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AVA Blog

Interested in the latest news from the rafting, zipline and adventure industry, or looking for some suggestions about which trips to take or general things to do? Look no further! The AVA blog is your resource for the most up-to-date news and suggestions. Read all about the latest whitewater rafting news, helpful information and deals on everything Colorado rafting related! With the Colorado rafting blog, you will find everything you need to plan your adventure.

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Duckies on the Upper Colorado River

3 Day Upper Colorado Float Trip

New in 2013! This year, we are introducing a 3 day trip on the Upper Colorado!  Perfect for families with kids or for anyone seeking […]

Whitewater Rafting in March

Trips Available in March

Looking for a great way to enjoy spring break? With spring right around the corner, it is time to start thinking about those early season […]

Whitewater Rafting in Colorado

Planning a Colorado Vacation

Wanting to visit Colorado and not sure where to start?  AVA is here to help! When to come: Most people think Colorado and think “ski […]

Colorado Camping

Colorado Hut Trips

Looking to plan a trip that’s quintessential Colorado?  Trying to stay within a tight budget?  Interested in exploring the Colorado wilderness year-round?  If you’ve never […]

Salmon River Rapids

Water Levels Update: Arkansas, Clear Creek & Colorado Rivers

If you’re planning a rafting trip for later this summer, you’re probably wondering what the river conditions are like right now. Water levels have dropped […]

Whitewater Rafting Group

Plan Your Group Outing with White Water Rafting this Summer

Want to know how to spend your family reunion this year? Perhaps you have a bachelor party to plan and want something a little different. […]

Mountaintop Zipline in Buena Vista

What’s the Longest Zip Line in the World?

AVA may have the most thrilling, most fun zip line in Colorado, but, unfortunately, we don’t have the longest zip line in the world. Just […]

Mountaintop Zipline in Buena Vista

Zipline Colorado—A Treetop Adventure for the Whole Family

If you have never zoomed through the air on a zipline Colorado style with AVA as your guide, then you are missing out on one […]

Colorado Zipline in Idaho Springs

Let AVA Be Your Colorado Zip Lining Guide

If you’ve never been on a Colorado zip tour, you may be intrigued and excited by the idea of zooming through the trees, high above […]

Whitewater in Colorado

Colorado Rafting Trips and Outdoor Adventures – AVA

Arkansas Valley Adventures offer the best Colorado whitewater rafting trips in the state, led by highly-skilled rafting guides who will ensure your Colorado rafting trips […]

Winter Zipline Tour

Schedule Your Winter Zip Line Tour With AVA

If you’re looking for a thrilling winter outdoor activity off the slopes, then check out the winter zip line tours from Arkansas Valley Adventures. You […]

Colorado Whitewater Rafting Trips

Whitewater Rafting: Tipping Your River Guide

Are Tips for the Rafting Guides Acceptable? That’s a really great question and one we get a lot. We don’t actually have a tipping policy […]

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