Destinations

Vertex Music Festival in Buena Vista

During your summer vacation squeeze in some much-needed summer music festival time in Buena Vista at the Vertex Music Festival! Set in the scenic Arkansas […]

Buena Vista: A Look at the Humble Beginnings of this Arkansas Valley Town

Buena Vista, pronounced “Byoona Vista,” is a quaint mountain town nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. The town was settled in 1864 by […]

Breckenridge Craft Spirits Festival

It’s time to make your plans to attend the Breckenridge Craft Spirits Festival! This unique festival takes place in the stunning setting of Breckenridge. This […]

Your Cheyenne Rafting & Zipline Destination

When staying in Cheyenne, Wyoming you have the opportunity to experience both Colorado and Wyoming, two of the most beautiful states in the nation. After […]

What to do in Granite After Your Adventure

You just finished up with an excellent adventure at the AVA Granite Outpost! Maybe after having the time of your lives rafting and ziplining, you’re […]

Hiking near Breckenridge, Colorado

The Ten Mile Range is stunning mountain range near Breckenridge, CO. In the winter, spring and sometimes the fall as well, they are covered with […]

5 Places to eat near Buena Vista

Looking to eat and refuel in the Rockies? We have an appetizing array of food choices for you, to wet your appetite and get you […]

Restaurants near Idaho Springs

Enjoying the Colorado outdoors can be an arduous task, so just as important as what gear to buy, where to hike, and what river to […]

Things to do near Kremmling

Kremmling sits along the mighty Colorado river in between Byers and Gore Canyons. It is a small town with a true western feel, but don’t […]

Browns Canyon Became a National Monument

Located in the heart of the Colorado Rocky Mountains, in the Arkansas Valley, Browns Canyon is known for its pristine mountain landscape and all the […]

Check this out: Yampa River on Google Street View

The Yampa River is one of the last wild rivers in the entire Colorado River Basin and recently,Google maps published the second 360 degree panoramic […]

The Best 5 States For Whitewater Rafting in America

America is home to so many incredible whitewater destinations it is hard to know where to start! Luckily, AVA has you covered with The best […]

Blue River Colorado Whitewater Rafting

Siang River Expedition

Global Spotlight: Siang River Trip November 2009 By David Dill, Global Descents guide Fellow Global Descents guide Matt West and I arrived in Delhi Nov. […]

The highlight of our week in Breckenridge!

My husband, myself and our two grandchildren took the Brown Canyon rafting trip on Sunday, July 18, 2010. The kids were fearless being already 9 […]

Spotlight On: Siang River Expedition

Siang River, India Experience the mystique of Himalayan India, the intimate secrets of a little-known Indo-Tibetan culture, the thrill of whitewater exploration, and the comfort […]

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