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River Rafting: When is the Best Time to Go?

Are you wondering the best time to go on your whitewater river rafting trip?  If so, there are several factors to take into consideration during your planning process. Do you like high water or low water? Do you want big rapids or small rapids? Do you like warm water or cold water? Do you want […]

Education is Part of the Experience

  Here are some Trip Advisor reviews from guests that had a great time learning on one of our adventures. Unforgettable Rafting Experience— Upper Animas – AJ Y Absolutely amazing experience!!! We were a group of four that signed up for the Upper Animas day trip. We met our guides Phil and James the day before for […]

Colorado Adventure: How is it Educational?

Colorado Adventure Jeep Tours So, the kids want to go to Legoland this summer, because EVERYTHING IS AWESOME. You and your spouse have been planning your vacation for months, and it does not include Legoland.  Your kind of adventure is going to be inspiring and educational.  You have told the kids how excited you are […]

Family Adventure: Top 5 Tips To Save Money

  Save On Your Family Adventure You have saved all year and it’s almost here, your big vacation!  The bags are packed, including the new sundress that you had to have ($32).  You have made arrangements for your pets at the kennel ($200). Your nephew is coming over to water the plants and keep an eye […]

History of Whitewater Rafting

It makes sense that the settlers of the West, after coming across the rugged wilderness, were the ones that wouldn’t let river rapids deter them. What’s one more obstacle, after already braving the worst Mother Nature (and human nature) could throw at them. I like to imagine those hard people staring across a raging river […]

Whitewater Rafting: A Symphony of the Senses

  Rapids and Riffs of Whitewater Rafting While whitewater rafting, you dip your hand into the cool water of the Lower Animas River and close your eyes. The first paddle slices the water. The downbeat.  A steady pulse of forward momentum carries you into the first movement ‘Cityscape’.  The hum of a happy, quiet mountain town […]

Adventure: Give the Gift of a Lifetime

  Festive tunes are playing in the shops, lawns are decorated with inflatable snowmen, light-up reindeer, and blinking lights. Snow flurries are forecasted, skis are lined up on front porches, and families are coming together. The holidays have officially arrived, so give the gift of adventure!   If you happen to be a last minute […]

Thanksgiving in Durango

  The holiday season is officially in full swing. Are you looking for some Thanksgiving activities to participate in this week? If so, here are some festive events going on in the area.     Come and check out the community Thanksgiving dinner on November 27th at the LaPlata County Fairgrounds. This is a great […]

Giveaway: Win a Salt River Rafting Express Trip for Two in 2015!

After a fantastic 2014 whitewater rafting season here in Durango, we cannot wait to get on the river in Arizona this spring! Whether you’re an Arizona local or looking for some fantastic spring break plans, a Salt River rafting trip is truly a trip to remember! Enter Our November Salt River Express Trip Sweepstakes NOW […]

Durango Events: Halloween Festivities You Don’t Want To Miss

Durango nights are cooling down, frost is slowly starting to settle in as the fiery fall colors begin to fade into snow capped peaks. Winter is just around the corner, but before you bust out your skis and snowboards there’s one more fantastic fall celebration packed full of Durango events!   This week kicks off […]

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