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 … Read More
Colorado Whitewater Rafting Blog
Snowpack setting up for big whitewater rafting season on Colorado’s Arkansas River
Arkansas River Basin snowpack 140% of normal The snowpack in Colorado’s Arkansas River Basin is 140% of normal and 100% of average peak as we enter the last week of February. This combined with stormy weather in the short-term and … Read More
ATV Tours, Snowpack Update and Whitewater Rafting
More Colorado Adventures with River Runners Colorado ATV Tours new for 2017 River Runners and the Adventure Hub have partnered up to offer Colorado ATV tours in 2017. Half day trips will depart from our Buena Vista and Royal Gorge … Read More
Arkansas River Basin Snowpack Update
Above Average Snowpack in Arkansas River Basin 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 … Read More
The River Runners Winter Sale is here!
Colorado whitewater rafting discount The 2017 Colorado whitewater rafting season is still a few months away, but you can get the best deal of the year right now! Save 10% with promo code Online10. Book now and raft this summer … Read More
Raft Colorado’s Arkansas River through September 25
Colorado Whitewater Rafting Raft Colorado this Fall Colorado’s whitewater rafting season is winding down, but you still have time to raft and kayak the Arkansas River. Raft the Royal Gorge, Bighorn Sheep Canyon, Browns Canyon or the Family Float on … Read More
Vertex Rafting Field Trips Brought to you by River Runners
Vertex Rafting Field Trips Raft the Arkansas River with River Runners The river is still flowing and the Inaugural Vertex Festival is this weekend. River Runners is proud to announce its partnership with Madison House Presents to provide Vertex rafting … Read More
Late Summer Colorado Whitewater Rafting Guide
Colorado Whitewater Rafting Guide Raft, kayak and SUP board the Arkansas River Summer is rolling right along, but there are still plenty of hot days to cool off with some whitewater on Colorado’s Arkansas River. You can raft, kayak or … Read More
Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival
Boats, Bands, Beer and More June 24th & 25th, 2016 This weekend is the 8th annual Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival at Centennial Park in Cañon City, Colorado, and River Runners will be there to celebrate! Admission to the whitewater festival … Read More
River Runners Opens Salida Outpost
River Runners moves into part of FIBArk building Raft, Kayak and SUP Board the Arkansas River River Runners is opening a new outpost between the boat ramp and the Boathouse Cantina in Downtown Salida, Colorado set to open during the … Read More