Getting Wet and Wild with Amazing Summer Discounts!

It’s still not too late to book your once in a lifetime adventure in the Grand Canyon in 2012! A few outfitters are offering amazing discounts on some of their trip dates throughout June, July and August, so your whitewater rafting vacation is now more affordable than ever.

Whether you’re a family with children as young as eight looking for a short motorized trip, or an adventurous solo traveler looking for the largest whitewater on a non-motorized raft, there are now trips available for even the tightest of budgets.

Give Rivers & Oceans a call today and discover the true meaning of getting “wet and wild” with a whitewater rafting trip in one of the seven natural wonders of the world!

By: Vanessa Therrien

Attention ladies and aspiring writers! Get your pens ready!

Rafting down the Colorado River through scenic Cataract Canyon, pen in hand, journal or notebook at the ready. No husbands, boyfriends, kids or technology to distract you, just the tranquil sounds of nature and an open imagination. Sounds amazing doesn't it? Well creative inspiration is sure to come from this special rafting trip; and author Page Lambert will be traveling with you every step of the way!

This all women’s non-motorized trip starts on August 6, 2012 with an orientation in Moab, Utah. You will stay this night there and the following morning you will begin your trip. You’ll board the jet boat to Lathrop Canyon, and after a hike to some Native American ruins and lunch, those only participating for one day will return to the jet boats for the ride back to Moab. Men are also welcome to join the trip for this day, but the rest of the trip is just for the ladies! The five day, four night “Writing on the River” trip will end on August 11, 2012.

The one day journey costs $189.00 per person and the full five day experience costs $1,499.00 per person. Book today before this popular trip sells out!

By Vanessa Therrien

The Early Bird Catches the Worm, and Great Discounts on Grand Canyon Rafting Trips!

This spring, Grand Canyon whitewater rafting trips are more affordable than ever. A basketful of discounts are available on April and May departures on the full canyon motorized rafting trips.

What do we mean by full canyon? These trips start at Lee’s Ferry and take out at one of three locations; Whitmore Wash, river mile 188, Diamond Creek, river mile 225, and Pearce Ferry, river mile 279, and Rivers & Oceans will be there every step of the way to help make your local traveling logistics hassle free!

These motorized trips are great for families with children as young as eight yet also provide exciting rapids like Crystal and Lava Falls and gorgeous side canyons such as Elves Chasm and Havasu for the thrill seeker.

These trips normally average $2400-$3000 per person, and with discounts of 10%-30% off these trips are booking fast; so hop on these discounts before they disappear!

By Vanessa Therrien

Great Spring Special!!

Still looking for a whitewater rafting trip this spring? Well it's not too late.

Join us for the April 19-April 21 3 day motorized adventure from Whimore Wash to Lake mead!

This all inclusive trip departs and returns to Las Vegas, Nevada. We recommend arriving the night before and getting a good rest in the "City of Lights" before your busiest, fun filled 3 day vacation ever!

Your first day you will fly by scenic charter plane to the authentic, family owned Bar 10 Ranch where you will enjoy skeet shooting, horseback riding and western entertainment with some of the nicest folks you will ever meet. Spend this night in a covered wagon or in their dormatory style lodge.

On day two, after a hearty cowboy breakfast, you will board a helicopter for the thrilling 10 minute ride into the canyon where your river guides and motorized rafts are waiting for you. Spend the next two days rafting exciting class II and II rapids and hiking beautiful side canyons as well as spending a night under the stars without any city lights to cloud the view.

On day three after a few more rapids and floating along on some scenic flat water sections you'll transfer to a jet boat and get whisked away to Lake Mead where an air-conditioned bus is waiting to take you back to Las Vegas.

For $1200 per person you will receive all of this plus a free t-shirt, duffel bag, souvenir water bottle, and river guidebook. And as an additional special, in honor of "National Park Week" (April 21-29) the National Park Service is waiving all entrance fees!

Give Rivers & Oceans a call to book this once in a lifetime trip today! See you on the river!


By Vanessa Therrien

Spring, Luck, and a Whitewater Rafting Trip

Spring is almost here! The time when we get a nice week long break from school and we vigorously clean our houses and throw open the windows to chase away the winter chill. All of us are going to be looking for some relief from the cabin fever that started to plague us when the first snow hit the ground. We find one of the best cures is getting out and enjoying some fresh air and good whitewater.

In just two short weeks, only two days before Saint Patrick’s Day, the One Day Whitewater Rafting trip in the Grand Canyon will be departing Diamond Creek and will continue to run for seven days a week until Halloween. Spring is a beautiful time to be in the canyon. The wildflowers will be starting to bloom, wildlife is coming out to enjoy the sun, and the crowds tend to be a bit smaller, which is always a plus.

Some things to keep in mind though about rafting this early in the season:

1) Northern Arizona is just coming out of winter and heading into spring, and our weather can be very unpredictable even within the span of just one day.

2) The river water is coming from the bottom of Lake Powell and even as far down river as Diamond Creek only has a chance to warm up to a brisk 45-55 degrees.

3) Our springs are characteristically windy and chilly, especially in the wee hours of the morning when the one day trip begins. Average morning temperatures are around 40-50 degrees.

So dress in warm layers and don’t forget that two piece waterproof rain suit, it is going to be your best friend out there! If you’re prepared, spring can be a wonderful time to be in the canyon, but it probably wouldn’t hurt to bring a four-leaf clover just in case. You never know when old Jack Frost is going to send his next winter storm, and if the road to Diamond Creek is clear the one day trip will run even if there is snow on the ground!
Break free of the winter blues, try something new, and come join us in 2012!

“May the road rise to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face;”

and may the “Luck of the Irish” be with you this rafting season!

-By Vanessa Therrien

Presidents' Day Trivia Answers

Below are the answers to last week’s trivia questions:

A and B: Teddy Roosevelt. The 26th president served in office from 1901-1909.

C: Woodrow Wilson. The 28th president served in office from 1913-1921.

D: Gerald Ford. The 38th president served in office from 1974-1977.

BONUS QUESTION: January 1, 1971 and Richard Nixon. The 37th president served in office from 1969-1974.

EXTRA CREDIT: Rutherford B. Hayes. The 19th president served in office from 1877-1881.

Come join us in 2012 and find out for yourself why these presidents saw fit to preserve and treasure the 7th wonder of the world!

Presidents' Day Trivia

As we head into the Presidents’ Day weekend, we thought we’d do something a little different. Let’s see how well you know your Grand Canyon history with a bit of Presidents’ Day trivia. You can post your answers to our comments section and compare with other readers. Answers will be given next week!

Match the Presidents below to the influential moments in Grand Canyon History

1. Gerald “Jerry” Ford

2. Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt

3. Woodrow Wilson


A. The Grand Canyon Game Preserve was established by this president on November 28, 1906.
B. On January 11, 1908, this president added the neighboring national forest lands to the Grand Canyon Game Preserve and re-designated it as a United States National Monument.

C. Exactly 93 years ago, Grand Canyon was established as the 17th United States National Park by an act of Congress signed into law by this president on February 16, 1919.

D. This president signed the Grand Canyon Enlargement Act on January 3, 1975, adding Marble Canyon to the Grand Canyon National Park, extending the boarders to include the 288 river miles we know and love to raft today!

BONUS QUESTION: Originally called “Washington’s Birthday”, Presidents’ Day was originally celebrated on George Washington’s birthday, February 22. In what year was this federal holiday moved to the third Monday of February under the “Uniform Monday Holiday Act”, and which president was in office?

EXTRA CREDIT: Which president was in office in 1880 when George Washington’s birthday became a federal holiday in Washington D.C.?

Happy Presidents' Day!

By Vanessa Therrien