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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 … Read More

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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High water is here!

Raft Colorado’s Arkansas River The whitewater rafting season has arrived and high water is here! Due to Colorado’s above average snowpack, which peaked at over 200%, water levels have begun rocketing far beyond typical flows. If you are looking for … Read More

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2016 Colorado whitewater rafting guide – Arkansas River

Arkansas River Basin snowpack well above average Expect high water in June The snowpack in Colorado’s Upper Arkansas River Basin is 206% of average and the runoff is just getting started. That’s great news for thrill-seekers looking for a wild … Read More

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Colorado Vacation Ideas

Visit Buena Vista, Colorado The ultimate summer vacation day in Colorado There are so many things to do on your Colorado vacation it can be hard to fit it all in. We don’t have all the answers, but we’ve planned … Read More

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Raft, Kayak and SUP Colorado

River Runners joins the BV Adventure Hub Raft, Kayak, and SUP the Arkansas River River Runners is now part of the BV Adventure Hub, which means we can better serve our guests with a third location at South Main in … Read More

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Winter whitewater rafting sale

Raft Colorado’s Arkansas River (this summer)! Book now, raft later, save money It’s time to get the best deal of the year on your Colorado whitewater rafting trip! Save big on your summer vacation. Get 40% off full-days, 20% off … Read More

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Open Snow Runoff Whitewater Rafting Deal

River Runners Colorado whitewater rafting Runoff Season is almost here Get 20% off full day whitewater rafting trips Book your spring runoff whitewater rafting trip now and save 20% on full day adventures. Raft the Royal Gorge, Browns Canyon and … Read More

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