Not going to lie, I was a little nervous about the trip. So much adventure for someone who is only moderately adventurous and doesn't go a day without makeup or a shower. To top it off, I hurt my knee the week before, so I wasn't 100%. A small plane, horse riding, shooting guns, a helicopter ride, white water rapids, and camping in 115+ degree...Read More ›
My stepmother went on the 6-day Grand Canyon trip 40 years ago. After seeing her pictures and hearing her stories, I knew I wanted to take the same trip. I had to wait until my children were old enough, then I had to save up for the cost of the trip, then I had to spend the money I'd saved on a household emergency, then my husband had a long...Read More ›
I was extremely excited to be on this trip. On paper, it was the ideal way to tick off a bucket list item, take my brother who was retiring from a 30-year career in public service, and celebrate my wife's victory over cancer. What I was met with was a heat dome that made national news, and brought a thermal suffering I have only experienced in...Read More ›
A 1981 family 3-4 days from Bright Angel Trail (Phantom Ranch) to Lava Falls was dwarfed by the Full Monty - Lee's Ferry to Lava Falls. Yes, the extra ~100 miles really opened my eyes to this American masterpiece...a must for citizens - IT'S YOUR BIRTHRIGHT which we share with the world.
The attached picture of the 1,000 yr old Nankoweap...Read More ›
My four siblings, our spouses, and our dad did the 4-day River Raft trip in the Grand Canyon in June 2023. Since we all live in different places and have busy lives, it was a unique experience to spend time together and have fun. We talked over relaxing dinners, reminisced about stories under the stars, laughed through the rapids, and caught up...Read More ›
