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The Arkansas River in Colorado is America’s most popular river, and for good reason. With trips ranging from family-friendly to adrenaline-pumping, there truly is something for everyone to enjoy whitewater rafting in Colorado. Whether you’re a soccer mom planning a beginner trip for the team, or a local who wants…

Well for Utah it is the infamous Dutch Oven.  Who knew states even had an “official cooking pot”? We were wondering how this ever came to be and believe it or not this is a fairly recent addition to all things officially Utah.  In 1997, the Utah State Legislature passed…

One of the hardest things about writing this newsletter each month is deciding on a topic.  The difficulty usually lies in having too much, not too little, to write about.  Whether it’s things going on at AAE, recent travel adventures, or updates on your favorite guides, each month I have to…

‘Shocked’ is exactly the word I would use to describe the look on our first-year guide trainees faces when they arrived at our headquarters in Buena Vista, CO a week ago today.  These 15 trainees (hand-picked by Mike & Paul from over 200 applicants) come to us from all over the country (Michigan, Tennessee,…

I know that this is going to sound pretty obvious, but personally, I’m thrilled with every opportunity that I have to just raft down the river (unfortunately this happens less than I would like now that I own the company…but I still can’t complain). However, there are some of you…

Are you wondering what you and your family are going to do for fun this summer? Do you worry about keeping everyone happy all summer long with social distancing practices in place and so many things closed? At American Adventure Expeditions, we are excited to announce that we are opening…

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…

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…