What is the Best Month to Raft Grand Canyon? In our opinion at Hatch, there is no bad time to be on the river! However,...
What is the Best Month to Raft Grand Canyon?
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River Poetry by Joy Sprague
River Poetry by Joy Sprague It is always such a delight to receive stories and poetry inspired by our guests’ experiences on the river with us. Here we’d like to share a beautiful poem written by Joy Sprague who had a river trip with Hatch in...
Where does the phrase “River Rat” come from?
The Origin of the Term “River Rat” If you’ve spent time around river rafters or river guides, you’ve likely heard the term “river rat” tossed around. But do you know the history behind this vivid slang? The term “river...
What does it feel like to raft through Grand Canyon? This Hatch guest says you can’t know until you go!
The experience of traveling through the Grand Canyon is something you can’t understand until you do it, as this Hatch guest explains. Although her original email was directed to the guides and staff at Hatch, we asked Erin if we could share her spectacular...
ATTENTION: Collecting Stories from the River!
Collecting Stories from the River! Have you gone rafting with Hatch in Grand Canyon? Do you want to share your story? We’re collecting STORIES FROM THE RIVER! Many of our guests are so inspired by the beauty of the Canyon, and the...
Visitor Etiquette at Grand Canyon Sacred Sites
Grand Canyon captivates the hearts of millions of visitors each year! Beneath the towering cliffs and the curving Colorado River lie Grand Canyon sacred sites full of cultural and spiritual heritage. When we visit the Grand Canyon sacred sites, we are guests in a...