Did you ever stop to think, really think, about the relationship of people to water? In the beginnings of human history, people searched for water and migrated to it. They probably respected seeps and springs as sacred places, because they were life-giving and life-saving. Once we learned to harness water
River Flow is an important things to know before going on a river trip. In 2014 the Grand Canyon has seen some relatively low flows. April and May had fluctuations between 5,500 cfs and 11,000 cfs, with the weekends, especially Sunday releases being much lower. This is because the river
As we all know JW Powell had a way with words and his descriptions of the Grand Canyon have rarely been equalled. Having just finished a Spring rafting trip in Canyonlands National Park we had to share Powell’s diary entry from July 17, 1869. This entry includes the last 40
The monarch butterfly migration is one of nature’s most wondrous events. Millions of monarchs travel from as far north as Canada to gather each winter in a forested mountain range of Michoacan, Mexico, now a World Biosphere Reserve. Sadly, without milkweed to eat along the route, the incredible long-distance monarch
Wayne Ranney, world famous geologist, author, and interpreter will be hosting a rafting trip down the Colorado River through the Canyonlands National Park. The trip dates are May 2-11 and include a 7 day rafting trip along the Green and Colorado Rivers and through Cataract Canyon. There will also be
Licensed Grand Canyon rafting concessionaire Colorado River & Trail Expeditions(CRATE) will be launching their second annual photo contest. In addition to the photo contest there will also be a video contest. The contest will launch on Monday March 31, 2014 and conclude on November 30, 2014 at midnight. There will
#1. When is the best time to experience the Grand Canyon? If the focus of ones trip is the rapids and the side canyons with waterfalls then go in June, July and August. If hiking is important opt for May or April. Honestly anytime of the year is fabulous. Many
Before the Colorado River enters Lake Powell and above the Grand Canyon is Cataract Canyon. Cataract Canyon is located in southeastern Utah and is a part of Canyonlands National Park. This section of Colorado River rafting is famous for its incredible rapids and stunning scenery. The area is a landscape
The idea of starting a river rafting business was born in the hearts of Vicki Woodruff and Dave Mackay after they met on a Grand Canyon river trip in 1968. Vicki and her friend, Lucy, hiked down the Kaibab Trail on the morning of August 10, 1968, to join a
Colorado River & Trail Expeditions has announced availability on two May Grand Canyon Multi-Sport Vacations. The trips are scheduled for May 10-12 and May 22-24, 2014 and are all-inclusive from Las Vegas, NV. The trips include two days of whitewater rafting and one day at a working ranch. “May is
Looking for a peaceful destination simply to unwind? Then look no further than Desolation Canyon. Have you not heard of the place before? This is one of the remotest spots of the popular Colorado Plateau, surrounded with picturesque landscapes and natural sceneries. This area even becomes more stunning when you
If you have ever been to Green River, Utah and not eaten at Ray’s Tavern consider yourself deprived. Ray’s is famous for their hamburgers and home cut fries. They also have a great selection of other grilled foods including Chicken and Pork Chops. In the Colorado River & Trail Expeditions
Effective June 14, 2020 - CRATE Will Be Operating All Scheduled Grand Canyon Rafting Trips Under Our COVID-19 Mitigation and Operating Plan
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