What’s So Special About Desolation Canyon Rafting? This isolated chunk of the Green River meanders smack dab into the middle of nowhere; The largest wilderness area in the lower 48. Slews of wildlife, rapids, and archaeological sites have filled this gorgeous landscape with little interruption from mankind. If you’re thinking about taking an excursion in […]

History and Geology of the Yampa River : A Past of Keeping it Wild The history and geology of the Yampa River comes packed with victories of  Earth’s habits, environmentalists who admired its beauty, and ancient civilizations who prospered from its wilderness.  Clouds become near neighbors to the canyon’s quiet walls, seemingly to sail by […]

Mild to Wild’s Boat Options: Why You’re In the Raft You’re In Wondering about the vessel of your voyage? Mild to Wild Rafting and Jeep Tours has a slew of boat options fit for each trip we provide, from big motor rigs to putt through Cataract Canyon to stand up paddle-boards for cruising the Lower […]

Six Reasons to Take Your Family on a Multi-Day Raft Trip Amanda Edmonds is an adventure mom, a go-getter, and a self-proclaimed dirtbag. Amanda and her crew are serious about getting outside when they can, which makes them the ultimate weekend warriors. You’ll find them in the desert climbing rocks, hiking in the mountains, and […]

So You’ve Rafted Moab, Now What?  Talk about a great first impression if you’ve rafted Moab! If you’ve found yourself drifting into memories of sunshine doused chortles with a phantom paddle, it might be time to schedule that thought bubble into your next river adventure. Now that you’ve rafted Moab on a nice calm river, […]

So You’ve Rafted The Lower Animas. Now What? So, you’ve conquered the riveting ripples of one of Durango’s most fun outdoor activities – You’ve rafted the Lower Animas River. You’re probably thinking, “that was the best thing I’ve ever done in my life, but where else can I possibly take a Colorado rafting trip for […]

What To Expect When Checking in For Your Durango Rafting Trip   Are you going out for a Durango rafting adventure for the first time and wondering what happens once you get to the Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Tours office? Our guides and office staff are here to give you an awesome rafting […]

History and Geology of Lodore Canyon – Adventures of Rocks and Rafts The Green River is an ancient artist. Continually it sculpts, amplifies, and reveals the magnificence in the geology of Lodore Canyon. Within these billion-year-old walls is a display of prehistoric tales in the sheets of changing stone and stoic illustrations from ancient storytellers.  As […]

What’s Special About Yampa River Rafting Trips The Yampa River is what many call “the last of the wild ones”. Without a dam to utilize its power and resources, this last free-flowing river in the Colorado River system continues to cultivate a thriving, intrinsic ecosystem. The Yampa, which flows through Dinosaur National Monument, is the […]

What to Pack for Your Utah Rafting Adventures Single Day Trip On single day trips, the guides will have a waterproof bag for the items you don’t need readily accessible. Here’s what to keep stored away in case charcoal clouds ominously saunter in. Rain jacket Long sleeve and leggings/pants, preferably quick-drying fabric Wool socks Beanie […]