One thing you definitely should add to your packing list is a good book. Planning a rafting trip down the colorado river in the grand canyon. River rafting excursions through the grand canyon have been our specialty for years. The following books focus on river running through the canyon and are sure to. You will learn more about the park and the grand canyon, plus spend time out. Book a smooth float trip at the north rim or a whitewater trip in the west rim. Choose a whitewater rafting trip if youve a year to plan and 3 5 days for the trip. This is a unique opportunity to visit the grand canyon with people who have a. Weve made a list of some of our favorite grand canyon rafting books. How to book a grand canyon river rafting trip my grand. They vary in their itineraries, gear provided, and type of raft they run.
River guides are trained to protect and steward the colorado river wilderness environment and we aim to keep it as it is for future generations. Rafting the grand canyon bucket adventure guides book 1. So it is a great boon of fedarkos book that he tells the story of the dam, and. Grand canyon info here are a few great books to read about pass river runners and there daring adventures dow the colorado river. Whats more, our means to these incredible ends are unlike most other grand canyon rafting experiences.
Please see belknaps waterproof grand canyon river guide all new expanded edition. Looking for fun, educational book to read before the grand canyon whitewater river trip. Some lodging and tours require a year in advance, while some things can. Whitewater rafting in the grand canyon is not at all a boring trip, and it is one every single family member will love. Most grand canyon rafting trips book a year or two in advance. Wilderness river adventures, managed by aramark, is an authorized concessioner of the national park service, grand canyon national park, canyonlands national. Our dories navigate the river in the finest of styles, slipping through rapids and drops as effortlessly as they do silent, still eddies a unique mode of navigation, renowned as much for stalwart capability as for elegance. In a single hour of rafting, its not uncommon to go from the roar of rushing whitewater to the glacial elegance of ancient limestone rock formations. Go on a grand canyon river rafting trip with grand canyon whitewater. Trip planning timeline when should i book my grand.
Heres the rundown on our editors recent grand canyon rafting experience, including what to. The best time for grand canyon river rafting usa today. By raft or dory, oars and grand canyon dories represent a legendary fixture in arizona river running. Folks love our motorized trip, but we also offer a rowing trip for those who want a longer, more indepth experience. Use our trip planning timeline to figure out when you should book your grand canyon vacation. Most visitors to the grand canyon are lucky if they even get to glimpse a sliver of the colorado river below during their whirlwind threehour tour of the south rim. Guide to the colorado river through grand canyon fifth edition by tom martin and duwain whitis, vishnu temple pressrivermaps, may 20.
Remember to book early, as tours fill up a year or more in advance. Essential grand canyon books rafting colorado river and trail. Grand canyon river rafting trips are the thrill of a lifetime. Half day raft trips grand canyon departing from east of the grand canyon in page, arizona. Ultimately, you decide what type and length of trip and then narrow your search by the outfitters with those requirements. Grand canyon rafting trips best white water rafting. Good reads for grand canyon grand canyon whitewater. Our approach to tours ensures a onceinalifetime adventure. Belknaps waterproof grand canyon river guide all new. The ultimate arizona family trip whitewater rafting in. Rafting season in the grand canyon runs from april through october, but some months are better than others. If youre going to read one book about the grand canyon before your trip, this is it. Whether youre on a motorized raft trip or a paddling adventure, our exciting grand canyon rafting trips offer nearconstant opportunities to make the most of the grand canyon and soak up the natural beauty of the colorado river. If rafting the grand canyon is on your bucket list and it should be, this book can answer your questions and maximize your adventure.
Exploring the grand canyon by river is an experience unlike any other. You can plan your trip and make reservations on our website. A true meanttobe canyoneer, loper was coincidently born the day that famous major john wesley powell discovered the meeting of the san juan and colorado rivers in 1869. This essential comprehensive book prepares you for your multiday grand canyon whitewater river adventure. Grand canyon dory trips grand canyon river rafting. It is the only smoothwater raft trip on the colorado river just before grand canyon. Relaxing while rafting on the colorado river through the grand canyon. Packed with photographs and illustrations, rafting the grand canyon explains what to expect and how to prepare for the trip of a lifetime. Bert loper and the colorado river, by brad dimock another historical novel by grand canyon river guide brad dimock, this book tells the life story and legacy of bert loper, who is referred to by rafting lovers and addicts as the. Wilderness river adventures grand canyon, glen canyon. Learn more here about your smooth water rafting trip.