Colorado River & Trail Expeditions

06/11/2026

Splash into (or out of) Summer 2026! 🌊☀️ Nothing says adventure quite like getting absolutely drenched in the crashing waves of Lava Falls Rapid. 🚣‍♂️🔥

The adventure isn’t over yet! We still have a few spaces available on select July, August, and September trips—including both rowing and all-paddle Grand Canyon expeditions. Come join us for an unforgettable journey through the heart of the canyon!

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06/10/2026

🌿💦 Hiking to hidden waterfalls in the Grand Canyon is one of the highlights of any river trip. April is one of the best times to experience these incredible side canyons—cool temperatures make hiking more comfortable, spring greenery begins to appear, and the waterfalls are simply spectacular. There’s nothing quite like leaving the river behind for a few hours to discover these beautiful desert oases tucked deep within the canyon walls. 🏜️🥾. Book our 2027 Spring Hiking Trip Now!

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06/09/2026

Some days are about charging ahead. Other days are about simply putting one foot in front of the other. Progress doesn’t always happen quickly, but even the mightiest canyons were shaped one moment at a time.

Trust your journey. Be patient with yourself. Keep showing up.

You’ve got this. ✨

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06/07/2026

Sometimes the best moments aren’t the big rapids, but the quiet afternoons floating through a side canyon near the Colorado River. Pure magic. ✨🌿🏜️

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06/06/2026

🌊Fun, splashy mid-morning run through Dubendorff Rapid! We took the right line, with Turnaround Rock exposed just off the right-side tube and water still flowing to the right of Table Rock. Since the August 2024 flash flood dramatically changed this rapid, it’s been fascinating to watch it continue to evolve. It appears Dubendorff may be gradually shifting back toward its old channel. 🏜️⛰️

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06/04/2026

Take time to reflect and enjoy the moment.

The river is always moving, but every now and then it’s worth slowing down and taking it all in. The sound of the water, the warmth of the sun, the canyon walls, and the people sharing the journey.

Some of the best memories aren’t made in the rapids—they happen in the quiet moments between them.

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06/03/2026

The lower flows this season have brought a silver lining—some incredible camps are emerging throughout the Grand Canyon. 🏕️

Wide sandy beaches, expansive views, and room to truly settle into camp are appearing in places that have been underwater for years. After a day navigating technical rapids and exploring side canyons, there’s nothing quite like kicking back on a fresh stretch of sand beneath towering canyon walls.

Every river season is different, and this year the Colorado is revealing a side of the Grand Canyon that many boaters might get to see more of in coming years.

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06/02/2026

Some Interesting Grand Canyon History with Some Interesting People.

The Esmeralda II, piloted by Ed Hudson with navigator Otis “Dock” Marston and crew members Ed Hudson Jr., Bestor Robinson, and Wilson Taylor, made the first motorized run through the Grand Canyon from June 12–17, 1949.

The Esmeralda II, piloted by Ed Hudson with navigator Otis “Dock” Marston and crew members Ed Hudson Jr., Bestor Robinson, and Wilson Taylor, made the first motorized run through the Grand Canyon from June 12–17, 1949. The timing of this trip is striking: John Wesley Powell had completed his f...

09/29/2025

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