4 Fall Rafting Trips on the Colorado River near Breckenridge, CO
By: Lysianne Peacock The Colorado River is the perfect destination for a scenic fall float trip. While you will not be able to find big rapids near Breckenridge in the fall, that doesn’t mean you can’t spend the day on the river. Rafting in the fall is a great option for a number of reasons: […]
Best Whitewater Rafting Near Vail Colorado
Looking to go rafting in Vail? Well, the good news is there is a plethora of options. There is anything from mild and scenic to wild and adventurous for your next rafting adventure near Vail, Colorado. From the Colorado River to the Arkansas, the options are vast, so let’s dive in to what option is […]
Top Hot Springs along the Colorado River in the Northern Rockies
If you have ever been to Colorado, you learn fairly quickly that the people up here are always looking for the next adrenaline rush but we all need a break every now and then. What better way to have a relaxing and laid back break from all the excitement than soaking in a hot spring? […]
Top Winter Activities in Colorado for Water Enthusiasts
For all the water enthusiasts out there, you might find these long frigid winter months feeling endless. If you miss making a big splash, Colorado is the perfect destination to keep the water activities coming even as our mountains turn into winter wonderlands. We have complied a list of the Top 8 Winter Water Activities to participate with the family this […]
7 Fun facts about the Colorado River
1. How long is the Colorado River really? The Colorado River is 1,450 miles (2,330 kilometers) long! 2. The Gift of the Colorado Hydroelectric power is consistently generated by the Colorado River through its powerful water flow & strategic dam placement throughout the river. 3. From the Rockies to Mexico The Colorado River begins at […]
Top Activities in Colorado and on the River for this Fall
Fall in Colorado typically runs in September and early October above 8,500 feet in elevation. Late September to early November below 8,500 feet. Colorado offers a wide diversity of activities during the fall season. Rafting & Ziplining Thanks to record breaking snowfall this past winter the rafting season has been extended to September 29th!! Trips […]
The Top Summer Activities Near Kremmling Colorado.
Written by Geoffrey Johnson If you travel about 100 miles northwest and 2,000 feet closer to the sun from Denver, you will find the town of Kremmling, Colorado. After a long and bitter winter, this subarctic town turns into a desert scene that looks like it was taken straight out of a classic John Wayne […]
4 of the Most Beautiful Rivers to Kayak or Raft in America’s West this Summer
By Geoffrey Johnson The American west is home to some of the most extreme landscapes in the world. Harsh barren deserts can turn into giant mountains covered in forest. One thing these landscapes have in common is much of their terrain has been carved by rivers making their way to a distant ocean. Some of […]
The Physical and Mental Perks of Getting Outdoors
Written by Geoff Johnson Recent studies have shown that the average American spends 90 percent of their life indoors. Modern technology has given humans more comfort and less of a need to go outside. Even incredibly fit people often spend little time outdoors by getting their work out in a nice air-conditioned indoor gym. Another […]
Rafting Adventures Near Rocky Mountain National Park
Have you caught the Colorado bug for the outdoors, adventure, and are looking to explore rocky mountain national park? Look no further than an adventure down some of Colorado’s wild rivers. Poudre River If you are staying near Rocky Mountain National park you have two options for rivers in the area. If you are accessing […]