In 2014 Carol and I rafted 8 days and 277 miles of the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon. We fell in love with the Grand Canyon and the Southwest. It sounds absurd, maybe, but the raft trip changed our lives. It changed us because we now seek out adventure and we are not fearful!
Most all adventures on the Colorado below Glen Canyon Dam start at Lee’s Ferry just upriver from the Navajo Bridge. Both of our adventures have started at Lee’s Ferry.
When we arrived, 2 hours early, we had a rush of memories of our 8 day raft trip with Arizona River Runners. The big rafts were there and new adventures for so many were about to begin.
Our adventure was different this time on the Colorado. Instead of rafting we were kayaking and we were being shuttled upriver to just above Horseshoe Bend to paddle back to Lee’s Ferry, approx. 10 miles. Our shuttle operator was “Kayak Horseshoe Bend” and they rent the kayaks and take you by pontoon as far up river as you want. Our shuttle had 3 couples and each were being dropped off at a different spot. We did ride all the way to Glen Canyon Dam and then rode back and got dropped off just above Horseshoe Bend to start our adventure.
At the drop-off point there was also very well preserved Petroglyphs! We are adventurous but we did have some nerves about the unknown…rapids (there were just some ripples), 10 miles being too far and of course screwing up and tipping over in 46 degree water! Within 5 minutes on the water all our nerves calmed down. We had a great day, the colors were amazing on the high canyon walls and the water was so clear you could see an enormous amount of Rainbow Trout! There were also wild horses, awesome! We finished the trip in about 3.5 hours.
I can’t say enough good things about this day….enjoy our video!
This was one of my favorites! Wow, very peaceful and dramatic at the same time. Amazing adventure!
So fun! It was beautiful!
That looks so friggin amazing!!!
You would have loved it!
Beautiful! Thanks for taking us along.
You would love it…incredible!
Beautiful video, scenery. Loved seeing the horses.
You do a spectacular job on the videos. What a breathtaking kayak trip. Well done…
Thanks! We love making the videos and are trying to add new things. The trip was so much fun…this trip has made me feel like a teenager again! So many adventures
Spectacular! Appreciate so much the detail you provide on these adventures. Helps us plan for the the future. This one is a keeper for sure.
I am living vicariously through your adventures. Thank you so much for sharing this stunning day in the southwest.
Glad you are enjoying it! We love making the videos!
Fantastic views! Thank you for sharing your adventures. I loved the petroglyphs and the wild horses! I hope we get to see some of those treats on our trip! Love you and love to hear your Colorado River trip was life changing ♡♡
I hope you love your trip as much as we did! Thanks!
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Loved the video! That’s definitely a trip I would have loved to have been on! Keep posting gals!❤️
Glad you liked it! It was an amazing day!
Gorgeous!!! 😊