Plan Your Adventure: Raft and Stay in Colorado
Plan Your Adventure: Raft and Stay in Colorado Book Rafting & Lodging Today The Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area (AHRA) is a Colorado State Park that starts in Leadville and stretches 150 miles through Buena Vista, Salida, and Cañon City. In spring and summer, it offers world-class whitewater adventures. Additionally, you can enjoy live music, mountain […]
Arkansas River Basin Snowpack Update: February 2025
Arkansas River Basin Snowpack Update: February 2025 Upper Arkansas River Basin Snowpack The Upper Arkansas River Basin has had a dry spell over the past month, but there is still a healthy snow water equivalent in the high country. According to the USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service, the upper basin is at 109% of median. […]
Browns Canyon Recognized as International Dark Sky Park
Browns Canyon Recognized as International Dark Sky Park Browns Canyon is Colorado’s 12th International Dark Sky Park Browns Canyon National Monument was certified as an International Dark Sky Park by DarkSky International this past December 2024 – making it Colorado’s 12th International Dark Sky Park. Its lack of light pollution is partly due to the […]
Arkansas River Basin Snowpack Update: January 2025
Mount Princeton covered in snow. Upper Arkansas River Basin Snowpack 128% of Normal As we enter mid-January, the Upper Arkansas River Basin snowpack is above average at 128 percent of normal. This is awesome news for the upcoming whitewater rafting season, as summer conditions are directly related to how much snow there is in the […]
Surging snowpack sets the stage for epic whitewater rafting season
Surging snowpack sets the stage for epic whitewater on Colorado’s Arkansas River In the heart of Colorado, the Upper Arkansas River Basin is currently bustling with anticipation. As snowpack levels surge and reservoirs brim with life-giving water, the stage is set for another epic whitewater rafting season. Snowpack in the Upper Arkansas River Basin is […]
Upper Arkansas River Basin Snowpack Promising for River Season
Upper Arkansas River Basin Snowpack Promising for River Season Upper Arkansas River Basin Snowpack Promising for River Season As we settle into the heart of winter, it’s time to take stock of the snowpack in the Upper Arkansas River Basin. The latest reports paint an optimistic picture, with snowpack levels hovering around 100% for February. […]
Planning your Colorado whitewater rafting vacation
Planning your Colorado whitewater rafting vacation Planning your Colorado whitewater rafting vacation Five pro tips It’s never too early to start planning your next Colorado whitewater rafting vacation. Below are five quick tips for success. If you still have questions, give us a call at 800-723-8987. Online Rafting Sale 10% Off Online Bookings – PROMO […]
River Runners rafting season set to open May 6
River Runners rafting season set to open May 6 The River Runners rafting season is set to open Saturday, May 6, 2023 and will go through Labor Day. The River Runners Royal Gorge outpost will not open until May 19, 2023, but will also go through Labor Day. The current snowpack in the Upper Arkansas […]
Five reasons to raft the Royal Gorge
Five reasons to raft the Royal Gorge Raft the Royal Gorge with River Runners Are you looking for the best whitewater in Colorado? Check out our five reasons to Raft the Royal Gorge. Book now and Save Online Rafting Sale 10% Off Rafting Tours – PROMO CODE: Raft10 Not valid with existing reservations Discounts can […]
Choosing the best whitewater rafting trip in Colorado
Choosing the best whitewater rafting trip in Colorado The Arkansas River in Colorado is one of the most popular whitewater rafting destinations in the world and it’s an easy drive from Colorado Springs, Denver or Breckenridge. Check out our tips below for planning your next Colorado whitewater rafting trip. Book now and Save Online Rafting […]