A Government Shutdown Doesn’t Mean Arches Will Close Every few years, headlines about a federal government shutdown leave travelers wondering what it means for Arches National Park tours. Will the gates close? Will the red rock arches be off-limits? The good news: it can be concluded that the park will
Spring is springing and the promise of outdoor adventure in the canyons and the mountains is just around the corner. In snowy sum, this year’s swell through the Colorado Plateau looks like it’s going to ripple and flow right down the middle— not unmanageably high nor rock-snaggingly low. Mild to
Scotty began guiding four years ago after attending Mild to Wild’s guide school. Today, he’s a seasoned multi-day guide, specializing in motoring through Cataract Canyon’s mega rapids during high water. While the challenge of making it through big waves is his passion, he loves witnessing the Colorado River’s natural flow
Silverton epitomizes the wild and independent spirit of a remote mountain town, where snowfall is measured by the foot and scaling 14ers is just another Tuesday for the residents. Nestled at 9,302 feet in the San Juan Mountains, it began as a mining hub like many Colorado towns. Yet, unlike
For the adventurous and nature loving gals out there looking for women’s wilderness retreat, the river may be calling to you! Unlike hiking and backpacking retreats, or ones by the beach, the untouched wilderness of a river canyon offers something far more rare. One reason is how many rivers no
Even if you’re a long time Durango local, tubing the Animas river can be quite the ordeal. With so many things to plan for from put ins, take outs, water flows, transportation, and equipment organizing a successful Lower Animas river tube float can feel daunting. However, there is no need
Planning on going to Moab for Memorial Day Weekend? We’ve got some insider info for your trip – from art festivals to rafting, Moab’s got something for everyone. Read on to find out what fun things are going on in and around town! Here’s what’s going on in Moab for
Headed to Durango for Memorial Day Weekend? You’re not alone! With plenty of great events rolling around town, and good times to be had in the mountains, on the water, and the trails in between— it’s just too easy to have too much fun in Durango in the peak of
9 Books to Empower Environmental Action in the Southwest and Beyond To those who have stumbled across this book list, Happy Earth Day! Or any other day you happen to be here. As an outfitter of outdoor recreation that depends on Mother Nature, on a day dedicated to recognizing her
