Top 5 Family Attractions Near Vegas

Las Vegas has a reputation for being an adults-only city, thanks to its abundance of casinos, nightclubs and showgirls. But there’s more to Vegas than the Strip or the Fremont […]

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Date: 07.11.2017 Category: Blog

River Rafting Essentials

Part of Lake Mead National Recreation Area, the 30-mile stretch of the Colorado River known as the Black Canyon Water Trail is one of the area’s best spots for river rafting. The […]

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Date: 07.10.2017 Category: Blog

Wildlife at the Hoover Dam: A Checklist

When the Hoover Dam was constructed in the 1930s, the reservoir it created offered additional resources for the area’s natural wildlife. Already teeming with reptiles, fish, and other native critters, […]

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Date: 06.04.2017 Category: Blog

Leaving Las Vegas: 5 Adrenaline-Fueled Outdoor Activities Off the Strip

With more than 40 million annual visitors, Las Vegas is the state’s top tourist destination. Many tourists never look past the glittering casinos and star-studded shows of The Strip and […]

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Date: 06.03.2017 Category: Blog

The Hoover Dam’s Super Power

The Hoover Dam has long been recognized as a modern marvel. Photographer Ansel Adams famously captured the dam’s magnificence in 1942. Since then countless artists have captured its image, and […]

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Date: 06.03.2017 Category: Blog

​4 Hot Instagram Stops at Hoover Dam

The Hoover Dam is a feat of modern engineering. At 1,224 feet long and 726 feet high, it’s America’s second largest dam and one of the top twenty concrete arch […]

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Date: 06.03.2017 Category: Blog

Caves and Canyons Along the Black Canyon Water Trail

All along the Black Canyon National Water Trail, there are some beautiful caves and canyons that were formed by the erosive power of the Colorado River. There are also some […]

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Date: 05.18.2017 Category: Blog

Top Three Tips for Boat Safety

At Black Canyon River Adventures, we are committed to providing tours of the beautiful Black Canyon National Water Trail that are fun, informative, and most of all, safe. We work […]

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Date: 05.16.2017 Category: Blog

Enjoy a Black Canyon Raft Tour

From the base of the Hoover Dam to the rugged mountains surrounding Willow Beach, a raft tour on the Black Canyon Raft will offer unforgettable views along the lower Colorado […]

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Date: 05.12.2017 Category: Blog

Top 4 Reasons to Take a Day Trip to the Hoover Dam from Las Vegas

If you are visiting Las Vegas, chances are you have a list of things you are looking forwarding to doing while in town. At Black Canyon River Adventures, we believe […]

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Date: 05.04.2017 Category: Blog