A multi-day raft trip might give some the impression that you’ll spend the entire time in a boat. Happily, we can attest that there’s a lot more to be done than just bounding along down the river, which is also a swell time. Camping and playing in remote canyons is
It’s about that time! Rafting season 2020 is nearly underway, and there’s plenty of snow for the melting. While we can’t always predict what Mother Nature is up to in spring, or any time really, we’ve got a good idea of what’s to come from upstream. Check out the rafting
As our developments brighten, our access to the night sky diminishes. Many people seldom see the bona fide ocean of emptiness. Often hidden are unearthly metallic clouds, star clusters, complete constellations and shooting stars are always on display. In Dark Sky Parks that rest in the deep umbra, one can
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
Thousands of feet above the unending desert of Utah’s armpit, one may wonder if they’ve been pranked by the pilot. Plains of dusted nothing sprawl out in a sea of brown, making soaring passengers question where exactly the journey begins. Then suddenly, a stampede of mesas and ravines begin to
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 with a compliment of their black zig zags. Meanwhile
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,
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, let’s
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
