Arizona
Exploring & Rafting the Western Grand Canyon With Your Grandchild
Program No. 2519RJ
Explore the Western Grand Canyon with your grandchild as you whitewater raft the Colorado River, and learn about the life of a cowboy!
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Age 9 - 13
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6 days
5 nights
14 meals
5B 4L 5D
3
Visit Grand Canyon National Park, hike along the rim.
Peach Springs, AZ
4
Ranch Visit, River Trip Orientation, Kids Only
Peach Springs, AZ
5
Grand Canyon River Raft, Waterfall Hike
Peach Springs, AZ
6
Program Concludes
Flagstaff, AZ
At a Glance
Share with your grandchild the thrill of whitewater rafting on the Colorado River in the depths of the Grand Canyon. With experienced river runners, navigate exhilarating whitewater rapids. Take part in outdoor field trips on the water, on the ground at the rim as you learn about the geology, natural history and native peoples of the Grand Canyon. Round out a rousing week with s'mores and stories by the campfire!
Activity Level
Outdoor: No Sweat
Walking up to one mile on varied terrain, sometimes in hot conditions. Getting in/out of rafts. Elevations up to 5,500 feet.
Best of all, you’ll…
- Raft 37 wild and scenic miles of the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon.
- Learn about the Grand Canyon’s geology while taking in the spectacular vistas of the Canyon’s South Rim.
- Drive the only road to the bottom of the Grand Canyon and picnic and play on a Colorado River beach.
General Notes
Program is for grandchildren 9-12 or 11-13, depending on the date. Children must be 9 years old for rafting/helicopter rides. For a comparable family adventure for all generations, check out program #9878!
Featured Expert
All trip experts
Carrie Calisay Cannon
Carrie Calisay Cannon is a member of the Kiowa tribe of Oklahoma and also is of Oglala Lakota descent. She has a B.S. in Wildlife Biology and an M.S. in Resource Management. She is currently employed as an Ethnobotanist for the Hualapai Department of Cultural Resources. She administers a number of department projects and programs which promote the intergenerational teaching of Hualapai ethnobotanical knowledge. She works towards ensuring tribal ethnobotanical knowledge persists as a living practice and tradition.
Please note: This expert may not be available for every date of this program.
Carrie Calisay Cannon
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Carrie Calisay Cannon is a member of the Kiowa tribe of Oklahoma and also is of Oglala Lakota descent. She has a B.S. in Wildlife Biology and an M.S. in Resource Management. She is currently employed as an Ethnobotanist for the Hualapai Department of Cultural Resources. She administers a number of department projects and programs which promote the intergenerational teaching of Hualapai ethnobotanical knowledge. She works towards ensuring tribal ethnobotanical knowledge persists as a living practice and tradition.
Suggested Reading List
(10 books)
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Exploring & Rafting the Western Grand Canyon With Your Grandchild
Program Number: 2519
Writing Down the River: Into the Heart of the Grand Canyon
Copious, dramatic color photographs and poetic quotations illustrate these essays describing the whitewater rafting experiences of 15 prominent female writers sent down the Colorado River during the summer of 1997.
I Am the Grand Canyon: The Story of the Havasupai People
I Am the Grand Canyon is the story of the Havasupai people. From their origins among the first group of Indians to arrive in North America some 20,000 years ago to their epic struggle to regain traditional lands taken from them in the nineteenth century, the Havasupai have a long and colorful history. The story of this tiny tribe once confined to a toosmall reservation depicts a people with deep cultural ties to the land, both on their former reservation below the rim of the Grand Canyon and on the surrounding plateaus.
In the spring of 1971, the federal government proposed incorporating still more Havasupai land into Grand Canyon National Park. At hearings that spring, Havasupai Tribal Chairman Lee Marshall rose to speak. "I heard all you people talking about the Grand Canyon," he said. "Well, you're looking at it. I am the Grand Canyon!" Marshall made it clear that Havasu Canyon and the surrounding plateau were critical to the survival of his people; his speech laid the foundation for the return of thousands of acres of Havasupai land in 1975.
I Am the Grand Canyon is the story of a heroic people who refused to back down when facing overwhelming odds. They won, and today the Havasupai way of life quietly continues in the Grand Canyon and on the surrounding plateaus.
The Emerald Mile
Amazon review: From one of Outside magazine’s “Literary All-Stars” comes the thrilling true tale of the fastest boat ride ever, down the entire length of the Colorado River and through the Grand Canyon, during the legendary flood of 1983.<br><br>In the spring of 1983, massive flooding along the length of the Colorado River confronted a team of engineers at the Glen Canyon Dam with an unprecedented emergency that may have resulted in the most catastrophic dam failure in history. In the midst of this crisis, the decision to launch a small wooden dory named “The Emerald Mile” at the head of the Grand Canyon, just fifteen miles downstream from the Glen Canyon Dam, seemed not just odd, but downright suicidal.<br><br>The Emerald Mile, at one time slated to be destroyed, was rescued and brought back to life by Kenton Grua, the man at the oars, who intended to use this flood as a kind of hydraulic sling-shot. The goal was to nail the all-time record for the fastest boat ever propelled—by oar, by motor, or by the grace of God himself—down the entire length of the Colorado River from Lee’s Ferry to Lake Mead. Did he survive? Just barely. Now, this remarkable, epic feat unfolds here, in The Emerald Mile.
Carving Grand Canyon: Evidence, Theories, and Mystery
Ranney explains how rivers in general can physically carve canyons, looks chronologically at the numerous theories that have been presented by successive generations of geologists regarding the Grand Canyon's formation, and describes a plausible sequence of geologic events that could create such a landscape. Numerous color photographs, detailed illustrations, and maps are provided. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR 160pp; 2nd edition 2012.
Half Broke Horses
Jeannette Walls, author of The Glass Castle, wrote this true life novel which unfolds across Northern Arizona from the 1920s to the 1960s. Its heroine, Lily Casey Smith, (Ms. Wall's grandmother) battled the elements, prejudices, economic conditions and politics of remote frontier Arizona. Many of the locations described - Peach Springs, Seligman, Flagstaff, the Navajo Reservation, the Arizona Strip - are sites visited by NAU Road Scholar programs. Readers of this selection will feel the sense of heritage from this tale of life in our distant corner of America. Note: may not be appropriate for young readers.
Beyond the Hundredth Meridian: John Wesley Powell and the Second Opening of the West
Here Wallace Stegner, a Pulitzer Prize-winner, gives us a thrilling account of Powell's struggle against western geography and Washington politics. We witness the successes and frustrations of Powell's distinguished career, and appreciate his unparalleled understanding of the West. "Stegner's most exciting work." (San Francisco Chronicle) 496pp
An Introduction to Grand Canyon Prehistory
People have inhabited Grand Canyon for the past twelve thousand years. Evidence of their lives exists throughout the canyon; but it is up to their ancestors and archaeologists to interpret those remains for us. This book provides a popular look at the architecture, art, and tools of prehistoric Puebloan peoples, as well as information about modern-day Native American tribes. With illustrations and color photographs.
Sunk Without a Sound
Grand Canyon, this adventure / mystery / biography details the true story of Glen and Bessie Hyde, who vanished on their 1928 honeymoon river trip through Grand Canyon. When they did not appear at journey's end, Glen's father launched an exhaustive search of Grand Canyon. Although the boat was soon found upright and fully loaded, no trace of the honeymooners was ever found. They had vanished from the face of the earth. Or had they? In the years since, four people appearing to be either Glen or Bessie have emerged, each with a tale implying murder and mayhem. Author and boatman Brad Dimock has unearthed the true story of the Hydes, followed each tale to its source, and gone so far as to retrace the Hydes' fateful voyage in a replica of their archaic scow.
The Exploration of the Colorado River and Its Canyons
Full text of Powell's 1,000-mile expedition down the fabled Colorado in 1869. Superb account of terrain, geology, vegetation, Indians, famine, mutiny, treacherous rapids, mighty canyons. 240 illustrations. 432pp
Living at the Edge: Explorers, Exploiters, and Settlers of the Grand Canyon Region
A comprehensive look at the pioneer history of the Grand Canyon Region, from its earliest residents to the creation of the national park at the end of the pioneer era (circa 1920). Included are close to two hundred historic photographs, many never published before, and 12 custom maps of the region. 184pp
Program
At a Glance
Duration
6 days
Program Begins
Flagstaff, AZ
Program Concludes
Flagstaff, AZ
Meals
14
| 5B |
4L |
5D |
Activity Level
Share with your grandchild the thrill of whitewater rafting on the Colorado River in the depths of the Grand Canyon. With experienced river runners, navigate exhilarating whitewater rapids. Take part in outdoor field trips on the water, on the ground at the rim as you learn about the geology, natural history and native peoples of the Grand Canyon. Round out a rousing week with s'mores and stories by the campfire!)
Best of all, you'll...
- Raft 37 wild and scenic miles of the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon.
- Learn about the Grand Canyon’s geology while taking in the spectacular vistas of the Canyon’s South Rim.
- Drive the only road to the bottom of the Grand Canyon and picnic and play on a Colorado River beach.
General Notes
Program is for grandchildren 9-12 or 11-13, depending on the date. Children must be 9 years old for rafting/helicopter rides. For a comparable family adventure for all generations, check out program #9878!
Featured Expert
Carrie Calisay Cannon
Carrie Calisay Cannon is a member of the Kiowa tribe of Oklahoma and also is of Oglala Lakota descent. She has a B.S. in Wildlife Biology and an M.S. in Resource Management. She is currently employed as an Ethnobotanist for the Hualapai Department of Cultural Resources. She administers a number of department projects and programs which promote the intergenerational teaching of Hualapai ethnobotanical knowledge. She works towards ensuring tribal ethnobotanical knowledge persists as a living practice and tradition.
Please Note:
This expert may not be available for every date of the program
Activity Level
Outdoor: No Sweat
Walking up to one mile on varied terrain, sometimes in hot conditions. Getting in/out of rafts. Elevations up to 5,500 feet.
Suggested Reading List
View Full List
(10 Books)
You can also find many of the books we recommend at the Road Scholar store on bookshop.org, a website that supports local bookstores.
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Duration
6 days
5 nights
What's Included
14 meals | 5B | 4L | 5D |
3 expert-led lectures
7 expert-led field trips
4 hands-on experiences
An experienced Group Leader
5 nights of accommodations
Taxes and customary gratuity
Road Scholar Assurance Plan
Day
1
Check-in, Program Registration, Welcome Dinner, Orientation
Location:
Flagstaff, AZ
Meals:
D
Stay:
La Quinta Inn & Suites Flagstaff
Activity Note
Hotel check-in available from 3:00 p.m.
Afternoon:
Program Registration. 4:30 – 5:15 p.m. After you have your room assignment, come to the Road Scholar table in the hotel meeting room to register with the program staff and get your welcome packet containing the up-to-date schedule that reflects any changes, other important information, and to confirm the time and location of the Orientation session. If you arrive late, please ask for your packet when you check in.
Dinner:
At the hotel
Evening:
Orientation. The Group Leader will greet everyone and lead introductions. We will review the up-to-date program schedule, discuss roles and responsibilities, logistics, safety guidelines, emergency procedures, and answer questions. Transportation will be provided primarily by passenger vans, unless otherwise noted. This is a Road Scholar intergenerational program. Grandparents are responsible for their grandchildren. If/when separate age group activities are conducted concurrently, program staff will supervise. Children are never to be left unsupervised. Periods in the daily schedule designated as “Free time” and “At leisure” offer opportunities to do what you like and make your experience even more meaningful and memorable according to your personal preferences. The Group Leader will be happy to offer suggestions. Program activities, schedules, personnel, and indicated distances or times may change due to local circumstances/conditions. In the event of changes, we will alert you as quickly as possible. Thank you for your understanding. Continue getting to know your fellow Road Scholars, settle in, and get a good night’s rest for the full day ahead. Be sure to prepare for check-out and transfer in the morning.
Day
2
Museum of Northern Arizona, Walnut Canyon National Monument
Location:
Flagstaff, AZ
Meals:
B,L,D
Stay:
La Quinta Inn & Suites Flagstaff
Activity Note
Walking about 1 mile on Island Trail at Walnut Canyon; approximately 1 hour with stops; paved trail; descend and ascend 185 feet via 240 steps. Walking about 1 mile on Rim Trail; approx. 1 hour; paved and level. Elevation at 6,700 ft. Driving approximately 15 miles; about 1/2 hour. We recommend bringing a water bottle, good walking shoes, sun protection, long sleeves, and perhaps a walking stick.
Breakfast:
At the hotel
Morning:
We’ll travel to Walnut Canyon National Monument for our first field trip to the Sinagua cliff dwellings and the Visitor Center. Upon arrival, we’ll set out on a hike led by our Group Leader down into Walnut Canyon, which will bring us face to face with ancient cliff dwellings. Walnut Canyon is a spectacular scenic attraction in its own right, with diverse plant and animal communities to be enjoyed from all vantage points and interpretive displays to supplement viewing. For those that choose not to go into the canyon, a lovely rim walk led by one of the Group Leaders also offers excellent views.
Lunch:
At a local restaurant
Afternoon:
Afterwards, we will enjoy an insightful and informative docent-led field trip at the Museum of Northern Arizona (MNA) after arriving by van. The MNA has evolved into a regional center of learning with collections, exhibits, educational programs, publications, and research projects. Museum of Northern Arizona is the premier museum dedicated to the cultural and natural history of the Colorado Plateau. Afterwards, we’ll take some time for independent exploration in the museum and a kid center craft.
Dinner:
At a local restaurant
Evening:
We’ll then join our Group Leader for a regionally relevant Presentation and Activity in the meeting room.
Day
3
Visit Grand Canyon National Park, hike along the rim.
Location:
Peach Springs, AZ
Meals:
B,L,D
Stay:
Hualapai Lodge
Activity Note
Driving approx. 207 miles total for the day; about 4 hours. Short walks to scenic viewpoints, less than 2 miles total; some sloping terrain on paved pathways and stairs.
Breakfast:
At the hotel
Morning:
We will board our transport and set out on a full-day field trip to the Grand Canyon’s South Rim. Upon arrival, we will start on a walk and learn as we explore about the Grand Canyon’s unique geological, biological, and historical features. We will also see Grand Canyon Village where many of the most impressive structures in the historic village were designed by Mary Jane Colter, a renowned architect and designer for the Fred Harvey Company and Santa Fe Railroad. With luck, we might even see an endangered California condor soaring overhead as we gaze into the Canyon’s depths below.
Lunch:
At the Grand Canyon's rim, we’ll have sack lunches.
Afternoon:
We will have some time for independent exploration in the historic village. Be sure to take a look across to the Canyon’s North Rim, 10 miles away as the raven flies. We will board the vans and transfer to our accommodation along a historic stretch of the famous Route 66 in Peach Springs, AZ. En route, we will keep a look out for Burma Shave signs, enjoy wide open views, and drive through a classic site of Route 66 nostalgia – Seligman – with its focus on American road touring in the 1950s. Seligman is the town which Radiator Springs, from the Pixar movie “Cars,” was based on. In late afternoon, we will arrive at our accommodation and have access to a more remote area.
Dinner:
Diamond Creek Restaurant at the Hualapai Lodge.
Evening:
The remainder of the evening will be at your leisure.
Day
4
Ranch Visit, River Trip Orientation, Kids Only
Location:
Peach Springs, AZ
Meals:
B,L,D
Stay:
Hualapai Lodge
Activity Note
Driving approx. 2 hours throughout the day; Short periods of standing, sometimes in full sun, during the morning session.
Breakfast:
At the hotel restaurant
Morning:
We will board our transportation to transfer to a local ranch, where we’ll spend this morning learning about ranching, horses, and the importance of cattle in the history of the west with a real cowboy who has cowboy-ed in northern Arizona for over 40 years. Believe it or not, cattle still have many uses today, besides just steak and hamburger! Kids will learn about a horse’s tack, how to properly saddle a horse and how to rope.
Lunch:
At a local restaurant
Afternoon:
We’ll gather for a secret "Kids Only" activity led by our Group Leaders! Shhhhh! While the kids are engaged, the adults may wish to take a breather, a dip in the pool or engage in purely adult conversation for a short time. Following this activity, we’ll assemble in the meeting room to learn everything we need to know for the river trip coming up the next day through an in-depth orientation to the day’s activities. We'll go over how to dress for the river, how to pack your daypack, and what to take so you'll be well-prepared for a Colorado River raft trip to remember!
Dinner:
Diamond Creek Restaurant at the Hualapai Lodge.
Evening:
We’ll be joined by a local expert for a presentation on a topic of local interest. Our topic will vary by week and feature a local author, artist, or regional expert.
Day
5
Grand Canyon River Raft, Waterfall Hike
Location:
Peach Springs, AZ
Meals:
B,L,D
Stay:
Hualapai Lodge
Activity Note
Driving approx. 155 miles total. Morning about 20 miles; approx. 1.5 hours; unpaved, rough road. Afternoon approx. 135 miles; about 3 hours, with stop. Rafting approx. 37 miles; 5-6 hours total. Climbing in/out of rafts, assistance provided as needed. River temperature about 50 degrees F – air can be 100+ degrees F. Hiking about 1/2 mile total for the day; some slippery rocks, sand. Elective climb using ropes & ladders to hidden waterfall.
Breakfast:
At the hotel restaurant
Morning:
Meeting in the hotel lobby we will go through a safety orientation with our river leaders and get fitted with life jackets before embarking on our river rafting trip. We will divide up into multiple groups to fit on 8-passenger motorized pontoon rafts (approximately 25 feet long), each with a certified rafting expert. The Diamond Creek trip down the Colorado River is about 37 miles in length. During the first 16 miles we will encounter about 10 whitewater rapids, some rather large (5, 6 and 7’s on a 1 to 10 scale), so we will get wet. The air temperature in summer at the bottom of the canyon will likely be around 100 degrees so the splashing is a welcome relief and will keep us cool. We’ll pull the rafts over at a couple of attractions including the beautiful Travertine Falls and a lunch spot. While stopped, our rafting experts will lead some short walks to stretch our legs and explore the area. After 16 miles the rapids disappear, but the scenery remains "grand" in all regards. Hualapai tribal members will operate rafts and, along with our staff, provide information about the canyon along the way.
Lunch:
Along the river, we’ll have sack lunches provided by the river company.
Afternoon:
Continuing downriver, we’ll reach Pearce Ferry where we will get off our rafts and board the bus that will transport us out of the canyon. Have your cameras ready! The bus will drop us off at the lodge in Peach Springs. On our way we’ll travel through a landscape of Joshua Trees and creosote bush as we cross the beautiful basin and range landscape of the Mohave Desert. Upon arrival in Peach Springs, we’ll go immediately to dinner.
Dinner:
Diamond Creek Restaurant at the Hualapai Lodge. Share favorite experiences with new Road Scholar friends during our farewell dinner.
Evening:
The remainder of the evening will be at leisure. Be sure to prepare for check-out and departures in the morning.
Day
6
Program Concludes
Location:
Flagstaff, AZ
Meals:
B
Activity Note
Hotel check out and driving to Flagstaff; 102 miles, approximately 1.5 hours.
Breakfast:
At the hotel restaurant
Morning:
We’ll board our transportation back to Flagstaff and share some of our favorite memories from our week together before saying farewell. This concludes our program. We hope you enjoy Road Scholar learning adventures and look forward to having you on rewarding programs in the future. Best wishes for all your journeys!
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MEALS
14 Meals
5 Breakfasts
4 Lunches
5 Dinners
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Participant Reviews
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I recently returned from a Road Scholar Grandparent’s trip to the Grand Canyon. My grandchild and I had a fantastic time seeing the Canyon from the rim, the river at the bottom, and the air in a helicopter. Not only did we make new memories together, but we also made new friends that we hope to stay in touch with. I highly recommend this experience for both the educational and relationship value.
— Review left July 1, 2024
Excellent agenda, kids nicely busy and made friends across the country and Canada.
Would be good to better detail daily plan ahead, starts at 7:00 a.m. and LONG shuttle rides.
— Review left September 28, 2023
The program leaders were excellent and the restaurant food was well done. The interaction with horses and ranching was very good, as was the presentation on native plants. Tie-dyed t-shirts were fun as was the campfire for s'mores. However, there were several several drawbacks at the Caverns motel. The elevator to the caverns was not working and had not been working for some time. The laundry machine was broken. There was no miniature golf. My AC went out for whatever reason and we had to wait for a maintenance guy. Another guest complained about a fly investation. Of course, Road Scholar can't be rsponsible for the heat, but it was very, very intense. The NAU vans could not provide decent AC. Rafting was great fun, but because there was no helicoptor ride (no pilots available), we spent several extra hours on the river, just moving downstream. Very boring and very, very hot--120 degrees on the river.
— Review left July 28, 2023
Very disappointed! The motel was very dirty and run down, bugs on the bathroom floor ,missing draw handles,holes in the walls, rug was filthy and covered in stains. Hard to believe you would put anyone up in a place like that.
I was notified 3 days before my trip with my 2 grandchildren and sister that the caverns were closed and there was no helicopter ride.
The part that was most upsetting was the deception. We were told by the motel employees that the cavern has been closed since October. On Tuesday we spent 3 hours to go eat ice cream. We were told it was to fill in the time we would of been at the caverns. A total waste.
The refund is not acceptable. All the refunds should be given to me not to my two 10 year old grandchildren or my sister as I paid for the entire trip. This was her 1st trip with road scholar and I m sure it’s her last.
This is my 14th trip with Road Scholar and understand things happen but this is unacceptable.
— Review left July 19, 2023
The trip had great guides, Brendan O'Brien and Sandy Kehs, who were very attentive and organized. They took good care of us and kept us informed about the places we were going and the history of the area.
We were disappointed that we did not get to do the Caverns tour as it was listed in our itinerary. The 2nd big disappointment was not being able to do the helicopter tour of the Grand Canyon. If this happens again it would be much better to stop the rafting tour after 4 hours on the river, as 6 hours in the hot sun is too long. The swimming pool at the Inn was not available and the grounds were all dug up and very dusty.
It would be helpful to have a handout to take home with the historical summary of the purpose and learning objectives of the week.
This was our first Roads Scholar trip and did not meet our expectations. We understand that we will get a refund for the helicopter tour and hopefully that will happen soon.
— Review left June 27, 2023
A wonderful trip great guides.
Problems:
Elevator to the caverns broke often preventing us from visiting that area/event. Disappointing!
Two out of three rafts had difficulties on the river causing a prolonged trepan the heat. The three rafts were lashed together to complete the trip. The company sent a speed boat to ferry us to the helicopter landing area.
Trip to the river cancelled due to weather/flash flooding. No fault there!
Food ample and good. Rooms appropriate for the location and the theme.
— Review left August 23, 2022
The Grand Canyon trip was fascinating for my grandchild and for me. River rafting down the Grand Canyon was a huge highlight, along with helicoptering out of the Canyon. The leaders Stewart and Karen were superb, and the trip was full of learning, excitement and fun!
— Review left August 13, 2022
I was very disappointed in this trip. I have been on three other inter-generational trips with other grandchildren and I felt like we spent a lot of time at the pool without planned activities. Our leader while very knowledgeable was somewhat unorganized. He did not check to see if there was a laptop included with the other equipment to watch the movie cars one evening after our excursion.I also was not happy with the extra expenses That I had to pay. There was only one time the shuttle ran from Las Vegas to peach Springs. I needed to come in a day early and pay for hotel and food expenses. If I had come in on the day the trip started I would have missed the shuttle since our plane was at least a half hour to 45 minutes late. The shuttle was also an added expense for the two of us it cost $360. Our accommodations were very rough and on the last day of the trip I needed to move to a new room since we had plumbing problems.
— Review left August 10, 2022
What a great week! Our leaders were the best ever and the location was stunning. How fun to experience whitewater rafting then fly out of the Grand Canyon. Everyone was grinning ear-to-ear all day. A fabulous week for us and our grandchild. Don't miss this one!
— Review left July 22, 2022
My 13-year old grandson lives in Baltimore and was delighted with his first trip to the American West. In his thank you note, he wrote that the trip had brought him closer to me as we explored the raw beauty of the Grand Canyon together.
— Review left June 30, 2019
Wonderful! Jen, and Tracy were so patient and helpful with all of us. So much information. Such a nice group. My grandson will never forget this adventure. I only wish I had gotten e mails and phone numbers from
my group to keep in touch. Joanna Wheeler
— Review left June 19, 2019