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Hoover Dam Kayak Tour: Why We Take 300+ Photos on Every Tour
Why We Obsess Over Photos (Hint: It’s Not About “Content”)
Yes, the photos and videos make for incredible social media. Yes, our tours photograph ridiculously well. But that’s not why we do it.
We do it because we’ve seen what happens when people finally let themselves be fully present.
Hoover Dam Kayak Tour: 300+ Photos, Extra Stops, Hot Springs
On our tours, there's a moment when people quietly put their phones away. It usually happens after the first canyon echo, the first hot spring soak,...
Colorado River 2026 Emergency Plan, What Was Agreed Upon?
Published May 11, 2026 — We paddle the Colorado River every single day. This is our take on what just happened, what it means, and what decisions...
Hoover Dam 2026: Three States Just Announced Emergency Water Plan
Wondering what Hoover Dam looks like in 2026? Get the truth about Lake Mead water levels, Colorado River conservation, and why kayaking Black Canyon is better than ever.
Boy Scout Canyon Slot Canyon and Hot Springs Visiting Guide
If you've been researching things to do near Las Vegas and stumbled across Boyscout Canyon — you're already ahead of most people. This place doesn't...
Honoring Sacred Waters: Indigenous Beliefs on the Colorado River
Adventure Child operates on lands that have been home to Indigenous peoples since long before Las Vegas, Hoover Dam, or Instagram ever existed. The...
Happy Holidays from Adventure Child
Hey there Adventure Child, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the Adventure Child team. We would absolutely love to get you back out there! For...
Skip the Lines, Paddle the Canyon-Our Black Friday Adventure Sale
This Black Friday, trade the fluorescent lights and crowded malls for starlight and canyon walls. Instead of buying more "stuff" that ends up in a...
What is the Best Time to Go to The Emerald Cave?
Lighting is everything when it comes to capturing those once-in-a-lifetime family photos at the Emerald Cave. In winter, timing your paddle just right is key — but the beauty of the river is that there are dozens of smaller emerald coves to explore year-round. Adventure Child’s Professionally trained guides, handle over 200+ photos and videos for every group, so you can stay fully present and soak in the breathtaking scenery.
