Adventure Dictionary: White Water Rafting Terminology 101
So what exactly is whitewater? And why do I need a PFD? Being adventurous requires a large vocabulary. Our new Adventure Dictionary Series has you covered and ready for your next family whitewater rafting trip! WHITEWATER: Named for the whitecapped, frothy appearance found when we experience water that is being disturbed, whether by wind, obstacles […]
5 Tips for Rafting with Kids!
We all love spending quality time with our kids, finding those special moments when you sit together contently with a smile that comes from deep inside. But how do we get there more often and how do we get past the screaming, whining and the X-Box? How do we not let our kids […]
Super Salt River Sweepstakes!
Family Fun
Here at Mild to Wild we know what it means to be a family. We were founded on family values seventeen years ago and once you join the team, you’re immediately accepted into the Mild to Wild crew. We also know that it can be difficult to get a family together and moving, and for […]
1/2 Day Rafting Trip with Mild to Wild
Check out this recent review from TripAdvisor! We were in Durango for a week long family reunion and some of us decided to go white water rafting. We found Mild to Wild online and made reservations back in February. We had no idea what to expect and there were 8 of us ranging from ages […]
When is the best time to raft?
As you look to the New Year, and plan your fun and adventures, it is helpful to know that the intensity of a river adventure can vary throughout the season. Two factors affect water levels: how hot it is, and how much moisture there is (rain, or snow melt). Generally speaking, rivers, that are non […]
Family & The Great Outdoors
In today’s busy world, few people find time to feel at one with nature and reap the rewards of doing so. With the luxuries that have worked into our lives, it is no wonder people are not at home in the great outdoors, without their cell phones, televisions, computers, etc. Stress levels can significantly decrease […]
Get Ready for Adventure in 2012
Although it seems summer has just ended, it is never to soon to plan your next adventure and river expedition. There are so many great Durango vacation ideas, you may have to come back year after year to see it all! Even then, you will find there is always something new to explore, a new […]
Thanks for your praises!
A Few Words From our Guests It’s over a month later and my family and I are still quite excited about our adventure with Mild 2 Wild! We spent Monday, July 19th riding up to Silverton with your guide, Jim, and thoroughly enjoyed the information he gave us throughout the day. The shuttle bus ride […]