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One of the most thrilling and satisfying ways to experience the power and beauty of a river is while racing along with its current. Early fall is the perfect time to try whitewater rafting for beginners and families, with cooler weather, trees beginning to change color, and water that’s flowing at a less heart-pounding rate than it does following snowmelt in the spring…

The family float appeared too calm. Rafting through Colorado’s Royal Gorge conquering rapids nicknamed Boat Eater and Sledgehammer sounded too intimidating. Our in-between choice, through Bighorn Sheep Canyon, perfectly fit our skills as infrequent paddlers and gave us a taste of the Arkansas River’s exciting rapids and stunning landscape…

My prime rib arrived halfway through the “gourmet lunch train,” an afternoon out-and-back ride on the Royal Gorge Route Railroad. Black-clad servers floated through the narrow aisle of the Vista Dome car, balancing platters as the stark Arkansas River landscape chugged outside the curved windows…

As the Royal Gorge turns 90, now is the time to visit Cañon City. Go for the Royal Gorge, stay for the hiking, mountain biking, climbing and whitewater rafting…

Make some memories at these family friendly, adrenalin-fueled destinations…

You can raft, climb, hike, ride, zip line over, and soar above the canyon…

Blast through white water or take in the scenic calm throughout the United States on these guided river trips that cater to both beginners and experts…

This rocking little town along the lower Arkansas River offers plenty of outdoor play and unexpectedly unique accommodations…

More and more people are choosing adventure travel experiences, and it’s easy to see why. Classic vacation activities like sightseeing and sunbathing have their merits, but adventure travel experiences can be so much more thrilling and exciting. There’s nothing quite like the rush of adrenaline you feel as you hike along a rocky trail, cycle through a forest, kayak along a winding river, or ski down a mountain…

If you’ve been to Colorado for a summer vacation, there’s a solid chance you’ve been lured west by the Rocky Mountains. But, for the intrepid types, there’s a lesser-known adventure region in Colorado that’s bidding for some tourist attention and that will get the adrenaline pumping: The Royal Gorge, which is about 2 1/2 hours southwest of Denver…

The record snowfall in Colorado this year might be stopping you from camping in your usual spots. Face it, not all of us have gear that can keep us warm with melting snowbanks nearby. Luckily, we’ve got you covered. Here are some unique glamping sites for you to get your camping in this summer…

Canon City Colorado has been a destination since before the state was, well, a state. Canon City was laid out in 1858 during the gold and silver boom and Pike’s Peak Gold Rush and the first building constructed in 1860; the nearby Royal Gorge began as an attraction in 1929 and has been welcoming visitors ever since.

Rafting draws a group of nature lovers with higher than average respect for keeping wilderness clean. But even the raft outfitting industry faces environmental issues— both in external threats to river quality and, in a much smaller way, in making sure their participants are educated in Leave No Trace best practices…

With Colorado rafting season underway in one of the world’s top whitewater destinations, outfitters are eyeing flows not seen in years and taking the opportunity to promote a memorable season. At the same time, they’re issuing calls for safety…

Colorado’s rivers go from wild to mild as the season progresses. Generally speaking, spring snowmelt translates to fast-moving water in May and June and the rivers, along with their rapids, become more tame by July or so, making for more leisurely floats later in the summer. Ready to ride the rapids? Here are five rivers weaving throughout Colorado that are great for whitewater rafting…

Starting around mid-June, rafters journeying down the Arkansas River likely will experience abundant flows, thanks to some exceptional statewide snowpack that soon will begin melting off…

I have to be honest, I have only camped once in the last 15 years.  I loved camping as a kid, but now I just don’t want to sleep on the ground or have to deal with all the setup and take down required with camping. There still is the tranquility that comes from being in nature, out in the woods, and the time to enjoy each other’s company around the campfire, likely with horrible cell phone reception that keeps you off of the phone and allowing your mind to actually rest. This past winter we experienced just that at a luxury cabin in Colorado…

Camping is lovely, save for getting bit up by bugs, sweating in the humidity and random, terrifying wildlife encounters in the middle of the night. Instead of signing up for a sore back, book a comfortable—and in some cases, luxurious—camping experience with your family in the great outdoors. Here are 10 outdoorsy vacations for families who aren’t keen on camping…

Picture this: After your self-driving, voice-controlled camper van is automatically checked in and guided to its campsite, you get out to take in the view while your vehicle sits atop a solar-powered charging pad…

Even though there is still snow on the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, planning for the fast-approaching whitewater rafting season is in full swing for Jessica Smith and her colleagues at Echo Canyon River Expeditions…