Colorado River

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Top 4 Ways to Escape Summer Heat of the Front Range

Colorado is known for its snowy winters and great skiing but no one talks about how hot it can get. The average summer temperature in […]

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, […]

stand up paddleboards and inflatable kayaks on the Colorado River

Top Three Rivers to do a Float Trip on in Colorado

A wonderful way to cool off during Colorado’s hot summers is to take a float trip! Float trips are best to do on rivers that […]

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7 Best Group Adventures You Can do in Colorado

If you are looking for great group activities in Colorado this summer, you have come to the right place. Colorado is home to some of […]

Colorado River through the Grand Canyon

5 Colorado River Facts 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? […]

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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 […]

October Rafting in Colorado

Best October Rafting in Colorado

As we near the end of the warmer weather in Colorado and prep our ski gear for the winter, the whitewater available for rafting becomes […]

scenic float trip

Why A Float Trip is an Exciting Adventure

If you are looking for an exciting, yet relaxing experience and an opportunity to explore Colorado’s majestic Upper Colorado River and beautiful canyon scenery, look […]

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Rafting the Colorado River in October

If you think whitewater rafting is only for summer, think again! The Upper Colorado River is a great river to take that rafting boat or […]

Colorado Riverside Breakfast

Everything You Need on Your Packing List for a Summer Camping Trip on the Colorado River

So, you are planning a summer camping trip on the Colorado River? You are probably asking yourself what it is that you need to bring […]