The Salt River canyon in Arizona contains a blend of desert and riparian ecosystems, which allows it to support a vast array of life. One of the most iconic plants of the area, the Sonoran Desert, is the saguaro cactus, and it can be found in droves the further you travel down in elevation. These […]

A quaint mountain town with historic charm, Telluride offers a great location to relax or get your adrenaline pumping, your choice! Stroll around downtown to shop and eat, notice anything? There isn’t a single chain store in Telluride!

We really love all of the great reviews and feedback our guests leave after their trips, whether it be on the Salt River in Arizona, the Lower Animas in Durango or a multi-day trip on the Colorado River in Utah, it always makes us smile! It means we’re doing something right and, really, who doesn’t […]

The section of the Lower Animas River that runs through Durango offers a beautifully developed riparian habitat, where aquatic environments are protected from excessive sedimentation, polluted surface runoff, and erosion. This allows a plethora of species to thrive on, near, and around the banks of our small mountain town. On a quiet morning, you could […]

Known as the “Switzerland of America,” this small old mining town tucked away in the San Juan Mountains is the perfect destination for outdoor lovers; and with quick access to hiking, jeeping, canyoneering, backpacking, fishing, ghost towns, river rafting trips, horseback riding, rock climbing and mountain biking it’s easy to see why! And that doesn’t […]

The 12 Days of Christmas will soon be upon us, but what we can’t wait for is the 12 Days of Adventure that await us next summer! We know it is probably difficult for most folks to get 12 days of fabulous vacation time so let one of our trip consultants help to plan a […]

For those of you who have experienced the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad during your summer vacation to Durango, this may come as a surprise, but the train operates year round! (For those of you who haven’t, you’ll understand as soon as you take in those breathtaking views of the Animas River plunging deep […]

If you missed our blog on the Top 5 Colorado River Rafting Trips blog, you can still check it out here, but for those river enthusiasts looking to break out of the great Colorful Colorado, here are the top 10 river rafting trips in the United States according to Guide Neil. These include some of […]

What does Guide Kira keep in her Ammo Can? I remember one of the first days I started working at Mild to Wild, the owner walked in and said “If the guy selling ammo cans comes around, we want them,” and that was it. I was pretty confused, but didn’t want to show my ignorance […]