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Nature & Wildlife

 7 Ways to Help Protect Our Rivers at Home

7 Ways to Help Protect Our Rivers at Home

March 28, 2018

How You Can Help Protect Rivers at Home At home and on the river, use biodegradable cleaning products and earth-friendly body products. All of that and chemicals get washed down the drain and [...]

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 A Pro’s Guide to Spotting Bighorn Sheep

A Pro’s Guide to Spotting Bighorn Sheep

July 6, 2017

These majestic beasts have a reputation for being extremely elusive. Spotting one along the river is one of the many rewards for spending time in the Colorado backcountry. Here are my top tips [...]

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 All About Browns Canyon National Monument

All About Browns Canyon National Monument

June 23, 2017

With an area of over 21,500 acres, Browns Canyon National Monument’s gorgeous granite cliffs and breathtaking views of the Sawatch Range of the Rocky Mountains are best admired in a raft! Before [...]

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 How Our Snow Pack Impacts Summer River Flow Levels

How Our Snow Pack Impacts Summer River Flow Levels

May 31, 2017

Ever wonder how our winter snow influences the river? During the winter the snow doesn’t do too much for our water levels. However, as the temperature rises in the springtime, runoff and stream [...]

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 Featured Stretch of River: Royal Gorge

Featured Stretch of River: Royal Gorge

May 1, 2017

Ask our guides what their favorite stretch of Class V rafting is along the Arkansas River and chances are they’ll say the Royal Gorge. Known for its iconic history and fast flows, whitewater [...]

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 Colorado Adventures: How to Spot a Bald Eagle

Colorado Adventures: How to Spot a Bald Eagle

April 26, 2017

Spotting a bald eagle is one of the coolest things about an adventure on the river! We’re sharing what to look for – and some of the best ways to access Colorado’s bald eagle [...]

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 Rafting in Colorado? The Complete Guide to Keeping Mosquitoes Off Your Back

Rafting in Colorado? The Complete Guide to Keeping Mosquitoes Off Your Back

April 21, 2017

Whitewater rafting in Colorado is amazing, but you don’t want to return from your trip covered in bites. Don’t worry. This ultimate repellant guide has you covered! There are few [...]

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 Arkansas River: Come for the Rafting, Stay for the Trout!

Arkansas River: Come for the Rafting, Stay for the Trout!

April 11, 2017

We all know of the Arkansas River as the Mecca of whitewater rafting, but did you know it boasts another accolade? Anglers rejoice – the 102 mile stretch of river starting near Leadville to the [...]

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 Featured Post: Upper Colorado River

Featured Post: Upper Colorado River

April 3, 2017

Lusting for some whitewater fun, but feeling a little intimidated by the class III-V rapids found on our Arkansas River options? No worries – our Upper Colorado River trips are the perfect [...]

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 Rio Marañon #10: Dams and Regrets

Rio Marañon #10: Dams and Regrets

May 3, 2016

Mid-morning on New Year’s Day, we arrived at Amazon Cavern, which is reminiscent of Redwall Cavern in the Grand Canyon on the Colorado River. It is a sandy-floored alcove big enough for a crowd [...]

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