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 …
Part 2: ANATOMY OF A FAMILY RIVER ADVENTURE
By Luisa You’ve arrived! After careful preparation for your Grand Canyon Expeditions’ (GCEX) adventure https://gcex.wpengine.com/blog/post/1628 you and your family are finally river rafting down the mighty Colorado River amidst awe-inspiring Grand Canyon scenery. Ahh…the trip preparation WAS totally worth it! But what’s expected of you and your family once you are river runnin’ by day and camping on the shores of …
TEEN TALK ABOUT UNIQUE CAMP LIFE
By Lindsay We all know how much fun camping is. But how about camping for a week on the banks of the Colorado River surrounded by amazing Grand Canyon scenery with some seriously awesome people? Dude, count me in! Of course, camp life usually follows a bit of a routine. Don’t worry, it’s a fun one. As you get off …
A MOM’S TRANSFORMATION FROM TREPIDATION TO AFFIRMATION
By Luisa I Confess… I’m a world traveler, yet very much the suburbanite. I live only 10 miles from New York City in densely populated northern New Jersey. I’m a hiker but NOT a camper. I’ve gone on tons of day hikes on the East Coast, Mid-West, Rockies, Alps and Alaska. However, I’ve only camped once in my life …
A CHILD’S TRANSFORMATION FROM “I WANT TO GO HOME” TO “THIS IS THE BEST TRIP EVER!”
By Luisa Frey As a family travel writer, my two children – nine-year-old Ethan and 17-year-old Alex – have been traveling far and wide since they were six months old. Alex has been on about 40 cruises with me while Ethan traveled all the way from the East Coast to Hawaii for a cruise when he was only 20 …