The GCE Animal Series Presents The Mule Deer Odocoileus Hemionus When you are on the river, you will most likely see many animals on your trip. It might be a Bighorn Sheep taking the time to relax and drink from the river, or a Great Blue Heron nesting or taking flight across the water. Another animal you may have a …
The Raven – GCE Animal Series
The GCE Animal Series Presents: The Common Raven Corvus Corax The pesky scavengers of the Canyon world; the Common Raven is smart, curious, and confident. You can often see them on the beach as you leave camp, or leave your lunch spot. They will patrol the beach, looking for any hint of crumbs, snacks, or garbage left behind to …
Bighorn Sheep – GCE Animal Series
The GCE Animal Series Presents The Bighorn Sheep Ovis canadensis On a Grand Canyon Expeditions river trip, you are quite likely to see various fauna that call the Grand Canyon home. One of the animals that you may see is GCE’s logo-sake, the Bighorn sheep. According to the National Park Service, historically the population of the bighorn sheep has been …
All New in the 2024 Season
We here at Grand Canyon Expeditions believe that a new season is always something to look forward to. The sounds of guides packing out in the warehouse, the fresh, happy guests’ faces as they arrive at Lee’s Ferry ready for an adventure, and the freshly cooked food on each trip. Our river season is a special time of year that …
GCE Animal Series – The Osprey
The GCE Animal Series Presents The Osprey pandion haliaetus Fewer things are as neat, in this writer’s opinion, as seeing an Osprey flying overhead while you are on the boat. You can tell if you are looking at a Fish Hawk by the brown and white of their body! The Osprey’s body is usually white, and they have brown …
Grand Canyon Flora – Part 2
Grand Canyon Flora Part 2 Utah Agave Utah Agave is one of the most cold-tolerant agaves in the canyon. It has attractive, blue-green leaves. It needs full sun to grow, and blooms in the summer when it is near the end of its life. The bloom can grow up to 15′ tall – over a foot a day in growth! …
Grand Canyon Flora – Part 1
Grand Canyon Flora Part 1 Pictures of a couple of the most prevalent plants in the Grand Canyon According to the National Park Service, there are over 1500 known species of plants living and growing in the Grand Canyon. Our Grand Canyon River Trips go right through the heart of the Canyon – down the Colorado River. While you are …
The National Park Service Releases Grand Canyon Speaks Podcast
Prepare for an unforgettable journey as Grand Canyon National Park commemorates Native American Heritage Month by launching a brand-new podcast series. The “Grand Canyon Speaks” series features seven captivating episodes that showcase the voices and stories of those who’ve made the canyon their home since immemorial. This remarkable series launched on November 3rd, 2023, and is an experience you cannot …
Charter Trip Information
Private Trip Information – 2024 A private trip is a great way for friends, families, or business associates to share an exciting vacation together. Organizing a private trip also offers you an opportunity to take our 8-day river trip at a reduced rate: you will get one free space for each raft you charter. On chartered trips, you may book …
All-Inclusive Grand Canyon River Trip
ALL-INCLUSIVE When you book a Grand Canyon River Trip you can expect it to be an all-inclusive experience. What does this mean for you? That means when you book with Grand Canyon Expeditions, everything is covered! All you have to worry about is the flight to Las Vegas, and getting to the hotel. We will take it from there! Grand …
Reflecting on our 2022 Season
Our 2022 season was one for the books. We had some low water, crazy monsoons, and record-setting heat. But we also explored, laughed, and had friendships flourish in the Canyon. Grand Canyon Expeditions guides and swampers did it again! Our guides had an awesome season and managed to share a place they love with our guests. They shared their intimate …