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When its time to ditch the remote meetings and gather in person, one local rafting outfitter has a plan for getting people outdoors to reconnect with business associates, family and friends.

Andy Neinas, Echo Canyon River Expeditions owner, is ready to put the challenging year of 2020 behind him and focus on the upcoming summer season, which he hopes will be much closer to a coronavirus-free undertaking as vaccines are rolled out. To entice customers, he is unveiling the “Battle of the Bighorn” package which combines physical and mental challenges in a competitive and fun format — all centered around rafting…

Central Colorado’s luxurious Royal Gorge Cabins are not monkeying around with its latest package. Available through Feb. 11, 2021, the cabins’ “Go Bananas” package features two nights of accommodations, a fruit basket (including a bunch of everyone’s favorite, of course), a complimentary free wine tasting at The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey and a $30 voucher for their award-winning wines…

While the Pike’s Peak Gold Rush brought the first settlers to Canon City, the city has grown since its Wild West origins and is now known for its abundance of wild, natural beauty…

While there is no doubt the coronavirus pandemic has hit summer tourism hard in this area, there has been some surprising good news…

Beautiful rivers criss-cross every corner of the U.S., and, each year, thousands explore our nation’s waterways via white water rafting.

If you’ve always wanted to try this exhilarating water sport, but you don’t know where to start, you’ve come to the right place…

Autumn colors delight leaf peepers of all ages. From stunning mountain passes littered in golds, yellows, and oranges to winding ranch roads with red and purple hues, Coloradans have access to some of the most spectacular fall scenery.

This year, embrace the abundance of colorful foliage on the numerous Colorado waterways—stream, river, reservoir, lake, whitewater park—the options are endless. Grab your PFDs (personal floatation devices) and make a splash!

Now, with fresh air, wide open spaces, and ample opportunities to keep moving, mountain destinations have blossomed in popularity among travelers looking to cure their cabin fever. And, with mountains in mind, where better to head to than Colorado Springs?

The rush of floating down a river. The anticipation of what lies ahead as your raft turns a corner. These sensations amplified by the beauty that surrounds you are unmatched in their ability to make us feel present and take stock in the vibrancy of life. River rafting is the ultimate social-distancing escape and a perfect way to cool down on a hot summer day…

Colorado: Echo Canyon Royal Gorge Cabins, Cañon City
The glamping options at this delightful spot in Colorado’s Echo Canyon are effectively luxury hotel rooms with canvas walls and instant access to the great, gorgeous outdoors. Each is filled with luxury textiles, huge, comfy beds and quirky decor like faux antler chandeliers…

By now, you’ve probably heard of “Glamping”. This more glamorous style of camping allows you to immerse yourself in the great outdoors without having to rough it. It typically includes unique types of accommodation, from safari-style tents and Yurts to airstreams, cabins and treehouses. In many top cities in Colorado, you’ll find many different glamping options to choose from, including these top spots in the Rocky Mountain state…

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Through positive messaging, community support, inspiration sharing, idea generation, and educational resources, we aim to get through this COVID scare and find a better place than we’ve been before. This will take time. This will take effort. But we are #strongertogether.

If you are looking for vacations that allow for plenty of time outdoors and room for social distancing, why not try one of these glamping experiences? We have searched the country for family friendly glamping options, and were thrilled by the wealth of options out there…

Whitewater rafting is a staple of Colorado tourism and summertime activities. In 2019, the economic impact of rafting statewide rafting measured $188 million, the second highest in the industry’s history, Colorado River Outfitters Association reported…

Now that Colorado’s whitewater rafting season is here, people are asking the question “What’s the right trip for me, my friends, my small children, my parents, grandparents, etc.?”

This year takes the cake when it comes to travel disappointments, but it is not too late to plan a glamping adventure that gets you outdoors without having to “rough it.” These inspirational travel opportunities offer the best of nature with all the comforts of home, and you can maintain six feet of distance while you get away from it all…

You’ll find more wagons, yurts, and vintage trailers at these three private campgrounds. Check social distancing regulations and head to one this summer…

Echo Canyon River Expeditions opened Memorial Day weekend with prime Arkansas River whitewater rafting. The outfitter’s luxurious freestanding and contact-free Royal Gorge Cabins and Glamping Tents and the 8 Mile Bar & Grill opened as well…

Memorial Day weekend usually means crowded roads, tourist sites and hiking trails in the Pikes Peak region, but this year only the trails remain full as attractions remain closed amid the coronavirus pandemic…

What was once the boundary between the United States and Mexico is now home to some of the best rafting in the world. Central Colorado’s Arkansas River is renowned for its options ranging from smooth water suitable for all ages on up to adrenaline-producing whitewater…

When it’s time for travel again, central Colorado’s Royal Gorge is a superlative place for nature-deprived outdoor-lovers to regain their adventure mojo. Here’s why…