There is not a more quintessential Colorado town than Breckenridge! Breckenridge is exactly what you think of when you think of a Colorado town; nestled at the base of large mountain peaks, a walkable downtown area, plenty of outdoor adventure activities, boutique shops, and lots of locally-owned restaurants all to entertain and feed you and your family or friends. If you’re lucky enough to get to spend some time here in Breckenridge this summer, you’ll see what we mean! Once you find your ideal choice in lodging and make a few restaurant reservations, you’ll be ready to book some adventure activities for a true Colorado vacation. First on your list must be whitewater rafting! Whitewater rafting near Breckenridge is a classic Colorado adventure; the ideal summer sport for all ages and abilities. The Arkansas River is the most popular rafting…
February 10, 2021
Rafting season is in full swing here in the Upper Arkansas River Valley. Water levels are up and the river is running. Play holes are loaded with stand-up paddleboarders and kayakers attempting tricks and improving on their moves from last season. Body surfers donning life jackets are braving the waves for a little fun –…
June 29, 2018
Sheer granite canyon walls peppered with colorful rock formations. Bighorn sheep hanging out on treacherous cliffs. Postcard-perfect landscape, perhaps with a glimpse of mule deer, elk, bobcats, black bears, falcons, and other wildlife thriving in the surrounding canyon. All this as you surge along channels of churning water atop a raft – whipping through rapids…
June 11, 2018
Blasting rapids. Sloshing waves. Steep turns and crazy angles. Yep, white water rafting can be totally insane. But you can also tone it down a notch to make it an amazing adventure that’s suitable for kids. While you can’t take kids younger than age 6, you can definitely make rafting a family-friendly activity for your…
June 8, 2018
All across the country, thousands of high school and college seniors are tossing up their caps. To say nearly everyone knows someone who is graduating this May may be an understatement – CU Boulder alone awarded 8,163 degrees during their 2018 spring commencement. Graduation time of year also means it’s backyard barbeque and gift-giving season….
June 5, 2018
While it’s always fun visiting Aunt Mabel in Iowa, sometimes your family may be looking for a bit more thrills when you take a vacation. Some of the best family vacations double as a family adventure, and we have just the ticket for an awesome trip. Here are three family adventure vacations that’ll leave your…
March 27, 2018
Do your summer plans this year include a thrilling ride down some of Colorado’s famous rapids? No matter if you’re a white water rafting beginner or a seasoned pro, you’ll find an awesome white water rafting run waiting for you in Colorado. We’ve put together a short quiz that’ll help you pick the adventure that’s right for your…
March 20, 2018
Beach honeymoons can be just fine, as long as you don’t mind lying idle in the sand. For many of us adventurous types, however, that’s a little too low-key for our tastes. Besides, would you rather show pals pics of yet another palm tree or you cage diving with great white sharks? Check out four…
March 12, 2018
While winter in Colorado is beautiful, you might be counting down the days until the temperatures rise and you can take a wild rafting trip down some of Colorado’s best rivers again. If you’re sitting at home watching white water rafting videos and reminiscing about the good times you had on the waves last summer,…
November 2, 2017
You only date people who can handle at least a Class 3 rapids. You have dreams about eddies and waves. Your bumper sticker says: “I’d rather be whitewater rafting”. To say you’re a fan of white water rafting is an understatement! If you just can’t get enough of the adventure and excitement whitewater rafting brings,…
October 20, 2017