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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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Browns Canyon Rafting Colorado

What Most People Don’t Know About Whitewater Rafting

Ever wonder what raft guides know that you don’t about going down the river. Well, pull up a boat, eddy out and listen up. We […]

Whitewater flowing along a river in Colorado.

How Will The Different Water Levels Affect My Rafting Trip This Year

Written by Sarah Spalla The sun is shining here in Colorado and it finally feels like spring may be around the corner. After a long, […]

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 River through the Grand Canyon

Facts About the Colorado River: 5 Things You Should Know

The Colorado River is one of the largest and most well-known rivers in the US, but many people ask “Where is the Colorado River located? […]

Rock Climb Colorado

Best Rock Climbing Near Denver

Denver just may be the perfect city for those looking for days of outdoor adventure, and nights of city night life. Test the limits of […]

Leadville, Colorado Boom Days

The 22nd Annual Emma Crawford Coffin Race and Parade

The 22nd Annual Emma Crawford Coffin Race and Parade The town of Manitou Springs, Colorado decided “to put ‘fun’ into funeral” in 1994 while looking […]

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 […]

Leadville, Colorado Boom Days

The History of Leadville

The History of Leadville Nestled high in the Rocky Mountains at an elevation of 10,000 feet is the historic mining town of Leadville, Colorado.  This charming Victorian era town is one of […]

Eldorado Canyon State Park, Colorado

Why Colorado Summers are the WORST

While everyone is preparing for the most popular season of the year in the Rockies, we want to talk about the complete opposite.  Colorado is […]

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 […]

High Water Rafting

Tackling High Water: My Trip Down Zoom Flume

By: Sarah Spalla “If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in water” -Loren Eiseley High water has a smell. I’m not sure […]

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