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The stage was set, and we were all in for trying our first white water rafting adventure with my two kids, ages 7 and 13. The Arkansas River winds through this corner of Colorado, offering some of the state’s best white water rafting opportunities. Located near Canon City…

Tours of the Royal Gorge region followed by an overnight stay in the area’s most luxurious accommodations are the perfect way to gain a new perspective of an old favorite…

Disney is magical, from the boozy beignets to the new Toy Story Land that debuted at Disney World in Orlando. But when it comes to the theme parks, well, it’s not really a small world after all!

Here are seven amusement parks throughout the United States that are also bidding for your family’s attention (and that generally cost less than Disney and don’t have lines that are quite as long)…

A weekend in the country can be rejuvenating, but the idea of roughing it, even for just a few nights, doesn’t appeal to everyone. Luckily, the glamping trend is still going strong. Resorts and campsites nationwide are creating luxurious rural accommodations…

It has been a hot summer in Colorado, but the traditional ways of staying cool are working just fine. Just ask the folks at Echo Canyon River Expeditions…

If you like camping but hate pitching a tent, you’ll love glamour camping, better known as glamping. Think of it as Pottery Barn meets Field & Stream: It mixes outdoor serenity with indoor comforts, from soft beds to plush chairs, whether in a cabin, tent or yurt. It’s a wilderness win-win…

Disneyland, Yellowstone and that all-inclusive beach resort in Mexico are certainly worthy of your hard-earned vacation dollars. But if you’ve already been there, done that, and you have the refrigerator magnets to prove it, you might be ready to scout out some new summertime vacation destinations…

When I first moved to Kansas in 1994, I was certain my new coworkers were trying to make me look foolish when they told me the river running through the city was the Ar-Kan-sas…

Looking for a great vacation but need to stay close to home? We had the opportunity to go down south (but not too far south) to Canyon City and the Royal Gorge area. What a fun way to spend a long weekend! The resort is located within minutes of the Arkansas River and the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park…

Cañon City, Colorado is located two hours south of Denver and 45 minutes southwest of Colorado Springs. This little town makes the perfect home base for exploring the Royal Gorge. Venture out by train, gondola, raft….

The look on my daughter’s face as we prepared to climb into our raft was the perfect mix of trepidation and excitement. She was almost 8 years old and had never done anything like this before, but there she was — wetsuit, helmet, and wide eyes — stepping into the Arkansas River which swirled around her ankles…

Are you looking for a cabin getaway aimed at spending time with your family and enjoying the serenity of the mountains at the same time? The Royal Gorge Cabins in Cañon City, Colorado might be your dream destination…

White water rafting is a thrilling and scenic warm-weather sport in Colorado. The season lasts from about April through October, centering around when the sunshine melts the snow on the mountains. It spills down the slopes and into the rivers, raising water levels and the speed of the current …

There’s no shortage of things to do in the American Southwest this summer. Live the #TinyHouse life in an Airstream trailer, bobsled like Jamaican pros, and make a splash in a brand new waterpark that appeals to the adult crowd. Interested in more U.S. regions?

Pack your bags for a first-class Colorado glamping and liberally mix in outdoor adventures with luxury accommodations at the Royal Gorge Cabins and Echo Canyon Cabin Tents, just one hour from Colorado Springs in Canon City. Forget about what you’ve read about glamping — these cabins and yurts aren’t your mama’s roughing-it-type-of-camping …

These weeks have been flying by so fast. I don’t know if it is because I am pregnant or if life always moves at this pace but either way, the weeks just fly by. Several weeks ago when I turned the big 3-0 we decided to do something fun! Bruce and I went an hour south for the weekend and spent time in Canon City!

Views for miles, camaraderie, a custom Nalgene bottle, and a post-run celebration await participants of the Run the Rim Trail Run on July 28. The second annual event features new courses, both a 5K option and a 5.5-mile, which utilize singletrack trails on the Royal Gorge Park Trail system…

We’ve lived in Colorado for over a decade.  I’m not exaggerating when I say our recent weekend spent with Echo Canyon River Expeditions was one of the most adventure-packed, fun-filled we’ve ever had.  Our experience included both white water rating and more, in a beautiful area near Colorado Royal Gorge …

If you’ve rafted before, you know the feeling. Floating on crystal clear water, surrounded on both sides by untouched wilderness. Bald eagles circle lazily over a sheer cliff. A fox and its litter drink from the river’s edge. The earthy smell of pine and dirt mixed with the babble of water – so grounding that for a moment, you almost forget that you’ve got a thousand emails waiting for you when you get home. And then, your guide tells you that it’s time to start paddling …

It was time, at last.  Growing up on the Missouri River in South Dakota, I miss having water recreation in my life.  This summer my youngest was 7 years old, and I knew it was time to take the white water rafting plunge!