The Grand Canyon is full of incredible rock layers! Here we look at one of these layers: the Kaibab Formation!

It’s that time of year… wintery weather, holiday music, cozy clothes, hot chocolate, crackling fires—and a new slate of dates for your next river trip with Hatch!
If not, we have a ton of resources out there to help you choose your best trip before the new 2026 calendar opens.
How to choose and book your trip:
PLUS – Holidays and Hatch Trips:
If your questions extend beyond what’s covered in these posts, check out our FAQs or the rest of our blog. Both are filled with helpful information about Hatch river trips. Grand Canyon National Park also has plenty of info if you’re debating on rafting in Grand Canyon. And don’t forget about our friendliest resource for navigating the new calendar: our knowledgeable staff!
We are happy to talk through your needs, ideas, and questions to make sure you find the best trip for your group. Check back on Tuesday 12/10 for the 2026 calendar!
(We’ll be out of the office December 23rd through New Year’s Day, but we’d love to chat with you before or after!)
Stanton’s Cave Split Twig Figurines in Letters On Bus Hatch’s first expedition through the Grand Canyon in 1934, he discovered a couple of split twig figurines in a cave that we now call Stanton’s cave. We recently stumbled upon two letters from Clyde Eddy...
Happy Holidays from Hatch! Whether you’re celebrating Christmas or other holidays throughout this wintry season, we are wishing you and your family the best. As we’re huddling under blankets or around the fire, there is no warmer thought than the experiences we’ve...
6 Steps to Book an Epic Grand Canyon Rafting Tour with Hatch Today (December 16th 2025), our 2027 Calendar officially opens for booking and we thought it would be the perfect time to post a short blog on how to book a Grand Canyon Rafting trip with us!...