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Rafting through the Grand Canyon

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Welcome to the most
amazing family outing
in the entire world

 

This is the adventure
your family will
remember and
talk about for years

 

It starts with a
scenic flight from
Las Vegas

 

After a night
getting to know
each other at
a lodge, we
load our rafts
at Lee's Ferry

 

At this point
the Canyon
offers just a hint
of what is to come

Loading  

Finally ready to
shove off for the
adventure of
a lifetime

 

There is
nothing like
the thrill
of entering
the very
first rapid

Rapids  

Straddle the
side pontoons
for a wild ride

Ride the Tubes
 

In addition to the
excitement of rafting,
you'll get plenty of
exercise each day
with hikes into the
Grand Canyon

 

Most of the hikes
are not difficult at
all—just a little
hot and dusty

 

 

The most difficult part
about some of the hikes
is dealing with the feeling
of vertigo as we edge
along some sheer drops

 

One of the
early hikes
is to an
ancient
Anasazi
grainery

Anasazi Grainery  

The Anasazi used these
protected caves to
store their harvests

 

Views of the
Canyon from
here are
breathtaking

Vista  

Every excursion off
the raft has its
own reward . . .

. . . the views
and feelings of
accomplishment . . .

Hike Group  

. . . the opportunity
to do a little
body-rafting . . .

(sometimes the Little
Colorado runs clear,)

Body Rafting  
(and sometimes
it runs red, but it
is always a blast)
 

. . . the chance to
marvel at some
amazing rock
formations . . .

 

. . . the fun of
frolicing in
a refreshing
waterfall . . .

Falls Group  

. . . wading across a
clear and fast-flowing
stream . . .

 

. . . checking out
the local residents . . .

 

. . . enjoying a
natural shower . . .

 

. . . and posing for
a group photograph
in paradise

Group  

Find yourself
in another world
at Havasu Creek

 

This is truly
Shangri La in the
Grand Canyon

 

Stops for
lunch
mid-day
are in full
view of . . .

Lunch  

. . . the most
dazzling
scenery
in the
world

Lunch Stop  

As the sun sets
the Canyon
walls catch
flame from
the dying
sunlight

 

Bathing in the
river is a bracing
experience

Bathing  

The crew sets
to work organizing
a delicious dinner

 

We promise you will
never go hungry at
any time during
this adventure

 

Gorgeous colors give
way to the dazzling
sight of more stars
than you have ever
observed in your life

 

After a hearty
breakfast, commence
rafting as the sun
begins to reappear
over the Canyon walls

Morning Rafting  

Having successfully
navigated Lava Falls,
it is time for
celebration

Below the Falls  

And time to
get ready for
the return to
Civilization

Does
Las Vegas
count as
"Civilization"?

Ready for Vegas!  

Early in the
morning
a chopper
appears to
whisk you
out of the
Canyon

Chopper  

As we rise to the Canyon rim,
our “family” will have
grown larger, closer, and
stronger as a result of these
unforgettable shared
experiences

Departure  

 

Any person you consider a part of your family—man or woman,
boy or girl (16 and older)—is welcome to participate in this
Family Outing. It will be a life-changing experience for all!