Arizona Raft Adventures

Arizona Raft Adventures We offer Colorado River adventures that create space for connection and a deeper, holistic experience of Grand Canyon. Questions?
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Through intentional participation, these trips influence a lasting sense of wonder. Our office hours are M-F, 9am - 4pm AZ Time Experience the thrill of a lifetime with Arizona Raft Adventures, a third-generation, family-owned legacy leading Grand Canyon expeditions since 1965. We invite you into an active, participatory journey that goes beyond observation. You'll hike secret side canyons, explor

e hidden waterfalls, and tackle world-class rapids alongside our exceptional guide team. Whether on an 8-day motor trip or a classic oar-powered expedition, you'll discover meaningful human connection and a deep sense of wonder in the heart of the canyon. Please note our Huntington Dr. location is an operational warehouse and equipment center only; we do not offer walk-in bookings or on-site services. Call us to start planning your Grand Canyon adventure!

Just before you drop into President Harding rapid, way high up on a cliff on river right, a small bundle of what looks l...
06/05/2026

Just before you drop into President Harding rapid, way high up on a cliff on river right, a small bundle of what looks like sticks wedged into a crevice is actually an ancient bridge. It’s a crucial link to a trans-canyon trade route used by the people who seasonally called the river corridor home. A piece of the drift wood used to create the bridge was carbon dated and yielded a date of 1,100 CE.

This photo was taken of AzRA guide Suzanne Jordan (11/5/49 -7/4/2020) around the late 1970's

*EDIT: This is a cultural heritage site and is now off limits for visitation.*

“10/10 would groove here again”Who knows where this iconic groover spot is?📸 by Richard Horn
06/04/2026

“10/10 would groove here again”

Who knows where this iconic groover spot is?

📸 by Richard Horn

Where are we Wednesday? Correctly name the hike or creek these AzRA hikers are crossing by noon tomorrow and you will be...
06/03/2026

Where are we Wednesday?

Correctly name the hike or creek these AzRA hikers are crossing by noon tomorrow and you will be entered into a drawing for a small prize!
Hint: this longer hike is not done on most trips but its certainly enjoyed on a few...

06/01/2026

Michele is what all first year river guides want to be. Her river resume boasts 20+ years guiding folks through river corridors, with the bulk of that time in Grand Canyon with AzRA.

If your time frame for river travel and her schedule align, you can expect to be serenaded across the flat water and expertly navigated through the world class rapids the Colorado offers.

Ribit ribit! Did you know there are two toad species living in the Grand Canyon — the Red-Spotted Toad and the Woodhouse...
05/30/2026

Ribit ribit! Did you know there are two toad species living in the Grand Canyon — the Red-Spotted Toad and the Woodhouse Toad? These nocturnal little guys are rarely spotted during the day, but keep your eyes open on early morning walk to the groover — their tiny footprints in the sand are a telltale sign they were out exploring camp the night before! 🏕️
So here's your challenge — which species is this? 👀 Drop your answer in the comments! All correct answers submitted by noon tomorrow will be entered into a drawing for a small prize! 🎉
📷: Joesph H

05/29/2026

Celebrating 10K followers on instagram by logging off for a week or so while I put my river guiding hat back on🤠

See you downstream!

White Water Wednesday! So the last few quizzes have been pretty easy so we thought we post include a harder photo for t...
05/27/2026

White Water Wednesday! So the last few quizzes have been pretty easy so we thought we post include a harder photo for todays game. Correctly name the mile number or name of this lower section of a major rapid by noon tomorrow and you will be entered into a drawing for a small prize.

Hint: This rapid is separated by a short flat stretch and does not have a name on the maps but it is formed by the same side canyon. This rapid is deceptive, as it looks so easy but both oar and motor rafts have flipped in this smaller section of the main bigger rapid!
📷: Jay R.

Who needs a raft when you've got a lifejacket and a river? 🌊😄Here's a fun fact for your inner river nerd: one unexpected...
05/26/2026

Who needs a raft when you've got a lifejacket and a river? 🌊😄
Here's a fun fact for your inner river nerd: one unexpected perk of the lower water levels at Lake Powell is that the water released from Glen Canyon Dam is actually warmer than it used to be! The penstocks used to pump out a chilly 46°F consistently, but now that the warmer surface water sits closer to the intake, it's coming out around 51°F — and it'll keep warming as summer rolls on.
The river itself gains about 1°F every 20 miles as it flows downstream, so by the time you're floating through the canyon, it's actually pretty pleasant for swimming and bathing. No wetsuit required! 🙌
Want to geek out on the data? You can check current and historical water temps (plus a ton of other cool stats) at the USGS monitoring station at Lees Ferry — the official start of the trip:
👉 https://waterdata.usgs.gov/monitoring-location/USGS-09380000/ =continuous-00010-0&period=P7D&showFieldMeasurements=true
📷: Jennifer B

Sunday Art Day! Incredible artwork of the river and canyon from Catherine Mix. Makes you feel like you are right there....
05/25/2026

Sunday Art Day! Incredible artwork of the river and canyon from Catherine Mix. Makes you feel like you are right there. Also the paintings are so accurate you can pin point the location of each one on the river!
📷: Catherine Mix

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