With several spring storms rolling through the San Juan Mountains, Mild to Wild Rafting and Jeep Trail Tours is primed for their 20th year of business in Durango, Colorado.  We’re excited for another excellent season filled with a exciting river rafting adventures. March snow reports indicate the Animas River Basin snowpack is at […]

  Looking for things to do in Durango this summer? There are plenty of wonderful whitewater Durango rafting options for you in and around the area! Many of our milder rivers are perfect for a Durango family outing when you’re visiting Southwest Colorado!

Enjoy a day on the river and an evening out on the town! After a fantastic day of river adventures, join us for a tour and taste of the trade at three of Durango’s thirst-quenching craft breweries.

Take on our most extreme adventure river in just a day! Combine the Silverton and Needleton Upper Animas trips into one marathon-of-a-day whitewater adventure trip. Sure to leave your thirst for adventure quenched!

  There is a lot of truth to the saying, “time flies.” And this couldn’t be more true when watching your kids grow up. And when making memories that last a lifetime, there is no better place to go than the outdoors. So here are our top 5 family adventures for enjoying the Southwest. 1. […]

  A Lower Animas River rafting adventure is a great way to get out and see Durango from a different perspective.  Before you hit the river next, check out some of the cool facts we thought were worth sharing about our favorite river.   The city of Durango is named after the Basque word “Urango,” […]

  Ever wondered what it’s like to be a guide or work at an adventure company?   I know I did back in 1989 when I set out to find my first job in the river industry. Boy, I had no idea were to start.   I had been on a few trips, but how […]

THIS SWEEPSTAKES IS NOW CLOSED. PLEASE ENTER OUR MARCH SWEEPSTAKES HERE.   To continue celebrating 20 amazing years of Mild to Wild Rafting and Jeep Trail Tours we’re hosting a sweepstakes to give away one a trip for two on our Mesa Verde tours! And to sweeten the deal, we’ve teamed of with some of […]

  Trying to find that perfect Valentine’s Day gift or getaway for your loved one this year? Let us take the load off your shoulders with 6 great ideas for treating your sweetie to something special!   Idea 1: Ice Skating on Vallecito Lake Interested in getting outdoors and enjoying nature? Hold hands as you […]

  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 white water rafting trip! WHITEWATER: Named for the whitecapped, frothy appearance found when we experience water that is being disturbed, whether by […]