This autumn Glen Canyon Institute members and staff were joined on the river by esteemed Western writer and naturalist, Craig Childs. Blissful warm days were filled with quiet floats, hikes, and spectacular desert colors. We witnessed birds soaring overhead and sweeping canyon walls as we followed the path of the Ancestral Puebloan people who called the land home for millennia. In the evening we shared stories of the river and listened to Craig unfold its history. Enjoy the following photos from the trip and keep an eye out for the Summer 2024 GCI Member Trip to join next year’s incredible voyage.

After four mellow days floating down Stillwater Canyon, we arrived at the confluence of the Green and Colorado Rivers.

After the Confluence, we descended into the notorious rapids of Cataract Canyons.

After the Big Drops, we entered the restoration zone of lower Cataract Canyon and Narrow Canyon. This is a changing world, with new rapids, wild vegetation, restoring side canyon exploration, “mud bergs”, and the notorious Dominy Formation. It is something you must see to believe.

Another great adventure down the canyon! Join us next year to see the place for yourself.