Whitewater Rafting Conditions Update
Enjoy high water conditions on the Arkansas River in Colorado The 2019 rafting season is in full swing and the conditions are epic. Beginner, intermediate, and advanced tours are departing daily on half-day, full-day, and overnight adventures. Kids as young as six years old can raft the Family Float. Rafting Sale 10% off rafting tours […]
Five reasons to visit Buena Vista, Colorado
Colorado is full of outdoor recreation, hot springs, and cool mountain towns. Below are five reasons you should visit Buena Vista, Colorado and make it your next family vacation destination. Colorado’s Arkansas River Basin Adventure Guide – Rafting & Family Fun The Arkansas River Colorado’s Upper Arkansas River is known for world-class whitewater, but you don’t […]
Arkansas River Basin snowpack update and high water
Arkansas River Basin snowpack update and high water The Colorado rafting season is expected to start early and last longer than normal after an above average winter that does not want to quit. More snow is in the forecast for the Upper Arkansas River Basin, so we still don’t know the final total. One thing […]
Après rafting at River Runners Colorado – kick back and be happy
Après rafting at River Runners Colorado – kick back and be happy This is going to be an exciting year at River Runners with lots of food, music and special events to pair with your whitewater rafting, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding and off-roading. Here are the best experiences for après rafting at River Runners Colorado. Book […]
A piece of River Runners history
A piece of River Runners history By Travis Hochard, general manager, River Runners I’m not sure what is meant by the quote above, but it is the first line of the first known news article about whitewater rafting on the Arkansas River in Colorado. It should come as no surprise the article is about […]
Colorado whitewater update: Upper Arkansas River
Arkansas River Rafting Update Latest on Colorado Whitewater Conditions Runoff is in full force on Colorado’s Upper Arkansas River and the snowpack is 176 percent of normal. This means high water conditions should persist through June and into July. Book your trip in June for the best whitewater of the season. Save 10% on any tour […]
Planning a Colorado whitewater rafting trip? We’ve got you covered!
River Runners is open for the 2017 rafting season Planning a Colorado whitewater rafting trip? River Runners is open seven days a week from 9 am to 5 pm MST. Call 800-723-8987 to speak with a reservation specialist or book online 24 hours a day. Book Online and Save 20% OFF full day raft trips […]
Virtual Tour Guide: Royal Gorge History
Virtual Tour Guide: Royal Gorge History The Royal Gorge was a tourist attraction well before the construction of the bridge in 1929. Travelers started visiting the area as early as the late 1800’s. Today, hundreds of thousands visit the park annually by kayak, raft, train, and bridge. There are lots of ways to experience the […]
Arkansas River Basin Snowpack Update
Arkansas River Basin Snowpack Update It’s early, but things are looking up The calendars have turned to 2017, and those in the Colorado whitewater rafting world are looking at (and skiing) the snowpack. The Colorado high country has four months remaining of potential snow accumulation (about two-thirds of the snowpack season), but it’s hard not […]
Colorado ATV Tours for All Seasons
River Runners now offers ATV Tours through the Adventure Hub Colorado ATV Tours for All Seasons in Buena Vista – Get dirty riding ATV’s in Colorado, then clean up white water rafting on the Arkansas River. River Runners now offers ATV Tours through the Adventure Hub in Buena Vista and the Royal Gorge region of […]