2025 Colorado Rafting Season: The Highs, the Lows, and That New Boulder

Looking back at the 2025 Colorado rafting season, the Arkansas River had a year worth talking about. This Colorado rafting review covers a new boulder that appeared in the Royal Gorge after a spring storm, something that hadn’t happened in decades. Tourism patterns shifted statewide, creating both challenges and unexpected benefits. And water management strategies […]

The Evolution of Colorado Rafting Regulations and How Raft Echo Influenced Them

Colorado’s exciting whitewater scene may feel seamless and smooth today, but it didn’t necessarily start out that way. The strict rafting regulations enthusiasts rely on today (e.g., helmets, sweep kits, and guide training) are the direct result of decades of refining and many different outfitters comparing notes after long days out on the river. That […]