It is universally known that the best toys to inspire the imagination and promote a love of wilderness and wild places are a babbling stream, some rocks and sand, and…
By Walker Mackay Rafting the Grand Canyon during the Covid-19 Pandemic As luck would have it, I got to be the trip leader on the first rafting trip to leave…
Grand Canyon-Running the Colorado River August 1, 1977 River running was featured front and center on the cover of the the August 1, 1977 Sports Illustrated. The cover photo shows…
The Grand Canyon is massive.  It was formed over millions of years by geologic processes including deposition, uplift, downcutting, and erosion. Today the Grand Canyon covers 1902 square miles in area.…
Kaskawulsh Glacier, Slims River, and Kaskawulsh(Alsek) River and Stream Piracy due to Glacial Melting Over the past century many of the glaciers in Alaska and Canada have retreated due to…
A sky full of stars along the Colorado River. Photo Courtesy of Steve Biel. Did you know Canyonlands National Park was designated as a Gold-Tier International Dark Sky Park? You…
One of the first signs of civilization you see on a Grand Canyon rafting trip after leaving Lee's Ferry is the Kaibab Bridge. The Kaibab Suspension Bridge is located just…
A few months ago while organizing and cleaning up some of our old gear we came across some "Colorado River &…
Colorado River & Trail Expeditions is our official company name. Most of our friends and guests over the years refer to our rafting company as CRATE. CRATE is an acronym…
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