3 Awesome Historic Detours off the Million Dollar Highway   The Million Dollar Highway is a historical site in and of itself, but its many detours along the cliff-hanging route add so much more context to its initial creation in the 19th century.  When you drive U.S. 550, you’re cruising on over a century’s worth […]

What the Cliff Dwellings of Mesa Verde Tell Us about the Ancient Ones In the divide between desert and alpine through glowing valleys of juniper, the cliff dwellings of Mesa Verde National Park stand much like they did over 600 years ago.  The ancient high-rise city easily beckons our imagination. In the T-shaped doorways of […]

The Explosive Geology of the San Juan Mountains — A Past of Big Peaks Southwest Colorado is remarkably special for a number of reasons, a large one being the spectacular geology of the San Juan Mountains. This 150-mile stretch of the Rocky Mountains has continuously imposed plenty of questions since scientists first started studying them […]

Fun Games to Play with Kids while You’re Rafting on a Multi-Day Trip Have you ever wondered what kind of games you can play with kids while you’re rafting? Sure there’s plenty of games to play once you’re off the river in camp, but what about while you’re in the boat? When you’re on the […]

11 Desert Camping Hacks to Help You Keep Cool During the Summer Heat So, it’s summertime, and you’ve got a camping trip planned in the desert, despite the impeccable temperatures that could even make reptile exert a few expletives. We take it you’re in need of a few desert camping hacks for keeping yourself blanched, […]

5 Amazing Off Roading Trails in Southwest Colorado to See Wildflowers If you’re looking for off roading trails in Southwest Colorado to see wildflowers, rev up and get ready for roads that bloom like nobody’s business. Every trail on this list offers incredible views, waterfalls, wildlife, century-old mining remnants, and fun drives for your beloved […]

The Top 4 Fall Rafting Trips Utah’s Magical Deserts have to Offer Have you been thinking about fall rafting trips in Utah? Of course you have, because you’re here, right now, on this blog about fall rafting trips in Utah. And also because you’re very smart, since autumn is an amazing time to take a […]

What You’ll Learn About Yourself When You Take A Multi-Day Rafting Trip What does it mean to learn something about yourself on a wilderness trip? What does it look and feel like to have those moments of enlightenment when abound on the trails in towering mountains, or along a mighty river on a multi-day rafting […]

Why The Green River is One of the Best for Rafting Trips Whether you’ve been curious about rafting trips down the Green River, or have only just sparked your interest in such a journey to pristine and seldom seen wilderness, we’re happy to share why it is one of the most memorable places one could […]

The Best Camping Recipes You Need On Hand Whether You’re Rafting or Not As river running connoisseurs, we are without a doubt tremendously serious about our camping recipes. And as professional outdoor dwellers, we feel it is our duty to share our food smarts with the rest of the wilderness-lovin’ community. Sometimes meals need to […]