Colorado Whitewater Rafting Blog

Snowpack is above average in Colorado’s Arkansas River Basin

El Nino has provided consistent snow in Colorado El Nino has provided consistent snow in Colorado this winter, especially in the central mountains. The snowpack for the Arkansas River Basin is 110% of average as of January 26, 2016, and … Read More

Five reasons to go whitewater rafting in Colorado this fall

Raft Colorado’s Arkansas River through September In September, the Arkansas River has both easy and technical rapids (depending on what you choose to run), the water is clear, the crowds are gone, and the fall foliage provides a spectacular backdrop. … Read More

Find your ultimate Colorado vacation at the Royal Gorge

Visit the Royal Gorge Region of Colorado Go whitewater rafting on the Arkansas River, visit the Royal Gorge Bridge Colorado, ride the Royal Gorge Route Railroad, and other ideas for your ultimate Colorado vacation at the Royal Gorge – all … Read More

Colorado whitewater rafting guide: Raft the Arkansas River

In the Colorado whitewater rafting industry sometimes there is too much water and sometimes there is not enough water, but flows on the Arkansas River this July look to be just right. The popular Colorado rafting river is projected to … Read More

Navigating historic waters – Find epic whitewater rafting conditions on Colorado’s Arkansas River

Colorado’s Arkansas River has peaked – Beginner rafting trips are available The Arkansas River is the most popular whitewater rafting river in Colorado and its central location, stunning scenery, and abundant whitewater have attracted thrill-seekers from all over the world … Read More

High water conditions projected for Colorado’s Arkansas River

Expect big water for Colorado rafting season Snowpack readings for Colorado’s Arkansas River Basin are at 282% of normal for this time of year, and in the coming weeks the Arkansas River could be at levels not seen since 1995 … Read More

Family vacation ideas in Colorado

Rafting, hot springs, zip line tours, and other summer adventures in central Colorado Colorado is a popular family vacation destination year-round, but these hidden gems are best known for summer adventures. Check out this list of family vacation ideas near … Read More

Colorado whitewater rafting season update

River Runners is preparing for a normal (normal = awesome) runoff on the Arkansas River in Colorado and is now offering guided whitewater rafting trips through September 7 (Labor Day), 2015 … Read More

What national monument status means for Browns

Since Browns Canyon was designated a national monument on February 19, 2015, we have gotten a lot of questions about what national monument status means for whitewater rafting… … Read More

Huge music festival coming to Salida, CO

The small mountain town of Salida, Colorado is known for whitewater rafting and other outdoor pursuits, but after this summer it may also be known for its music scene. … Read More