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Show 6 The Kanab Area Vacation Guide Souvenir Edition Have a Grand Adventrare-Rive- r the Colorado River, negotiating g On the first day of the river nearly 200 rapids. The adventure which rafting trip youre still worried voice mails and business about begins at Lees Ferry, AZ and back home, said Glen Perez, a ends at Pearce Ferry on Lake real estate business manager Mead, carries guests on comfortfrom Seattle. But you kind of get able 37 foot rafts. Known lulled into life in the Canyon. By for their safety and maneuverthe last day, you never want to ability, the rafts forge through the Colorado Rivers most formigo back! Perez and his family dable rapids, those which early will be taking their fourth river explorers were forced to portage. rafting trip this summer with Professional guides provide Grand Canyon Expeditions informed ongoing commentary Company of Kanab. on the Canyons history, geology, Grand Canyon Expeditions has been providing archeology, and plant and ani By Dixie Brunner heart-poundin- S-R- ig once-in-a-lifeti- experiences for worldwide visitors like Perez for the past 37 years. The 8 or 14 day river adventures are Rafftan mal life. The information is helpful, especially since rafters on their journey down the river will see everything from ancient petroglyphs to wildflowers, from rock formations to Ringtail cats and Bighorn sheep. The boatmen are so knowledgeable about everything on the river, said Perez. And you can tell its not just a job to them, they really do love and respect the river. Time is built into the trip to include opportunities for people to explore, both on their own or $&? with all meals, bedding round-tri- p ' The Canyon is a magical lifechanging experience. The trip takes you on an unforgettable 280 mile journey down W ' t. co-ow- ns try. . past. People are often moved to tears by the Grand Canyons remark- able beauty. Time, erosion and the different rock layers, have carved and created a visual rainbow palate. Besides offering the standard eight-da- y trips, Grand Canyon Expeditions also offer special interest trips as well. Expeditions for those with particular interests in history, geology, photography, ecology and arche- mi all-inclusi- and transportation furnished, from Las Vegas, NV. A Canyon trip offers serenity and excitement, explains Marty the comMathis, who pany with partner Mike Denoyer. Its getting back to nature, starlit nights and history. with guides. After the heartpounding thrill of riding the rapids, relaxing time can be spent playing in the waterfalls of tributary streams; hiking in side canyons, or brightly-hue- d just sitting under a shade tree and watching the river rush Ilf if ology are also available. On these trips, passengers are accompanied by study leaders who share special knowledge in these areas. Make plans to experience this once in a lifetime adventure! For more information on the Grand Having fun riding the rapids down the Colorado River with Grand Canyon Expeditions. TEES - Canyon trips, please call the Grand Canyon Expeditions or visit their website at http:www.gcex.com. 30 COLORS- - KIDS to XXXXXL SOUVENEER, WESTERN, PARK, WILDLIFE, AND HUNDREDS OF OTHER DESIGNS IN STOCK DENIM - CUSTOM STUDDED MOTIFS ONE OF A KIND SHIRTS & VESTS TANKS-SWEATS-CAPS-JACKE- MUGS-APRONS-HANDICRA- gili ili irei FTS PHOTO MOUSEPADS AND TEES EXPERIENCE THE SERENITY AND SHARE THE EXCITEMENT! Iren I ?n TS REUNION-TEAM-STAF- sign dresiun r PICK THE COLOR, SIZE AND DESIGN WE MAKE YOUR SPECIAL TEE IN 1 MINUTE SHIP 'iwm SHIRTS F 11 H HERE WEST CENTER KANAB, 84741 435-644-34- 97 |