River Runner History

Commercial river-running in the Grand Canyon began more than 150 years ago with John Wesley Powell, and through the efforts of early adventurers like Norman Nevills and Georgie White, the Colorado River has become a popular place to explore. Come see how adventuring has evolved through the years and learn more about what it’s like to raft through the rapids.

The Big Map

During the construction of Glen Canyon Dam, The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation commissioned a scale model relief map of what...
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