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The Royal Gorge section of the Arkansas River has finally opened up and we’re so excited to get you out there, we’re offering Half Off any Half Day Royal Gorge Adventure! In our humble opinion, the Gorge is the best trip we offer: epic scenery, amazing rapids and privacy from…

This video exemplifies a day in the life of a rafter with American Adventure Expeditions. We used professionally manned drones to shoot this exceptional video of Royal Gorge rafting. The Royal Gorge is a canyon on the Arkansas River near Canon City, Colorado. With a width of 50 feet at…

American Adventure Expeditions prides itself for offering more than just whitewater fun. We offer everything Colorado including the quintessential Colorado viewfinder: mountain biking excursions. Our bike trips in beautiful backcounty locations around the Upper Arkansas River Valley of South Central Colorado. Chaffee County is a beautiful area – complete with…

If you live in Texas or Kansas you might not wake up everyday wondering how melting snow contributes to the water cycle, but since you’re coming to visit us here in Colorado to raft this summer, we’re going to get you up-to-snuff.   In the world-wide scheme of the water…

White Water Rafting is Hard Work, But Don’t Worry, We Feed You Well. Really Well. One of the best parts of Colorado white water rafting is reminiscing about your successful voyage down epic rapids, the times you laughed, the times you splashed. With our delicious, gourmet, handmade meals, you can…

What sets American Adventure Expeditions apart from the rest? We are here to help you build lasting memories and to ensure your return to the beautiful Arkansas River Valley. Building relationships with our customers is second nature for all of us at AAE. Although it is a critical part of…

To get the full experience of a Colorado summer, we have created great overnight rafting trips for those of you who want to truly enjoy adventures with American Adventure Expeditions. Not only do you get to maximize your playtime, but you will also get to spend the night under the…

Ever wondered what our hero’s of the high waters do when the Arkansas River freezes over in the winter? We caught up with a few of them and wanted to fill you in on their year-round adventures and expeditions. Jonathan One of our rookie guides from last summer, Jonathan, had…

Since most of us are counting down to our summer vacation days, why not ensure that those days are filled with adventure, sunshine and fun? Here at American Adventure Expeditions, we recommend that you go ahead and book your Colorado whitewater rafting trip early; if anything, just to give yourself…