Colorado River

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Colorado River
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“The Colorado River is one of the principal rivers in the Southwestern United States and in northern Mexico. The 1,450-mile-long (2,330 km) river, the 5th longest in the United States, drains an expansive, arid watershed that encompasses parts of seven U.S. states and two Mexican states. The name…”
— Wikipedia
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OutsideAug 8

My Dream Grand Canyon River Trip Did Not Go As Planned. Neither Does Life.

I have dreamed of rafting the Colorado River through the length of the Grand Canyon for as long as I can remember. My parents met on a river trip on the Rio Grande and raised my brother and me on a healthy diet of skiing, backpacking, and weekends paddling or kayaking alpine lakes and streams … Continued

requires teamwork, communication, and constant adaptation

5 sights in this story
  • Colorado RiverSightrequires teamwork, communication, and constant adaptation
  • Grand CanyonSight225 miles over the next 16 days
  • Lee’s FerrySightofficial starting point for most river trips
  • House RockSightterrifying rapid at mile 17 featuring an 8-foot drop
  • Diamond CreekSightfirst major road-accessible takeout on this stretch
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OutsideJul 29

Woodshop to Whitewater: How Cricket Zarn Learned to Build Boats for the West’s Biggest Rapids

How do you design a wooden dory strong enough to handle Grand Canyon whitewater? If you’re Zarn, you start by crashing a lot of boats.

dories bob down the river

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OutsideJun 8

An 18-Year-Old Died on the Grand Canyon’s Most Popular Trail. Here Is Why Bright Angel Is So Deadly.

Following a tragic hiker death in the Grand Canyon, we break down why the Bright Angel Trail turns deadly in summer and how to spot the signs of heat stroke.

destination at the bottom of the canyon

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OutsideApr 9

The Seven Wonders of the Trail Running World

These epic routes belong on every runner’s bucket list

river at the bottom of the Grand Canyon

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OutsideApr 7

A Court Ruling Just Protected 1 Million Acres of Grand Canyon Backcountry

Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni—Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon will stay a national monument, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals said.

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OutsideMar 18

Where to Stay at the Grand Canyon If You Want Adventure Without Roughing It

From the North Rim to Route 66, these two properties are turning the pre-hike crash pad into a destination all its own.

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The New York TimesAug 5, 2025

Dragon Bravo Fire at the Grand Canyon: What Travelers Need to Know

While the Dragon Bravo Fire has burned more than 123,000 acres, much of the surrounding national park remains open. Here’s the latest.

inner canyon trails closed due to smoke

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