Looking for more than a quick glance at the Grand Canyon, Victoria and her husband Dave set out on the 4 Day Motor with Hike Out trip, covering the first 89 river miles of the canyon and finishing with an 8 mile trek up the Bright Angel Trail. In this guest blog, she shares how what started as a … Read More
A good friend of mine came with me on a 7 Day Motor trip recently. She’s a busy lady - a caring daughter/sister/wife/mom, a dedicated school teacher, and an all-around great human with a ton of responsibilities. At one waterfall and stream, she floated down the “lazy river” and then hiked back up to … Read More
Should you bring your hiking poles or leave them at home? Many of our guests love using them - especially on steep downhill hikes. They can be a game changer as they absorb a tremendous amount of impact, taking pressure off of the knees and back. Trips with a hike in or out of the … Read More
We are often asked, "What is the weather going to be like on my trip?" While it's tough to answer this question perfectly, we can help you prepare. The canyon is a vast area containing many different climate zones. It could be pouring down rain at Lees Ferry and sunny and hot at Diamond Creek, some … Read More
Redwall Cavern is one of those places that pictures simply cannot do justice. Located along river mile 33, Redwall Cavern is a ginormous ampitheater carved by high river flows into the Canyon's limestone walls. You'll see it on most of our trips, including our 7 Day Motor. From afar, the cave looks … Read More
Our guests often say that their river trip through the Grand Canyon is one of the most memorable experiences of their lives. People spend years thinking about their bucket list adventure. But even a week-long trip seems to pass by in the blink of an eye. But it no doubt leaves an impression, and … Read More
Grand Canyon Whitewater partnered with our friends at Ability360 to run a fantastic 10-day Grand Canyon river trip this June! Through us and our sister company, Arizona River Runners, we've run multiple trips with people of all sorts of disabilities. “Traveling the Grand Canyon by way of the … Read More
Do you ever wonder what types of people go on Grand Canyon river trips? All kinds of folks do! But this summer, we're following Jaime C. and her kids, Harper and Liam, who are 14 years old. They're from Cedar Park, Texas, and they'll tell you about their Colorado River adventure, in their own words, … Read More
Taking the first step to do a Grand Canyon river trip can be a daunting prospect for many, especially those who have never experienced such an adventure before. Some aren’t strong swimmers, never camped, are concerned about the heat, how to go to the bathroom, or are worried about being out of shape … Read More
This blog only applies to trips flying from Las Vegas, Nevada, to Page, Arizona, on the first day. Once you land in Page, the bus driver will offer to stop at Maverik, a local convenience store, where you can purchase some last-minute items. They have sunscreen, chapstick, hats, phone charging … Read More
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