Lava Falls is considered to be one of the biggest rapids on the Grand Canyon’s Colorado River. Rated a Class 10, this ...

AS WE ROUNDED the bend at mile 178 of the Colorado River, a roar pierced the silence. Our inflatable raft was approaching Lava Falls, a Class V rapid known to chew up boats and passengers who entered ...

“This is amazing!” I repeated all week. The author geeking out over the Great Unconformity, in the Great Canyon. (Photo by Eva Syrovy/Special to The Denver Post) Back in August, I decided to check off ...

Nearly a year ago, when my friend Nina told me she’d scored a noncommercial permit to raft through the Grand Canyon, I had no idea how lucky she was – or how lucky I would be, after she invited me to ...

Rapids like Upset, Specter, Sockdolager and Lava Falls require tight grips on the ropes, too. Kayaks are tossed around like small sticks. Several other rapids can get your blood pumping as well.

Rafters on The Colorado River in the Grand Canyon at sunrise. Outdoor adventurers can get up close to the Grand Canyon during a multi-day excursion with Grand Canyon Expeditions. Elena Arrigo ...