Learn more about our trips:
White Water Rafting Trips
Rafting trips on six rivers from 1/4 day to 10 days in length.
Arkansas River White Water Rafting Trips, CO
America’s most popular river near Denver & Colorado Springs.
Salt River Trips, Arizona
World-class whitewater near Phoenix & Tucson.
Family Rafting Trips
Choose from a variety of family & group-friendly rafting trips.
Royal Gorge & Numbers
The most challenging rafting trips on the Arkansas River.
Multi-Day Getaways
Rafting combined with riverside camping or bed & breakfasts.
Land-Based Adventures
Enjoy a horseback ride, Jeep tour or downhill mountain bike trip.Globe Arizona Rafting Vacation Planning – AZ
The Perfect Globe Spring Time Vacation – Whitewater River Rafting in Globe
Exciting Whitewater Rafting in Arizona
Coming to Globe, AZ this spring? No Globe vacation is complete without experiencing the area’s best whitewater rafting. And you won’t find a better Salt River Canyon white water rafting outfitter than Wilderness Aware.
In Globe, AZ, you can experience world class whitewater rafting or visit one of the many ancient Native America ruins in the same day. Or you can take your time hiking in the White Mountains and soaking up culture in the nearby White Mountain Apache Tribe and San Carlos Apache Reservations. Globe, Arizona visitors are some of the best repeat customers we have, coming back year after year to Globe and the beautiful Salt River Canyon.
For help planning your Globe, AZ vacation – check out the following informative links:
Globe, Arizona Vacation Lodging
From basic to unique; there are many great places to stay in Globe. Find the right accommodations for your Globe vacation.
Globe, Arizona Restaurants
Globe has a great selection of dining choices to tempt your taste buds. Breakfast, lunch or dinner, you’ll find something to love in Globe.
Globe, Arizona Vacation Activities and Travel Info
Make your Globe spring vacation one you’ll be talking about for years to come. In Globe, rafting is just one of many fun and exciting activities to try; others include mountain biking, hiking, fishing, horseback riding and golf, to name a few.
Directions from Globe, AZ to…
Salt River, AZ – closest white water rafting trips to Globe.
Arkansas River, CO -near our Buena Vista, CO headquarters.
Dolores River, CO – 3, 6 & 10 day trips in May and June.
Gunnison River, CO – remote wilderness two-day rafting trips.
Colorado River, CO – mild family float trips.
North Platte River, CO – wilderness trips in May and June.
Globe, Arizona Vacation: Embedded with History
The history surrounding Globe, AZ begins much earlier than the town’s establishment in 1876. Nomadic people found their way into the area almost 7,000 years ago. But it was the Salado culture (named for the Rio Salado or “Salt River”), established around 700 years ago, that had the earliest historical impact on Globe. They built and inhabited a large pueblo-style living site, now referred to as Besh-ba-Gowah in the town of Globe, Arizona. Visiting Besh-ba-Gowah is one of the many highlights of a Globe vacation.
The much larger Apache Tribes, further to the north and east of Globe, lived and traded with the small pueblo tribes for many years until the arrival of the Spaniards in the 1600′s. For many years and many battles, the Apache defended the land but were ultimately defeated. In 1871, many Apaches remained to reside on the newly formed San Carlos Apache Reservation.
During the get-rich-quick days of mining during the late 1800′s, many early tries at establishing mines in the Globe, AZ were unsuccessful. Silver was finally discovered, and in the early 1870′s, many claims were staked and an influx of pioneers settled in and established the town of Globe, Arizona. However, it was increase in the interest of copper in 1881 that really allowed Globe to thrive. Copper mining is still very much alive today in Globe.
In the decades to come, Globe, Arizona endured countless historic events such as murders, stagecoach robberies, outlaws, lynching’s, and Apache raids – many of which included the likes of Geronimo, the Apache Kid, and Phineas and Ike Clanton, who were involved in the infamous shootout with Wyatt Earp at the OK Corral. Today, however, Globe is a just a small Arizona town embedded with rich history that continues to form.
Globe and the Salt River are Great Escapes from Phoenix and Tucson.
A Globe, Arizona vacation is a great destination that gets you away from its larger neighbors, Phoenix and Tucson . Enjoy yourself on a breathtaking drive near Roosevelt Reservoir and Apache Lake along the Apache Trail, or explore the unspoiled beauty on a hike in the Salt River Canyon.
Don’t forget to visit many other vacation towns and destinations on your Globe, AZ vacation, including Miami, Peridot, San Carlos, Superior and Show Low.
