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Making America's Best Idea Even Better
Grand Canyon National ParkSixty students plus SCA crew leaders and support staff donated over 3500 hours of service to the park in two one-week sessions.
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Grand Canyon National Park
1 Day Commercial River Trips
White Water Raft Trips

Hualapai River Runners, a concession of the Hualapai Tribe, offers all-day trips in the western end of the canyon. Trips begin at Diamond Creek north of Peach Springs, Arizona, a drive of about 160 miles (4-5 hours) from the South Rim. For more details call (888) 868-9378 or visit http://grandcanyonwest.com/riverrunners.html

Smooth Water Raft Trips

Half-day and all-day trips on the Colorado River from Glen Canyon Dam to Lees Ferry are provided by Colorado River Discovery, LLC. Trips begin at Page, Arizona, a drive of 140 miles from the South Rim. Call (888) 522-6644 for more information, or visit http://www.raftthecanyon.com
CCC STRINGS THE INNER-CANYON TELEPHONE LINE  

Did You Know?
In November of 1934, the Grand Canyon Civilian Conservation Corps began working on a trans-canyon telephone line. Starting at Indian Garden, they progressed downward to the Colorado River. It was necessary to complete this portion of the line first before the onset of extreme summer heat.
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Last Updated: September 08, 2009 at 17:23 EST