So why is it called Whale Foundation? No, there are no whales in Grand Canyon Whale was the nickname of Curtis Hansen –...
The Whale Foundation – A Resource for Our River Guides
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Freaky Friday: Grand Canyon Bats!
Freaky Friday: Grand Canyon Bats! On top of Halloween coming next week, International Bat Week is from October 24-31, so we’re here to help you brush up on your knowledge of these incredibly cute, and arguably spooky, little creatures. Bats likely get their...
Freaky Friday in Grand Canyon: Ravens!
Freaky Friday in Grand Canyon: Ravens! As October 31st draws near, Hatch’s Halloween Countdown continues. We’ve told you about the bugs and snakes you may encounter on a Grand Canyon river trip, but there’s still more to come! This week’s topic famously found literary...
Freaky Friday in Grand Canyon: Snakes!
Freaky Friday in Grand Canyon: Snakes! With only three weeks left until the entire country is consumed by costume parties and candy seeking behavior, Hatch’s Halloween Countdown continues. Next, let’s talk Grand Canyon snakes! Whether they’re growing out...
Riffles and Rapids: Know Before You Go
Riffles and Rapids: Know Before You Go While exploring Grand Canyon on your next Colorado River trip, you will experience the blood pumping excitement of world famous rapids like Soap Creek, Crystal, and Lava Falls. Rapid is a term you will hear over and over...
What’s With the Super Blue Water in Grand Canyon?
Blue Water and Mineral Deposits in Grand Canyon People on our trips are often stunned by the bright blue waters flowing through Havasu Canyon and the Little Colorado—especially when compared with the muddy waters of the main Colorado River. Walking up...