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Grand Canyon - 8 Days Rafting Through the Canyon, Sleeping Under the Stars & Surprisingly Gourmet Food
Published 1 month, 1 week ago
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Kyle is back for his fourth Trip Tales episode! After sharing about skiing in Quebec, Austria and Banff, he’s trading the slopes for the Grand Canyon. In May/June 2026, Kyle and his family of four spent eight days rafting through the Grand Canyon on a motorized rafting trip with Grand Canyon Expeditions.
We talk about what it’s like to live completely off the grid for eight days, sleep under the stars beside the Colorado River, tackle rapids, hike to waterfalls and swimming holes, and cool off in the unbelievably turquoise Little Colorado River. Kyle also shares the logistics of packing, camping and bathroom breaks — plus the surprisingly gourmet meals, from Eggs Benedict to filet mignon, that made this rugged adventure a whole lot more luxurious than expected.
Even Kyle, who admits he’s not much of a camper, came home saying he’d do the entire trip again in a heartbeat!
This episode is available to watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kelseygraves
If you’d like to share about your trip on the podcast, email me at: kelsey@triptalespodcast.com
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Mentioned in this episode:
- Grand Canyon Expeditions
- Arizona Rafting Adventures
- Start at Lee’s Ferry and end at Pierce Ferry
- Little Colorado River
- Deer Creek Falls and The Patio
- Havasu Creek
- Pumpkin Spring
- Elves Chasm
- Redwall Cavern
- Las Vegas Bellagio Seafood Buffet
Trip Tales is a travel podcast sharing real vacation stories and trip itineraries for family travel, couples getaways, cruises, and all-inclusive resorts. Popular episodes feature destinations like Marco Island Florida, Costa Rica with kids, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Aulani in Hawaii, Beaches Turks & Caicos, Park City ski trips, Aruba, Italy, Ireland, Portugal’s Azores, New York City, Alaska cruises, and National Parks like Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Grand Tetons and Yosemite. Listeners get real travel tips, itinerary recommendations, hotel reviews, restaurant recommendations, and inspiration for planning their next vacation, especially when traveling with kids.
We talk about what it’s like to live completely off the grid for eight days, sleep under the stars beside the Colorado River, tackle rapids, hike to waterfalls and swimming holes, and cool off in the unbelievably turquoise Little Colorado River. Kyle also shares the logistics of packing, camping and bathroom breaks — plus the surprisingly gourmet meals, from Eggs Benedict to filet mignon, that made this rugged adventure a whole lot more luxurious than expected.
Even Kyle, who admits he’s not much of a camper, came home saying he’d do the entire trip again in a heartbeat!
This episode is available to watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kelseygraves
If you’d like to share about your trip on the podcast, email me at: kelsey@triptalespodcast.com
Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/kelseygraves
Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_graves
Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mskelseygraves
Join us in the Trip Tales Podcast Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1323687329158879
Mentioned in this episode:
- Grand Canyon Expeditions
- Arizona Rafting Adventures
- Start at Lee’s Ferry and end at Pierce Ferry
- Little Colorado River
- Deer Creek Falls and The Patio
- Havasu Creek
- Pumpkin Spring
- Elves Chasm
- Redwall Cavern
- Las Vegas Bellagio Seafood Buffet
Trip Tales is a travel podcast sharing real vacation stories and trip itineraries for family travel, couples getaways, cruises, and all-inclusive resorts. Popular episodes feature destinations like Marco Island Florida, Costa Rica with kids, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Aulani in Hawaii, Beaches Turks & Caicos, Park City ski trips, Aruba, Italy, Ireland, Portugal’s Azores, New York City, Alaska cruises, and National Parks like Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Grand Tetons and Yosemite. Listeners get real travel tips, itinerary recommendations, hotel reviews, restaurant recommendations, and inspiration for planning their next vacation, especially when traveling with kids.