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Guide on motor rig boat at camp in Cataract Canyon - Mild to Wild

A Cataract Canyon Guide’s Take on What to Love about the Late Season

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 Canyonโ€™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 [...]

two people exploring the old mining jail at Animas Forks on a Silverton Jeep Tour

Top 15 Ways to Explore Silverton, Colorado, Like a Local

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 [...]

Delicate Arch with morning light and snow in the background

Insider Tips About Arches National Park from Moab Locals

It’s a momentous occasion folks, as we unveil the priceless know-how of the land of many embows and judgmental hoodoos, and thus, share our insider tips about Arches National Park. We know you know this, okayโ€” Arches should definitely be on the agenda when boppinโ€™ around Moab, especially for the [...]

Three rafts beached at a camp next to a massive Weber sandstone cliff on the Yampa River - Mild to Wild

Multi-Day Rafting Trips: The Ultimate River Adventure in Colorado

Embarking on a multi-day rafting trip is like stepping into a world untouched by time. The rhythmic pulse of the river, the vast expanse of the canyon walls, and the camaraderie forged around a campfire create an experience that lingers in the heart long after the journey ends. If you’re [...]

Jeep Gladiator in front of avalanch debris

La Plata Canyon โ€” A Guide to Off Roading, Hiking, and More

Most people visiting Durango, Colorado donโ€™t know about this wilderness area. But they ought to! La Plata Canyon is a mesmerizing gateway into the San Juan Mountains, where glacial forces have carved out diverse ecosystems, from aspen groves to alpine meadows. Rich in history, the canyon’s gold and silver mining [...]

wide view of butt dam falls - gates of lodore

10 Reasons Why a Women’s Wilderness Retreat is Best on the River

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 [...]