Submitted by: MariaGourley
America has absolutely no shortage of interesting places to see and fun things to do. Its many national parks offer a bevy of exciting activities for people of all ages. One of the more fascinating options for many people, is taking a smooth water Grand Canyon rafting excursion.
Instituted as a national park in 1919, this area of Northern Arizona is most definitely one of the more breathtaking places anywhere on Earth. It took several million years for the Colorado River to carve this massive chasm and create the beautiful scenic experience that it is today. It has multiple distinct sections, each offering explorers and tourists, a new perspective on nature and memories to last a lifetime.
There are a variety of activities that visitors may enjoy while inside the park. Visiting Indian reservations, hiking along the bottom of these great cliffs, shopping, hiking, exploring caves, and seeing ancient native petroglyphs are just a few of the many things one can experience. An option that is popular with people of all ages are the various tours down the Colorado River.
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A Bus and Float tour is an affordable option that is suitable for all members of the family who are four years old and over. It is an exciting twelve and a half hour excursion that starts with a bus ride of just over two hours, to the base of Glen Canyon Dam in Page, Arizona. At this point, participants transfer to a sturdy pontoon raft that can seat up to nineteen individuals.
During the more than 15 mile float which ends at the historic location of Lee’s Ferry, several stops are made. These include opportunities to swim at secluded beaches, have a picnic lunch, take a short hike, and to view ancient rock art done by Native American Indians. On the bus ride back, there is an opportunity to shop at the Cameron Trading Center where one will find an array of beautiful tribal handicrafts.
A deluxe tour is perfect for those who like their fun with just a hint of extra adventure. It starts out with an exhilarating, roughly sixty minute plane ride directly from South Rim to Page, Arizona that allows passengers to take in some amazing sights. After an opportunity to view the incredible Lake Powell, a Jeep 4×4 transports everyone to Antelope Canyon, via a smooth off-road trail.
After a thrilling off-road ride, the group boards pontoon style river rafts and begin their easy cruise downstream for just over 15 miles. As with the other option, there will be several pit stops along the way to enjoy the many opportunities the park has to offer along the route. Participants of this almost thirteen hour adventure are also given the opportunity to view the petroglyphs and shop at the Trading Post.
As there are no rapids in the area where these tours take place, the waters are calm enough that even young children who are at least 4 years old, can enjoy the ride with no problem. The day is spent in an easy, relaxed manner, simply enjoying the beauty of nature and Native art. This can be an incredible way experience this majestic national park.
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