colorado white water rafting

Want to go on a Colorado white water rafting trip but aren’t sure which river run suits you?  Learn a little more about rapid ratings: Rapids are rated on a scale from Class I through Class VI. Class I: No substantial obstacles / waves. Class II: Entails regular waves, clear…

Colorado white water rafting trips are all about having fun, so finding and booking your adventure should be easy.  That’s why American Adventure Expeditions has made this as easy as possible. 1.  Picking your river run:  Which Colorado rafting trip suits your needs? Are you wanting a family friendly float…

Still have cold feet about getting in the water?  Then here’s a Colorado rafting testimonial that will help warm you up! “Hey folks, I wanted to express to you how much my family enjoyed our rafting trip w/ American Adventure Expeditions.  Every aspect of the trip was top notch –…

Colorado white water rafting is one of the most popular outdoor activities Colorado has to offer during the warmer parts of the year.  The Arkansas River provides numerous rafting excursions throughout the state and its diverse levels of rapids allow for a person to choose a trip that suits their…

We have just closed our books on the 2016 rafting season and boy was it a fun summer! We wanted to give a huge shout out to our large groups that came through this summer and all of the families and friends that rallied their troops to experience the wonders…

Want more thrill out of your whitewater adventure? If rafting through class IV and V whitewater doesn’t get your adrenalin going, give whitewater inflatable kayaking a go! We partner with our friends up at Rocky Mountain Outdoor Center to offer half-day inflatable kayaking tours down the Arkansas River! These stable,…

As the season is slowly coming to an end, our guides are begining to transition to their off season gigs. Many are still in college, but there are many that have incredible winter jobs or travel the globe in search of whitewater and deep powder (deep snow). So, we’ve put…

The Arkansas River Valley is historically significant for many reasons, but one of our favorites is it’s deep roots in rich Wild West lore. From gold mining to shootouts at salons, our Arkansas River Valley boasts great history and beautiful views. What’s the best way to experience the beauty of the Arkansas…

Better Workout – When the river is running slower and there are more rocks showing due to the lower water levels, you paddle more. That’s just how it works. In more advanced sections you will need to paddle to help your guide avoid rocks and navigate tighter lines. In the…