Best Rafting and Water Activities in the Grand Canyon

Rafting the Grand Canyon? Here are five waterfall hikes that make putting down your paddle worth it.

Relax as experienced guides lead you on a breathtaking journey through towering canyon walls that often rise 2,000 feet above you.

Deciding to take a Colorado River trip is easy. The tricky part is making that dream a reality. Sixteen companies offer trips through the Grand Canyon.

Watch as the raft overturns at 0:49. Luckily no one was hurt. I'm sure their adrenaline was pumping. The crew that filmed this remarked that the water was very low making the rapids more hazardous.

Lees Ferry: Drive to the banks of the Colorado River

To really experience the Grand Canyon, you need to get to the bottom of it, and there is no better way to do that than to float down the Colorado River.

There's nothing like standing in the river as its currents surround you and pass you by. The Grand Canyon region is full of world-class rivers that provide visitors with a great abundance and variety of fishing opportunities.

One of the most exciting ways to experience the Grand Canyon is to float through it by way of raft on the Colorado River.

Rafting Grand Canyon comes with 160 sets of rapids and the constant prospect of going for a swim.

Rafting Grand Canyon can change your life. Here are the essential details to plan the ultimate trip including skills, seasons, and rafting outfitters.

Join Hualapai River Runners for an unforgettable day rafting through the western end of the Grand Canyon and taking a helicopter to its rim.

Set off on an outdoor adventure with the comforts of home at hand and explore 2,000 miles of shoreline with incredible scenery at your own pace.

Learn about the Grand Canyon's Colorado River and go on your own virtual journey without leaving home. Not as much fun as actually doing it, but very cool nonetheless.

Three full-service marinas on Lake Powell, Lake Mead, and Lake Mohave. Rent a houseboat for a weekend of play or extended excursions.

Lake Powell is the ultimate playground with nearly 2,000 miles of shoreline. Rent a houseboat or take a boat tour.

Ride the rivers in Colorado, Utah, and Arizona - All within a days drive from the Grand Canyon.

A crew of veteran Grand Canyon rafting guides shares their wisdom on one of the best, toughest jobs in the natural world.

There are some definite tricks to staying comfortable and happy on rafting trips through the Grand Canyon. Here are a few I learned on my trip.