The Grand Canyon is full of historical trails, let’s take a look at one of them! Here’s the story of the Bass Trail….
Walking History: The Creation of Bass Trail
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Motorized
Tackle the Colorado River on our motorized rafts and experience Grand Canyon from the river.
Oar Powered
Explore Grand Canyon by river on a fleet of small oar powered rafts.
Hiking Focused
Take extra time to explore the Grand Canyon trails along the river corridor.
Get Our Short Guide to the Grand Canyon!
Did you know that Crash Canyon is named after a historic airline collision? Or that John Wesley Powell's crew abandoned him at Kanab Rapid and hiked out of the canyon?


Download our 40-page Short Guide to Grand Canyon for the inside scoop on the most exciting campsites, rapids, and points of interest you can access from the river. We've included fun facts and fascinating stories for:
- 91 campsites
- 67 rapids
- 46 points of interest
Get Our Short Guide to the Grand Canyon!
Did you know that Crash Canyon is named after a historic airline collision? Or that John Wesley Powell's crew abandoned him at Kanab Rapid and hiked out of the canyon?


Download our 40-page Short Guide to Grand Canyon for the inside scoop on the most exciting campsites, rapids, and points of interest you can access from the river. We've included fun facts and fascinating stories for:
- 91 campsites
- 67 rapids
- 46 points of interest