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Sure, we’ve got river adventures that are kid friendly and we’ve got river adventures that are not for the feint of heart, but what else can one do while visiting us in the Arkansas River Valley? Through our adventure partners, we happily guide you to high mountain adventures on 4-wheels,…

When choosing a trip for you and your group, there are three primary factors to consider: Your desired level of adventure, your desired trip duration, and your location. Please use our Rafting Trip Finder or call our friendly, helpful staff 719-395-2409 and let us help you choose your perfect Colorado whitewater adventure.…

Although you’ll be in a professional grade raft, you’ll definitely get wet on the Arkansas River whitewater so come prepared. We recommend wearing a swimsuit and quick drying shorts; for your feet, sporty sandals, aqua-socks or tennis shoes you don’t mind getting wet. For cooler days, it’s a good idea to…

Good question! Whitewater, sometimes spelled white water, is a descriptive term used to describe what happens on the surface or a river when its’ gradient increases enough to create turbulence. As flowing water splashes over and around rocks throughout the river, along with gradient (or steepness) changes, too, air bubbles…

Many nations of Native Americans lived near or along the mighty Arkansas River for thousands of years before the Spanish discovered it’s beautiful 1,450 miles. The native name for the Arkansas River was Napeste, but with further expansion of European exploration the name Arkansas was appointed the official name as…

Did you know the Arkansas River actually starts in Colorado? It begins just north of Buena Vista and Leadville, near Fremont Pass, and plunges over 5,000 feet in its first 125 miles. This is where you will find the best whitewater rafting in Colorado and the two pristine, on-water American…

The Grand Canyon of the Arkansas River: the Royal Gorge The Royal Gorge of the Arkansas River boasts some of the greatest whitewater in Colorado. In fact, a few of our all-time favorite rapids lie between its 1000ft canyon walls. It is commonly referred to as the Grand Canyon of…

Our section of the Arkansas River, nestled here in colorful Colorado, offers rafting trips in Browns Canyon, Bighorn Canyon, the Royal Gorge and the Numbers to mention some of the most popular raft trips. Family-friendly float trips are increasingly popular as well, and there are many great places to swim and further…

There are so many reasons that the Arkansas River in Colorado has become the most popular white water river for rafting in the United States, maybe even in the world, for commercial rafting and private boating. In the land of wicked whitewater, the Arkansas River reigns supreme.  As one of…