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Guest Services/Retail Sales Position »
Guest Services/Retail Sales Position Buena Vista, Colorado – Mid-May through Mid-August 2023 Do you want to work for a fun company and go rafting for free all summer? Apply for a guest services/retail sales position at River Runners in Buena Vista, Colorado. Work at the River Runners headquarters on the Arkansas River. Length of shifts … read more

The many ways to raft Browns Canyon National Monument »
Raft Browns Canyon with River Runners Browns Canyon National Monument is located between the mountain towns of Salida and Buena Vista in Chaffee County Colorado. The Arkansas River winds through this rugged canyon with remnants of a historic railroad, steep cliffs, beautiful mountain views and lots of rapids. It has long been known as a … read more

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. 1. Rafting, Kayaking, and Stand Up Paddle Boarding The Arkansas River Colorado’s Upper Arkansas River is known for world-class whitewater, but you don’t have to … read more

Après rafting at River Runners Colorado – kick back and be happy »
Post-adventure fun at River Runners 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 now, raft this summer 15% off full-days … read more

Don’t miss the boat. Start planning your Colorado summer vacation now! »
Planning Guide for Colorado’s Arkansas River Basin The Arkansas River Basin is a popular summer vacation spot in Southwest Colorado. It’s a good idea to plan ahead if you want to experience all the area has to offer. This blog will help you find the nicest places to stay, coolest activities, tastiest restaurants and best … read more

Colorado Event Space »
River Runners Browns Canyon – a unique Colorado event space on the Arkansas River A riverside venue for weddings and events River Runners Browns Canyon is a unique outdoor event space on the Arkansas River – just six miles south of Buena Vista, Colorado. It includes an onsite bar and grill, camping, sand volleyball, river … read more

Colorado whitewater update: Upper Arkansas River »
Peak flows expected the latter half of June 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 … read more

The Riverside Grill at River Runners »
The Riverside Grill at River Runners CLOSED FOR THE SEASON. SEE YOU NEXT YEAR! The Riverside Grill: 6 miles south of Buena Vista: Get Directions » 24070 County Road 301 Buena Vista, CO 81211 (719) 395-2466 CLOSED FOR THE SEASON The Riverside Grill is located at River Runners – right next to the Arkansas River … read more