Upper Arkansas River Basin Snowpack: March 2025 The Upper Arkansas River Basin snowpack has maintained near normal levels despite only a few good storms and spring-like weather over the past month. According to the USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service, the … Read More
Colorado Whitewater Rafting Blog
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. … Read More
Arkansas River Basin Snowpack Update: February 2025
Browns Canyon National Monument. 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 … Read More
Planning Your Colorado Whitewater Rafting Vacation: Five Pro Tips
Planning Your Colorado Whitewater Rafting Vacation: Five Pro Tips It’s never too early to start planning your Colorado whitewater rafting adventure. Lodging and camping are booked out early, and you get the best deals on activities when you plan ahead. … Read More
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 … Read More
Arkansas River Basin Snowpack Update: January 2025
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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. … Read More
The best time to go whitewater rafting in Colorado
A common question we get at River Runners is ‘when is the best time to go whitewater rafting in Colorado?’ Since rafting is a seasonal activity, a good start would be spring and summer! … Read More