Royal Gorge Rafting

Choosing the best whitewater rafting trip in Colorado

Raft the Arkansas River in Colorado The Arkansas River in Colorado is one of the most popular whitewater rafting destinations in the world and it’s an easy drive from Colorado Springs, Denver or Breckenridge. Check out our tips below for … Read More

Whitewater Rafting Conditions Update

Enjoy high water conditions on the Arkansas River in Colorado The 2019 rafting season is in full swing and the conditions are epic. Beginner, intermediate, and advanced tours are departing daily on half-day, full-day, and overnight adventures. Kids as young … Read More

Five late-summer Colorado adventures

[soliloquy id=”37952″] Summer is not over yet and River Runners has plenty of fun activities to offer well into fall. Here are five late-summer Colorado adventures to get in before it’s too late. 1. Raft the Royal Gorge The Royal … Read More

Summer is not over yet! Colorado’s epic rafting season rolls on.

Raft Colorado’s Arkansas River through September A deep snowpack this past winter, followed by record moisture in the high country this summer, has resulted in higher than normal flows on Colorado’s Arkansas River all season. This trend is expected to … Read More

Book your Colorado rafting trip before summer ends

The water levels are great – raft through September A whitewater rafting trip can create lasting memories your family will cherish for years to come. Don’t miss your chance to raft Colorado’s Arkansas River this summer. Book online and save … Read More

Virtual Tour Guide: Royal Gorge History

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

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

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

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