Hatch River Expeditions

05/30/2026

Let your inner child shine ☀️

05/28/2026

For this , our question is a little prickly...

What kind of cactus is this?

Photo credit: Kelsey Pfendler

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Last week's answer: South Canyon! Vasey's Paradise is right around the corner from here.

Congrats to our winners: Tony Rosenberger, Steve Anderson, and Nate Loper! DM us with your address to get your Hatch sticker.

05/27/2026

Did you know Kelsey is using her row across the Pacific to raise money for the Whale Foundation?

05/27/2026

Want to learn some facts about the Grand Canyon that may come in handy during trivia night? Then check out today's blog! (link in bio)

📸: Kelsey Pfendler

05/27/2026

Once reduced to just 27 birds in the wild, the California condor’s story is now one of the greatest wildlife revival efforts in North America. Today, the population has grown to more than 560 condors, with over half flying free in the wild thanks to decades of captive breeding, habitat protection, and reintroduction programs.

With a wingspan stretching nearly 10 feet, spotting a condor in the wild is more than rare, it’s a reminder that conservation works when people refuse to give up. Every flight overhead carries the weight of resilience, restoration, and hope for the future of the Southwest’s wild places. 🖤🪶

05/26/2026

You row Kelsey!

If you're unfamiliar, Kelsey is a guide for Hatch River Expeditions. She's currently undertaking a solo ocean row trip from California to Hawaii.

Follow her progress at You Row Kelsey

A 31-year-old ocean rower aims to become the first American woman to row solo from California to Hawaii and also set the record as the youngest and fastest woman to complete the challenge.

05/21/2026

It's time for another question! Ready?

Where was this picture taken at?

📸: Kiki

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Last weeks answer: That rock formation is found at big dune! We had some great guesses but none of them were what we were looking for.

Sticker giveaway details: Come back next week for this week's answer and winners. Everyone who guesses correctly will be entered into a drawing for a Hatch sticker (*mailed to US addresses only). Posts with "bonus point" or "extra credit" can earn you another entry for the additional correct answer(s). Winners should DM us with your address to get your Hatch sticker. Thanks for participating!

05/20/2026

Our Grand Canyon rafting trips are all inclusive! Check out to todays blog to see what that means! (link in bio)

📸: Andy Hawk

05/14/2026

is back again this week! Are you ready? The Question is:

What camp do you see this rock formation at?

Photo Credit: Kiki T.

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Last week's answer: Bobcat!

This was a tricky one! Bobcats though rarely seen in the canyon are an important part of the canyons ecosystem and their tracks can be found throughout it.

Congrats to our winners: Jennifer Vyhlidal , Jody Winward , and John McEvitt! DM us your address and we will mail you a Hatch sticker!

05/13/2026

Out here, the river writes the soundtrack for us — crashing rapids, quiet canyon mornings, and memories that stay long after the trip ends.