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Kids jumping into the sand on the beach in Cataract Canyon

How Outdoor Adventures Like Rafting Benefit Youth

How Outdoor Adventures Like Rafting Benefit Youth When kids are outside in the fresh air, the opportunities for growth are endless. These opportunities go beyond physical exercise. Outdoor adventure fosters social interaction, helps youth develop a deeper understanding of their bodies, encourages imaginative play, and allows them to connect with

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A group on a river rafting trip.

The Ultimate Guide to White Water Rafting in Colorado

The Ultimate Guide to White Water Rafting in Colorado Colorado, with its breathtaking landscapes and rushing rivers, is a haven for white water rafting enthusiasts of all levels. Whether you’re a first-timer seeking a gentle introduction to the sport or a seasoned paddler craving an adrenaline rush, Colorado’s diverse waterways

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Durango to Telluride in a Day – For San Miguel Rafters

Durango to Telluride in a Day – For San Miguel Rafters  For Durango visitors who want to check out Telluride for the day (and partake in the righteous rafting supplied by the San Miguel River nearby) here’s a few how-to’s for enjoying the journey.  How far is Telluride from Durango? 

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Rafting the San Miguel River through Sawpit Rapid

Rafting Season Forecast for 2024

Mild to Wild’s Rafting Season Forecast for 2024 You better air out those Chacos and shake the dry bags out of that crusty hibernation hole, because it’s time for the Rafting Season Forecast of 2024!  In snowy sum, this year’s swell through the Colorado Plateau looks like it’s going to

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wide shot of the colorado river bending in Canyonlands - Red rock

Each Rafting Section of the Colorado River Explained

Each Rafting Section of the Colorado River Explained “If you really love something, you want to see all of it, not just the most beautiful parts of it.” – Mike and Jenny Fiebig, River Advocates who spent five months paddling the entirety of the Colorado River Like any river, the

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mountain range near Telluride, Mild to Wild

How to Ball on a Budget in Telluride

How to Ball on a Budget in Telluride (Spring & Summer Edition) Trying to ball out while sticking to a budget in Telluride? It can be done! Because while this beauteous box canyon may be bougie, there are plenty of free and inexpensive ways to enjoy yourself besides taking a

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Yampa River - Scenic boats docked at Mathers Hole - Mild to Wild

10 Things You Didn’t Know About the Yampa River

10 Things You Didn’t Know About the Yampa River If if there’s one thing that people know about the Yampa River, it’s usually that it holds the mighty title as the last free-flowing tributary in the Colorado River system. For a little context on this wild waterway— The Yampa River

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Scenic wide shot of boats on the Dolores River

10 Things You Didn’t Know About the Dolores River

10 Things You Didn’t Know About the Dolores River The Dolores River is one of the most coveted rafting trips in the United States. Below the Mcphee Dam, the looming canyon is often quiet, robbed from the rip-roar that once reverberated between its red walls. But every few years, the imposing

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Gates of Lodore Scenic Boats

Rafting Season Forecast for 2023

Rafting Season Forecast for 2023 Whoop whoop— It’s the Rafting Season Forecast for 2023!!! Hold onto those boat straps folks, it’s going to be a WILD season! With a long and snow-packed winter behind us, we’re gearing up for a righteously rampant runoff across the Colorado Plateau. Get ready for

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