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The Grand Canyon attracts the most visitors to Arizona. However, the state has plenty of other natural wonders as well. The largest meteorite crater, the Painted Desert, the spectacular red-rock country of Sedona, the sandstone buttes of Monument Valley – a popular setting for Hollywood films — and “forests” of saguaro cacti are just a few examples. The human hand has also left its mark on Arizona. More than 1,000 years ago, the Ancestral Puebloan (formerly called Anasazi), Sinagua, and Hohokam tribes built villages on mesas, in valleys, and in the steep cliff walls of deep canyons. In more recent years, much larger structures have risen in canyons across the state. The Hoover and Glen Canyon dams on the Colorado River are among the largest dams in the country and have created the nation’s largest and most spectacular reservoirs, although at the expense of the rich riparian areas that once thrived in the now flooded desert canyons. Today, these reservoirs are among the state’s most popular destinations, especially with Arizonans. Just as compelling as Arizona’s sunshine, resorts, and reservoirs are the tall tales of the state’s fascinating history. This is the classic Wild West, the land of cowboys and Indians, of prospectors and ghost towns, coyotes and rattlesnakes. Scratch the glossy surface of modern, urbanized Arizona, and you’ll strike real gold — the story of the American West.

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  • Backroads Bryce & Zion Biking Tour $2,398
    Riders love a challenge. Long climbs. Rugged descents. Switchbacks. And with every worthwhile challenge comes a reward. Yours will be... [more]

    Duration: 6 days

    Months offered:

    • August
    • September
    • July
    • June

    Activity types:

    • Mountain Biking
    • Biking
    Bryce & Zion Biking Tour
  • Some of the biggest whitewater in the world including the famous Lava Falls. World-class side canyon hiking: waterfalls, intricately carved... [more]

    Duration: 19 days

    Months offered:

    • October
    • September
    • August
    • July
    • June
    • May
    • April

    Activity types:

    • Culture, History & Ruins
    • Hiking
    • Photography
    • White Water Rafting & Kayaking
    Colorado River through the Grand Canyon
  • You might hike, cave, climb & paddle the Rio Grande, Gila Wilderness, Carlsbad Caverns & Cochise Stronghold while earning backcountry... [more]

    Duration: 88 days

    Months offered:

    • September

    Activity types:

    • Canoeing & Sea Kayaking
    • Leadership Training
    • Outdoor Skills
    • Climbing
    • Wilderness Medicine
    Fall Semester in the Southwest
  • Backpack New Mexico's historic Gila Range, with canyons previously inhabited by Mimbres & Apache cultures, snow-covered peaks and elusive wildlife,... [more]

    Duration: 30 days

    Months offered:

    • April

    Activity types:

    • Hiking
    • Backpacking
    • Leadership Training
    • Outdoor Skills
    Gila Range Backpacking
  • This is the ultimate river adventure… truly the trip of a lifetime. Experience some of the biggest whitewater in the... [more]

    Duration: 15 days

    Months offered:

    • June
    • October
    • September
    • August
    • July
    • May

    Activity types:

    • Hiking
    • White Water Rafting & Kayaking
    Grand Canyon Dories: Lees Ferry to Diamond Creek
  • This is the ultimate river adventure… truly the trip of a lifetime. Experience some of the biggest whitewater in the... [more]

    Duration: 15 days

    Months offered:

    • August
    • April

    Activity types:

    • Hiking
    • White Water Rafting & Kayaking
    Grand Canyon Dories: Lees Ferry to Lake Mead - Full Canyon
  • Raft 19 major Grand Canyon rapids in a sleek dory and explore Marble Canyon’s limestone cliffs, hike to Native American... [more]

    Duration: 8 days

    Months offered:

    • June
    • October
    • September
    • August
    • July
    • May
    • April

    Activity types:

    • Hiking
    • White Water Rafting & Kayaking
    Grand Canyon Dories: Lees Ferry to Phantom Ranch
  • Scenic hike down into the Canyon on Bright Angel Trail. Raft 23 major rapids in a sleek dory, including Crystal... [more]

    Duration: 9 days

    Months offered:

    • June
    • October
    • September
    • August
    • July
    • May

    Activity types:

    • Hiking
    • White Water Rafting & Kayaking
    Grand Canyon Dories: Phantom Ranch to Diamond Creek
  • Hike down into the Grand Canyon on Bright Angel Trail. Raft 28 major rapids in a sleek dory, including Crystal... [more]

    Duration: 10 days

    Months offered:

    • August
    • April

    Activity types:

    • Hiking
    • White Water Rafting & Kayaking
    Grand Canyon Dories: Phantom Ranch to Lake Mead
  • Hike down into the Canyon on scenic Bright Angel Trail. Raft 19 major rapids, including Crystal & Lava Falls. End... [more]

    Duration: 7 days

    Months offered:

    • May
    • August
    • June
    • April

    Activity types:

    • Hiking
    • White Water Rafting & Kayaking
    Grand Canyon Dories: Phantom Ranch to Whitmore Wash
  • Spend the night savoring genuine western hospitality at Bar 10 Ranch before a scenic morning helicopter flight into the Canyon.... [more]

    Duration: 4 days

    Months offered:

    • April

    Activity types:

    • White Water Rafting & Kayaking
    Grand Canyon Dories: Whitmore Wash to Diamond Creek
  • Spend the night in real western comfort at Bar 10 Ranch before a scenic morning helicopter flight into the Canyon.... [more]

    Duration: 5 days

    Months offered:

    • May
    • April

    Activity types:

    • White Water Rafting & Kayaking
    Grand Canyon Dories: Whitmore Wash to Lake Mead
  • This is the the trip of a lifetime... truly the ultimate river rafting adventure. Experience some of the biggest whitewater... [more]

    Duration: 18 days

    Months offered:

    • October
    • September
    • August
    • July
    • June
    • May

    Activity types:

    • Hiking
    • White Water Rafting & Kayaking
    Grand Canyon Rafting: Lees Ferry to Diamond Creek - Full Canyon
  • This is the ultimate river adventure… truly the trip of a lifetime. Experience some of the biggest whitewater in the... [more]

    Duration: 15 days

    Months offered:

    • April

    Activity types:

    • Hiking
    • White Water Rafting & Kayaking
    Grand Canyon Rafting: Lees Ferry to Lake Mead - Full Canyon
  • Raft 19 of the Grand Canyon's major rapids and explore Marble Canyon’s limestone cliffs, hike to Native American ruins, and... [more]

    Duration: 5 days

    Months offered:

    • October
    • September
    • August
    • July
    • June
    • May
    • April

    Activity types:

    • Hiking
    • White Water Rafting & Kayaking
    Grand Canyon Rafting: Lees Ferry to Phantom Ranch
  • This Grand Canyon adventure combines the scenic wonders of the Upper Canyon’s limestone cliffs, Anasazi ruins, fossils and petroglyphs, with... [more]

    Duration: 12 days

    Months offered:

    • May
    • April

    Activity types:

    • Hiking
    • White Water Rafting & Kayaking
    Grand Canyon Rafting: Lees Ferry to Whitmore Wash
  • Hike down into the Grand Canyon on the scenic Bright Angel Trail. Raft 23 major rapids, including Crystal & Lava... [more]

    Duration: 9 days

    Months offered:

    • October
    • September
    • August
    • July
    • June
    • May

    Activity types:

    • Hiking
    • White Water Rafting & Kayaking
    Grand Canyon Rafting: Phantom Ranch to Diamond Creek
  • Scenic hike down into the Grand Canyon on Bright Angel Trail. Raft 28 major rapids, including Crystal & Lava Falls... [more]

    Duration: 10 days

    Months offered:

    • April

    Activity types:

    • Hiking
    • White Water Rafting & Kayaking
    Grand Canyon Rafting: Phantom Ranch to Lake Mead
  • Descend into the Canyon on a scenic hike down the Bright Angel Trail. Raft 19 major rapids, including Crystal &... [more]

    Duration: 8 days

    Months offered:

    • June
    • May
    • April

    Activity types:

    • Hiking
    • White Water Rafting & Kayaking
    Grand Canyon Rafting: Phantom Ranch to Whitmore Wash
  • Spend the night at Bar 10 Ranch in true western style before a scenic morning helicopter flight into the Canyon.... [more]

    Duration: 4 days

    Months offered:

    • June

    Activity types:

    • White Water Rafting & Kayaking
    Grand Canyon Rafting: Whitmore Wash to Diamond Creek
  • Spend the night in true western style at Bar 10 Ranch before a scenic morning helicopter flight into the Grand... [more]

    Duration: 5 days

    Months offered:

    • May
    • April

    Activity types:

    • White Water Rafting & Kayaking
    Grand Canyon Rafting: Whitmore Wash to Lake Mead
  • Explore the Southwest and Pacific Northwest: you'll hike, kayak, climb & sail the beautiful boundary territory while earning backcountry certifications... [more]

    Duration: 86 days

    Months offered:

    • February

    Activity types:

    • Sailing & Small Boats
    • Canoeing & Sea Kayaking
    • Backpacking
    • Climbing
    • Wilderness Medicine
    Semester on the Borders
  • You can hike, cave, climb & paddle your way through the Rio Grande, Gila Wilderness, Carlsbad Caverns and Cochise Stronghold... [more]

    Duration: 88 days

    Months offered:

    • February
    • January

    Activity types:

    • Canoeing & Sea Kayaking
    • Leadership Training
    • Outdoor Skills
    • Climbing
    • Wilderness Medicine
    Spring Semester in the Southwest
  • Off the Beaten Path Unforgettable Grand Canyon $2,795
    This journey combines deluxe camping on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon with an exceptional Sedona resort. Family-pleasing activities... [more]

    Duration: 6 days

    Months offered:

    • August
    • July
    • June

    Activity types:

    • Art & Architecture
    • Sight-Seeing
    • Hiking
    • Photography
    • Mountain Biking
    Unforgettable Grand Canyon
  • NOLS Year in the Sonoran $19,500
    In this comprehensive immersion of the Sonoran Desert, you'll hike, kayak & climb through the Cochise Mtns, Galiuro and Gila... [more]

    Duration: 135 days

    Months offered:

    • October

    Activity types:

    • Canoeing & Sea Kayaking
    • Backpacking
    • Leadership Training
    • Outdoor Skills
    • Climbing
    Year in the Sonoran
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