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 …
Grand Canyon Expeditions started using the Shutterfly Sharing Website in 2014 – that’s 7 years ago! The Grand Canyon Expeditions Staff loves to see the pictures that our guests upload. We love to see all of the parts of the Canyon from your point of view. With this in mind, we have a photo-sharing site where you can upload your …
Our 2022 season dates are now open! We have 8-day, 9-day, 14-day and 16-day trips available. What do we include on our trip? 2 night stay at the Residence Inn by Marriott, the night before and after your trip. (some restrictions may apply) Transportation from Las Vegas to Lee’s Ferry on day 1, and from Pearce Ferry back to Las …
4 Ways to Prepare for a Grand Canyon River Trip Listed below are some ways to prepare for a trip down the Colorado River. We firmly believe that though it doesn’t take much to get ready for a River Trip, it’s nice to have a written guide to help you out. When traveling with Grand Canyon Expeditions, basically all you …
The 2017 River Season Is Almost Upon Us! Monday, March 20th was the official first day of spring, bringing with it flowers, sunshine, longer days and of course RIVER RUNNING! On April 4th the first trip of our season launches and everyone at Grand Canyon Expeditions is excited! Our warehouse has been pretty quiet since 2016 fall cleanup. We’re ready …
If you were to be on a River Trip in the late fall you might be able to hear the crash of horns against each other (it can be heard up to a mile away!) The reason the Desert Bighorn Sheep slam their heads together is to determine which Ram gets to have more females. The Rams run at each other at speeds of …
‘It takes someone really brave to be a mother, someone strong to raise a child and someone special to love someone more than herself.’ Lilly Happy Mother’s Day to all of the wonderful moms who make it all possible. “I want my kids to have all the things I couldn’t afford. Then I want to move in with …
In celebration of 100 years of service, the National Park Service (NPS) has events throughout the year. This week, April 16-24 is National Park Service week. What does this mean for you? Access to all National Parks for the week is free! So we suggest taking advantage of this wonderful opportunity to go exploring, sightseeing and learn more about the …
Have you ever wanted to go on Colorado River rafting adventures, but haven’t had the time or people to go with? Sure, it’s bigger than an easy weekend getaway to your cabin up north or the nearby beach, but a Grand Canyon expedition is a truly unique and special experience you’ll have with you for a lifetime. With an average …
If you’re like many others, you may already know about the excitement and thrill of white water rafting. A full 28% of Americans currently participate (or plan to participate) in this heart-pumping activity. You may also already know that the Grand Canyon is one of the Seven Wonders of the World, but did you know that rafting through it is …
As mentioned in our last blog, the winter weather puts our Grand Canyon raft trips on a brief hold. There’s no need to fret, though, because our Grand Canyon expeditions will start back up again in April. As we wait for the snow to melt and the ice to thaw, we’re already thinking about the adventures to be had this …
As the winter chill sets in across the state, we have to face the fact that the Grand Canyon white water rafting season is currently on hiatus. As much as we love Arizona rafting adventures, the northern part of the state gets buried under a blanket of snow when winter comes. So what’s an outdoor explorer to do? Well, there’s …