft trips for 6 whole months. But don't despair! Here is a list of things you can do while you eagerly await your next chance to raft the Mighty Colorado with us: Make a countdown calendar. I like the kind that has those … Read More
Grand Canyon Whitewater doesn't offer any paddle trips. Instead, we run oar trips, where we have one guide in the middle of the boat and 4 guests (usually two in the front and two in the back). Essentially your job is to hold on and have fun; the guide does all the hard work of rowing the boats … Read More
Can you believe our very last trip of 2016 is launching tomorrow morning?? It's always so bittersweet when another awesome season comes to an end. This year has been a fantastic one -- We've been getting lots of great feedback from our guests (those new pee buckets sure seem to be a big hit) and, … 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.
