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Rio Grande Wild & Scenic RiverA lone kayaker regards the Rio Grande at the Hot Springs rapids
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Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River
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A Lower Canyons View
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A Lower Canyons View

Quiet and solitude are rare qualities in today’s modern world, but are qualities that exemplify the majesty of the Rio Grande. Using a canoe or raft to escape into the river’s magical canyons, is one of the best ways to truly experience the Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River. Whether you decide on a day trip or a 10-day journey, each of these canyons will carry you into an ethereal world of water, rock, and sky.
On the Rio
Outfitters and guide services
A listing of businesses that offer equipment, guides, and shuttles.
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In the Lower Canyons
Floating the Lower Canyons
Learn more about this remote section of the Rio Grande
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Ladybird and party rafting the Rio Grande, 1966  

Did You Know?
In advance of Lady Bird Johnson's visit to Big Bend in 1966, the International Boundary and Water Commission released water from the Elephant Butte dam in New Mexico to ensure that the flow of the Rio Grande was sufficent to allow the first lady to complete a raft trip through Mariscal Canyon.
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Last Updated: September 22, 2006 at 09:03 EST