Experience the allure, wonder and natural beauties of Colorado by rafting down the states most prominent rivers!
Summer has finally entered full swing in Colorado, and we at Wilderness Aware Rafting want to help share what we find to be the most beautiful and awe inspiring parts of this great state. Rafting in Colorado is one of the easiest ways to experience much of the flora and fauna that this state has to offer.
Two of the better rivers that can be experienced in Colorado are the Arkansas River and the Royal Gorge River. Both are located in the south and southwest of Colorado. Rafting in Colorado provides unique encounters with its wildlife and allows to fully appreciate the states plant diversity. This is due to the fact that plants obviously thrive and are healthier when there is a constant water source available. Wildlife also flourishes when water is readily available.
Upon an Arkansas River Rafting and Royal Gorge River trip you could expect to see the infamous Soapweed Yucca plant which is oddly well suited for sewing purposes. If you were to draw the needle out from the middle of one of its leaves, the needle will have long strands that are attached to it which make it quit suitable for sewing rips and tears in your clothing. There is Sagewort or Sagebrush which is commonly used to feed cattle as it contains very high levels of protein. Blue Grama Grass is important for holding together prairie soil due to its shallow dense root system. This helps to prevent the soil from blowing around as it did during the dustbowls of the 1930s. There is the Plain Prickly Pear Cactus which is known for making many a hikers day a bit uncomfortable. Also any number of wild flowers can be seen, such as Asters, Blazing Stars, Purple Clover, Coneflower, Fleabane, Wild Indigos and many more.
Some of the wildlife that can be seen while rafting in Colorado are Coyotes, Badgers, Foxes, and even Black Footed Ferrets. Deer, Prairie Dogs, and Pronghorn. For anglers, there are Brown and Rainbow trout. For the bird enthusiast, there are Humming Birds, Herons, various types of Hawks, Falcons, Owls, Kestrels, Meadowlarks, Kingbirds, Vultures, and if you’re lucky you may even spot one of the few endangered condors which still grace our skies. Which there are only a few hundred left in the wild.
The sheer number and diversity of wildlife in the area makes any trip upon these rivers memorable. If you have an appreciaiton for either flora or fauna, it is almost certain you will not be let down in your experience upon these rivers. Even Rock Hounds would feel traveling in these areas as an adventure. Aquamarine is often sought after in the region as well as various Geodes which can be found.
If you are looking for something fun, thrilling, educational, and perhaps even meaningful to do with friends and family, then taking a River Rafting Trip through Wilderness Aware Rafting would be something that should be considered. It’s almost assured you wont be let down.
