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Some things I haven't figured out: I can't find a name Pike gave the Gorge on the 1806 expedition, and I can't find who originally named it the "Grand Canyon of the Arkansas", or why or when the name was changed to "Royal Gorge". It's obviously 19th century, since the accompanying photo uses both names, but I'm not sure what the full story is. -- ESP 04:51 22 Jul 2003 (UTC)

• I'm looking for some answers, but check out these links:
• [1]
• [2]
• [3]

--Bwefler 22:29, 28 July 2006 (UTC)

• • Also refer to [4] --Bwefler 22:36, 28 July 2006 (UTC)

• • Bits of Travel at Home (1878) by Helen Hunt Jackson [5]. --Bwefler 22:41, 28 July 2006 (UTC)

Contents 1 On the Bridge 2 The Train Ride 3 The Park 4 Go Fast Games 5 Rafting Outfitters

[edit] On the Bridge

Standing on the bridge is an exciting experiance. It will never rock from side to side always up and down

[edit] The Train Ride

This slow going train ride is exciting. But what on earth is the point. Slowly there and slowly back. The view of the bridge is awsome. But still JORDAN R.

[edit] The Park

You only have to bring 2 things money and your camera. A carousal is ok. And the lunch is fine. You can travel across the tram across the gorge. Or on the train that goes up and down the wall.

[edit] Go Fast Games

Someone should point out that these have been controversial ever since one sky jumper died during a stunt when he hit the bridge at 90 mph.

[edit] Rafting Outfitters

It would be nice to list some outfitters on here as information for the public. It would emphasize the fact that those interested in rafting the gorge should do so under qualified direction of a licensed outfitter.

• Whitewater Rafting in Colorado

Some text about rafting is okay, and the class of waters, entry/exit points, etc. But has to be encyclopedic, not listing rafting companies... not a tourism page.LanceBarber (talk) 08:13, 4 March 2008 (UTC)