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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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Colorado Whitewater Rafting and Zipline Deals and Discounts

Keystone Bluegrass & Beer Fest

When the smell of hops and barley hit the air and sounds of banjo music trails off into the wind, you know Keystone‘s Annual Bluegrass & […]

Colorado Landscape

What to do in Winter Park after a Day of Rafting in Idaho Springs

After a long day whitewater rafting on Clear Creek in Idaho Springs, many visitors venture off to further explore the gateway to the Rockies.  Winter […]

Fly Fishing Reel

Splurge or Steal: Fly Fishing Gear

Here at AVA Rafting and Ziplining, we have a plethora of different adventure seeking activities from whitewater rafting, to ziplining and rock climbing. If you thought that rafting was our […]

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How to Avoid Altitude Sickness

I know you have heard the spiel a hundred times before but allow me to be the 101st. Altitude sickness is a very serious condition […]

Whitewater Rafting the Arkansas River, Colorado

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 […]

Clear Creek Idaho Springs Rafting and Zipline

Upper Clear Creek Plus Zipline

With the sun shining longer and longer each passing day, now is the time to prepare for your upcoming summer adventure. Summer time in Colorado […]

Jeep Tours in Colorado

Jeep Tours

Now that the snow has almost disappeared up in the mountains and the ground is no longer three inches of mud, summer feels like it […]

Camping Colorado

Benefits of an Overnight Rafting Trip with AVA

Whitewater rafting in Colorado will be the most memorable activity you do this summer if not the entire year.  Rafting is an adventure that brings […]

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The Best Girls’ Weekend Rafting Trip

Girls' Trip! There is nothing more exciting than taking a vacation with your girlfriends and spending some quality time together while enjoying one adventure packed […]

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The Best Ways to Unplug

When is the last time you stepped away and unplugged yourself from technology? For most people it has been quite some time. It is hard […]

Earth Day in Colorado Mountains

Earth Day in the Rocky Mountains

Since 1970, April 22nd has been nationally recognized as Earth Day, a 24 hour period dedicated to environmental support and recognition. While celebrations differ from […]

Colorado Whitewater Rafting

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 […]

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