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The rafting season is officially over and one might be wondering... what does Grand Canyon Whitewater do in the off-season anyway? Well, you might be surprised but the the answer is A LOT! Our rafting operation has two big sections, the warehouse and the office. The main focus for the warehouse … Read More
Well, it's the end of our 2015 rafting season, and you know what we like to do when all of our trips are safely off the water: Par. Tay. We held our annual end-of-season party with our sister company, Arizona River Runners, right here in our hometown of Flagstaff this year. We rented the back patio … Read More
When you're down in the Canyon you'll most likely hear the guides talking about two types of whitewater: riffles and rapids. Here is a little explanation of both so you'll look like a pro when you're on the mighty Colorado River. A riffle, just like it sounds, is a small bit of turbulence in the … Read More
I'll start out by saying this blog could also be titled "Minimizing Our Environmental Impact" or "Reduce, Reuse and Recycle: A GCW Way of Life." Do we understand it's hard to juggle a handful of potato chips, a can of soda, and a pita stuffed with chicken and veggies and guacamole and sour cream and … 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
Veteran river rats know never to leave home for a river trip without a wig. Or something of that nature -- an evening gown, crazy tights, a rubber chicken hat, a toga, you name it. A river trip is the ultimate, yet most unlikely, venue for a costume party. We’ve had some laughs over the years with … Read More
There are several publications that people of the river community read religiously. One of those is the BQR (aka Boatman’s Quarterly Review) published by GCRG (aka Grand Canyon River Guides). We know, lots of acronyms – but it makes life simple. One of my favorite pieces of the BQR is the guide … Read More
If you're an avid stargazer, you probably already know what tonight, Aug. 11, is. Yep, you got it -- it's the first night of the annual Perseids meteor shower, one of the biggest meteor showers of the year. Visibility for the summertime star show should be exceptional in 2015, with this week's … Read More
If you're one of those folks who just can't sit still on your vacation, and you're wondering what on earth you're going to do with yourself in camp, we have some ideas for you! First, remember you sometimes can take yourself for what we call a self-guided hike from camp. This just means you let a … Read More
When you think of visiting Grand Canyon, the South Rim is most likely the picture that comes to your mind: standing on the edge of the vast Canyon overlooking what seems like an eternity of ancient rock carved by the incredible force of water. If you’re just visiting Grand Canyon for a day, this is … 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.
