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If you are planning a Grand Canyon river rafting trip anytime soon, consider yourself among the luckiest adventure travelers in the world. The canyon, one of the seven natural wonders of the planet, started forming 17 million years ago, and the world that the ever-changing Colorado River has carved out in that time consists of wonders unlike any other. With its combination of world-class white water, stunning red [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] rock vistas, plentiful wildlife, and many diverse ecosystems, this is simply one of the most [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] remarkable places on earth - no matter which portion you choose to float.
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Hardly any rafting trips have vacationers on the river all day long. Most expeditioners will take the groups on hikes through side canyons where there are some truly extraordinary sites to explore. Small creeks create lush green oases in this land of red rock and sand, and wildlife of all sorts visit regularly to get a break from the heat. There have even been increasing sightings of the endangered California Condors that were released in the area. Other side trips will reveal painted Indian caves, and ancient dwellings.
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