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Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona


Life At the Bottom: The Ultimate Grand Canyon Whitewater Adventure

Prices for this date starting at: $2845 per person

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8/16/2010


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Number: 2114RJ

Duration: 9 nights

Theme: Outdoor Adventures: Water Activity; Area Studies

Meals: 26 total, 9 Breakfasts, 8 Lunches, 9 Dinners

Activity Level: 6
(see description)

Itinerary: Flagstaff, AZ 1 night; Grand Canyon, AZ 7 nights... More
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The mighty Colorado River and the Grand Canyon are symbols of the adventurous spirit of the Southwest. A place where geology, water and time have created one of our nation's most spectacular natural wonders. A place where the overwhelming spirit of the present is juxtaposed against the dawn of life on earth. Enjoy guided hikes to archaeological ruins, narrow canyons, waterfalls and other treasures only accessible by river. Motor rafts allow time for exploration and learning - from the canyon's incredible natural history, to the Native Americans who consider it the birthplace of humanity, to finally the heroic human saga personified by Major John Wesley Powell. Touch some of the oldest rocks found on the earth while renewing your spirit.



Eight days of rafting on a 32-foot motorized raft; Class IV river with strong currents and large waves; 1-3 mile hikes in side canyons on rocky and steep trails; some bouldering, some wet hikes. Participant must be physically fit.



Program in association with Northern Arizona University, offering educational Southwestern adventures for over 25 years.



Itinerary

Arrive Flagstaff, 1 night, coach to Grand Canyon National Park, 7 nights; coach to Flagstaff, 1 night; departures.



Grand Canyon National Park

Within the borders of its 1.2 million acres, this World Heritage Site offers bikers, hikers, rafters and campers everything from breathtaking vistas to high adventure. Its 277 miles of raw rock and water continue to amaze generations of visitors.




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Back to Back Adventures
Choose a nearby learning adventure to add before or after this program:

Utah:
Color Country National Parks: Zion, Bryce and Grand Canyon North Rim
8/7/2010 - 8/14/2010
apx. 71 miles from program

Arizona:
Prescott Cowboy Poets Gathering: My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys
8/10/2010 - 8/15/2010
apx. 58 miles from program

Arizona:
Grand Canyon National Park: Exploring the North and South Rims
8/27/2010 - 9/2/2010
apx. 123 miles from program

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