Arizona

Exploring & Rafting the Western Grand Canyon With Your Grandchild

Program No. 2519RJ
Explore the Western Grand Canyon with your grandchild as you whitewater raft the Colorado River, learn about the life of a cowboy!

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At a Glance

Share with your grandchild the thrill of whitewater rafting on the Colorado River in the depths of the Grand Canyon. With experienced river runners, navigate exhilarating whitewater rapids. Take part in outdoor field trips on the water, on the ground at the rim as you learn about the geology, natural history and native peoples of the Grand Canyon. Round out a rousing week with s'mores and stories by the campfire!
Activity Level
Outdoor: No Sweat
Walking up to one mile on varied terrain, sometimes in hot conditions. Getting in/out of rafts. Elevations up to 5,500 feet.

What You'll Learn

  • Raft 37 wild and scenic miles of the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon.
  • Learn about the Grand Canyon’s Geology while taking in the spectacular vistas of the Canyon’s South Rim.
  • Drive the only road to the bottom of the Grand Canyon and picnic and play on a Colorado River beach.

General Notes

Program is for grandchildren 9-12 or 11-13, depending on the date. Children must be 9 years old for rafting/helicopter rides. For a comparable family adventure for all generations, check out program #9878!
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Carrie Calisay Cannon
Carrie Calisay Cannon is a member of the Kiowa tribe of Oklahoma and also is of Oglala Lakota descent. She has a B.S. in Wildlife Biology and an M.S. in Resource Management. She is currently employed as an Ethnobotanist for the Hualapai Department of Cultural Resources. She administers a number of department projects and programs which promote the intergenerational teaching of Hualapai ethnobotanical knowledge. She works towards ensuring tribal ethnobotanical knowledge persists as a living practice and tradition.

Please note: This expert may not be available for every date of this program.

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Carrie Calisay Cannon is a member of the Kiowa tribe of Oklahoma and also is of Oglala Lakota descent. She has a B.S. in Wildlife Biology and an M.S. in Resource Management. She is currently employed as an Ethnobotanist for the Hualapai Department of Cultural Resources. She administers a number of department projects and programs which promote the intergenerational teaching of Hualapai ethnobotanical knowledge. She works towards ensuring tribal ethnobotanical knowledge persists as a living practice and tradition.
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Meals
14 Meals
5 Breakfasts
4 Lunches
5 Dinners
The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian
Lodging
Lodgings may differ by date. Select a date to see the lodgings specific to that date.
Display
Jun 03, 2024 - Jun 08, 2024
  • Jun 03, 2024 - Jun 08, 2024
  • Jun 03, 2024 - Jun 08, 2024 (Flagstaff, AZ to Departures)
  • Jun 16, 2024 - Jun 21, 2024 (Flagstaff, AZ to Departures)
2 nights
Flagstaff
La Quinta Inn & Suites Flagstaff is proud to show off its newly designed communal spaces and guest rooms to travelers passing through. Our new renovations include thoughtful updates and additions with our guest’s needs in mind. From a refreshed lobby with a welcoming "great-room" vibe to new touches and colors in every room, you’ll find a lot to enjoy at our hotel. Staying with us has never been as fun and convenient. Take advantage of all the new amenities and the designs meant to please every taste. Even if we look different, you will still always enjoy a free Bright Side Breakfast® every morning after a comfortable night in our expansive rooms and suites, which are equipped with lots of useful amenities including free high-speed Internet access and coffeemakers (select rooms also have a refrigerator and microwave). Stroll through the sprawling courtyard to a romantic gazebo; relax in the outdoor swimming pool and hot tub.
3 nights
Peach Springs
Situated on the longest stretch of highway left of the original historic Route 66, the Hualapai Lodge is the primary starting point for travelers looking to explore the raw Grand Canyon landscape via whitewater rafting, off-road touring, hiking, fishing, hunting, and more. Experience the historic charm of Route 66 and the unique culture of the Hualapai Tribe when you stay at this Peach Springs, Arizona hotel.
2 nights
Flagstaff
La Quinta Inn & Suites Flagstaff is proud to show off its newly designed communal spaces and guest rooms to travelers passing through. Our new renovations include thoughtful updates and additions with our guest’s needs in mind. From a refreshed lobby with a welcoming "great-room" vibe to new touches and colors in every room, you’ll find a lot to enjoy at our hotel. Staying with us has never been as fun and convenient. Take advantage of all the new amenities and the designs meant to please every taste. Even if we look different, you will still always enjoy a free Bright Side Breakfast® every morning after a comfortable night in our expansive rooms and suites, which are equipped with lots of useful amenities including free high-speed Internet access and coffeemakers (select rooms also have a refrigerator and microwave). Stroll through the sprawling courtyard to a romantic gazebo; relax in the outdoor swimming pool and hot tub.
3 nights
Peach Springs
Situated on the longest stretch of highway left of the original historic Route 66, the Hualapai Lodge is the primary starting point for travelers looking to explore the raw Grand Canyon landscape via whitewater rafting, off-road touring, hiking, fishing, hunting, and more. Experience the historic charm of Route 66 and the unique culture of the Hualapai Tribe when you stay at this Peach Springs, Arizona hotel.





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