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Everything You Wanted to Know about the Aspen Tree

So, you’re looking for some cold, hard facts about aspen trees? Well, you’ve come to the right shady corner of the internet, my friend (that’s a pun on trees, in case you had the wrong idea about that quality double entendre). Aspen trees, specifically the quaking aspens of this particular [...]

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From Pikes Peak to White Water: The Best Colorado Springs Day Trip

Planning a getaway that trades the shadow of Pikes Peak for whitewater rapids? If you’re looking for the best Colorado Springs day trip, we’ve got the ticket. A scenic drive through the Rockies takes you to the Arkansas River, which is home to some of the best whitewater rafting on [...]

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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 Colorado begins with a small trickle. Birthed from [...]

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Your Guide to Buena Vista: What to Do Before and After Rafting the Arkansas River

If you’re headed out for a whitewater adventure, Buena Vista is one of the absolute best mountain towns to drop anchor in. Nestled at the foot of the Collegiate Peaks along the banks of the Arkansas River, Buena Vista offers a classic Rocky Mountain feel: laid-back, outdoor-focused, and packed with [...]

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A Denver Weekend Escape: Camping, Lakes, and Arkansas River Rapids

If you live along the Front Range, you already know the feeling. The summer heat settles over Denver, traffic hums on the asphalt, and suddenly all you want is cold mountain air, towering peaks, and the rush of clear river water. Fortunately, one of Colorado’s best mountain road trips sits [...]

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The Best Colorado Rafting Day Trip from Denver

When the summer sun hits the Mile High City, there is nothing quite like trading the concrete pavement for the cool, rushing waters of a mountain river. If you are looking for a weekend escape or a mid-week summer vacation getaway, look no further than a white water rafting day [...]