Have you ever been ziplining? This is your chance to really get out and experience Colorado to the fullest extent!  Not only will we take you on the Colorado rafting adventure of a lifetime, but we also offer this extreme sport for anyone who wants to take it a step further!

If you thought that going on an Arkansas River rafting expedition was good enough, well think again!  Seize the day and add in even more adventure with this Colorado ziplining/ whitewater rafting expedition duo!  Contact us today to get the ball rolling!

Here in Colorado, the Arkansas River does pretty much the same thing every season. We can start rafting on the Arkansas River sometime around the end of April, the snow starts melting sometime in mid-May which begins our high water season! Our high water season typically lasts from the end of May through the first few weeks in June. Once our high water season is over, the water levels typically level out around late-June or early-July and then they taper off until we start our low water season around the middle of August. This has been Mother Nature’s cycle since the first commercial rafting trip in Colorado 30+years ago.

Although high water and flooding can cause other Colorado rivers to ‘close’, the Arkansas River will remain open during high water! This river is very unique as there are lots of different put-ins and take-outs that make it easy for us to find an appropriate river section for each guest. We can still provide rafters that sign up for a Beginner/Intermediate trip with just that – a suitable Class II and III whitewater experience – not a flat-water trip or a float trip but a great trip for adventurous first-timers looking for a true whitewater experience.

Occasionally during high water we will stop running some of our traditional Intermediate/Advanced sections of river. However, again because of the uniqueness of this river, we are very easily able to alter our put-in and take-out locations, and still provide the guest with the Intermediate/Advanced whitewater experience that they are looking for.

Of course as with any adventurous outdoor activity, there are inherent risks that are always present. At American Adventure Expeditions, we do our very best to minimize these risks as much as possible by getting rafters on the appropriate section of river for them, providing rafters with a high-quality certified rafting guide, as well as first-rate rafting equipment like coast-guide approved Type V lifejackets, and rafting helmets on each trip. Also, each rafter will go through a complete safety orientation before getting on the river. Although we can’t guarantee safety on any of our trips, safety is our #1 priority and it shows!

To help ensure your own well-being on a rafting adventure, it is very important to first pick the appropriate Colorado rafting trip for you and your group. Be realistic about everyone’s abilities and be sure to ask lots of questions of our staff prior to booking a trip. Anyone in the group that is seriously overweight or has any medical conditions should consult a physician before attempting a rafting trip. Once you arrive, pay very close attention to the safety orientation before your trip where your trip leader will review many important points like how to stay in the boat and what to do if you find yourself outside of the boat. Also, once on your trip it is essential that you listen to your guide’s paddle commands and verbal instructions.

Arkansas River rafting can be one of the most memorable and entertaining experiences that one can partake in.  Taking a break from your normal weekly routine can make a world of difference and Colorado whitewater rafting is the perfect way to get the break you are looking for.  With winding rivers and thrilling rapids just around the corner, there is no excuse from taking a weekend adventure!

Getting out for a day and experiencing Colorado’s beautiful surroundings is an excellent way to break your normal habits, and Colorado white water rafting is the best way to do it.  Use your free time to do something you actually want to do- and enjoy an experience of a lifetime!

What do you have planned for this weekend?  If it doesn’t involve this beautiful weather- then you are missing out!  Nothing is stopping you from making this weekend one to remember, and there is no better way to do it than experiencing Colorado’s exciting white water rapids.   River rafting in Colorado allows you to capture the outdoors at its best.  Whether you are looking for an extreme ride through narrow twists and turns, or are looking for a family- friendly weekend adventure, Arkansas River rafting is calling your name!

It is time to experience all that Colorado has to offer.  Come for a day or book an overnight trip- either way, it will be a most memorable adventure!  River rafting in Colorado can be the best way to see all that Colorado has to offer, and we want to make this experience everything you want it to be- and more!

Where was the last place that you took the family out for vacation?  Living in Colorado allows you to take a trip without breaking the bank, all while giving you and your family that vacation you need.  River rafting in Colorado is the optimal get away- if only for one day over the weekend.  Colorado is one of the best places to experience white water thrills, and the Arkansas River rafting does not disappoint!

Living in a state that has one of the best white water rafting trips around is an opportunity that should be taken advantage of and we can make this happen.  You don’t have to travel across the world and spend a week’s pay to have an adventure of a lifetime when Colorado river rafting is just around the corner.  Bring the family on a weekend vacation they will never forget and take advantage of all that Colorado has to offer!