Grand Canyon Youth participant rowing a boat

Humbled by Nature

Humbled by Nature By Lauren Pacheco “On my first GCY trip, as we were going through a rapid in the snow on the Upper San Juan, I remember thinking how much I wanted to be at home under a blanket with my dog, but I pushed through the day. Looking back, those uncomfortable moments are…

Thank you, Alison!

Thank You, Alison!For the past five years, Alison Holland has shared her passion for the transformative power of the river through her position as Operations Director, working with guides and preparing gear for expeditions. We will miss her and wish her well in her new endeavor. We hope she’ll be back to row kids down…

The Park Prescription

The Park Prescription By Annette McGivney Several weeks ago, while walking past the neighborhood park, I was shocked to see the playground equipment wrapped in yellow caution tape.    “Was someone murdered right here on the merry go round?” I wondered.    But then I realized the tape was just another desperate response to this…