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Your 2020 Adventure Horoscope

Capricorn Dates: December 22 – January 19 Element: Earth Symbol: Sea goat You are hardworking, and won’t let anything stop you from climbing to the […]

Two tents next to the river with the morning sun shining over the mountain in the background

What Essentials to Pack for an Overnight Rafting Trip

Toiletries The number one item to bring on a rafting trip besides your rafting gear is sunscreen. The sun’s intensity multiplies the higher in elevation […]

Guided Tours in Rocky Mountain National Park

The 8 Types of Rocky Mountain National Park Tours

Introduction – Welcome to America’s Alpine Playground It’s one of the most beautiful areas of Colorado, along with being one of the most traveled.  4.5 […]

Fall Activities in Colorado

Top 5 Socially Distanced Activities for Fall in Colorado

By: Katie Schneider If you’re looking to escape the crowds this fall and continue to properly follow social distancing protocols, Colorado is one of the […]

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For an Authentic Colorado Experience, Visit these 5 Dude Ranches for an Unforgettable Vacation

Have you ever entertained dreams of the wild west? Of riding across the dusty, expansive plains or living in a small country town? On a […]

Guided Hiking in Colorado

AVA can be your Colorado Mountain Vacation Planner / Travel Guide

WE’RE MORE THAN RAFTING. With so many different outdoor recreation options in Colorado, planning what to do can be daunting at times. Rafting, fishing, hiking, […]

Colorado River Rafting

Top 4 Overnight Rafting Trips in Colorado

Overnight raft trips are the best way to disconnect from the stresses of daily life and take a break from technology. These trips will allow […]

Colorado Pandemic

Nature’s Comeback: How quarantine has ‘cleared the air’ and steps we can all take to keep it that way

Earth Day is a day to celebrate everything Mother Earth has to offer us. From awe-inspiring mountains to breathtaking rivers, we have so much to […]

Camping Trip Meal Planning

Top 5 Meals for a Camping Trip in Colorado

Easy Meals To Cook On A Fire! ● Berry Campfire Pound Cake What you will need: 16 oz fresh berries 2 tablespoons sugar ¼ cup […]

Colorado River Guide

Best 3 Whitewater Rafting Trips for Large Groups in Colorado

Looking for an amazing whitewater or other outdoor adventure for your group? Then look no further, AVA is the place for you. From groups of […]

Arkansas River Rafting in Colorado

10 Most Scenic Rivers in Colorado

From mountains, lakes, and rivers, Colorado offers a plethora of unique opportunities for outdoor exploration. Enjoy an alpine hike, a long drive on backcountry roads, […]

Whitewater Adventures on the Colorado River

Best Family Whitewater Rafting Trips in October

As soon as the leaves start to change in Colorado we all seem to start getting really excited for the snow, and almost even forget […]

Eldorado Canyon State Park

Top 5 Best State Parks in Colorado

Colorado is home to 4 national parks, including one of the most popular in the country – Rocky Mountain National Park.  The grandness of these […]

Rocky Mountain National Park Hiking

Top Hiking Tours in Rocky Mountain National Park

When it comes to amazing hiking in Colorado many locals first thought would be Rocky Mountain National Park. With an abundance of scenery and multiple […]

Rafting Near Denver Colorado

Top 10 Company Outings for Your Team in Colorado

By: Faith Partain What is the true key to success? Well we think it is a happy and healthy team of employees working together to […]

Ski Trip to Colorado

What is snowpack and how does it affect rafting in Colorado?

What is snowpack? Snowpack forms from a series of snowfalls throughout the year. This causes layers to form in high altitude and cold weather areas. […]

Glenwood Springs Colorado

5 Reasons to Visit Glenwood Springs, Colorado for an Unforgettable Rafting Trip

Written by Sarah Spalla Nestled in Central Colorado, Glenwood Springs is a fantastic place to experience all that the centennial state has to offer, this […]

Telluride Downtown winter

5 Best Colorado Mountain Towns for Your 2018 Winter Vacation

Whether you want to spend your winter vacation hitting the slopes or relaxing in a snowy paradise, you’ll want to consider these 5 Colorado mountain […]

Summer Ski Resort in Colorado

Top 7 Summer Activities to try in Colorado: From Via Ferrata, Hot Air Balloon

Kobayashi in a hotdog eating contest, Michael Jordan in the Finals, the Ruth/Gehrig Yankees in the 1920’s, Tom Brady in the Super Bowl, and Colorado […]

Colorado Whitewater Adventures

The Top 6 Places to Go White Water Rafting in Colorado

Colorado’s Spring is almost in full swing and you know what that means… It’s time for some rafting! With so many rivers in Colorado to […]

Colorado Dude Ranches

Cross These Four Adventures Off Your Colorado Bucket List

SOAK IN THOSE FALL COLORS   Aspen, CO – Leaf peeping at its prime, Aspen got its name for good reason. Seas of aspen trees […]

Christmas in Colorado

Best Outdoor Activities this Christmas 2018 in Summit County, Colorado

When you think of the holiday season, you think of warm crackling fires, the smell of pine, and cuddling with your favorite blanket while watching […]

A father and his children enjoying some food at a riverside campsite

8 Reasons an Overnight Rafting Trip in Colorado Should Be On Your To-Do List for Summer 2021

After spending a lot of last summer indoors, 2021 is going to be the year for getting acquainted (or reacquainted) with Colorado’s backcountry. While a multiday rafting trip may […]

Colorado Guided Overnight Rafting Trips

The Perfect 24-Hour Colorado Adventure: Browns Canyon National Monument

24-hours in Browns Canyon National Monument is one of those unforgettable adventures that could change your entire outlook on nature and how we should experience […]

Winter Rafting in Grand Canyon

Overnight Rafting Trips are the best way to experience the Rocky Mountains

There is nothing like spending a summer vacation in the beautiful and magnificent Rocky Mountains. The dramatic landscape, wealth of activities, and beautiful weather all […]