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 […]

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 […]

The 3 Reasons You’ll Want to Raft Cataract Canyon This Fall Did you just say whitewater for breakfast? Well, don’t let the rivers get lonely just because summer’s steam is closing up shop. Get yourself some of that glorious froth while there’s still time! If you’re thinking the platter’s empty for rapids in the fall, […]

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’s So Special About Gates of Lodore?   We love the Gates of Lodore—its vivid scenery and changing landscape leaves a lasting impact on our fondest rafting memories. When you put in at Lodore canyon, you’ll pass through a colossal-sized entrance of bright red stone. Rafting through this canyon is a unique experience apart from […]

Rocks You Need To See – The Amazing Geology In Cataract Canyon The geology in Cataract Canyon is an intricate carving made by the Colorado River. This canyon encapsulates an assortment of strange and stunning formations moseying through Canyonlands National Park. It’s a gallery made from an archaic ocean, freshwater marshes, sand dunes, and thick jungles near […]

The Origins of Rafting The Notorious Upper Animas River Rafting beginnings on the Upper Animas A kayaker is bundled in wool beneath a suit of PVC, accompanied by fiberglass to ride a natural thundering highway. This was a time before self-bailing rafts. The audacious decided risk and reward were interchangeable in the sacred pursuit of […]

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 […]