Media Page

Wow, I was literally overwhelmed! There are so many activities, adventures and attractions available to pick from in the Pikes Peak Region of Colorado Springs, Colorado. I recently spent a week here and the choices of what to do and see are fabulous and endless. In this article I focus on some exciting adventures and unique ways to see this glorious outdoor wonderland!

“Glamping” – the portmanteau of “glamour” and “camping” – brings together luxurious accommodations and the beauty of the natural world. While luxurious tents often first come to mind, accommodations in a variety of styles are now available at glamping destinations around the world, ranging from domes to yurts to tiny homes and tree houses…

CAÑON CITY, Colo., June 30, 2022 – A quick walk around the parking lot at the Echo Canyon River Expeditions headquarters near Cañon City, Colo. recently revealed an eclectic mix of license plates. There were plates from Colorado, of course, but also Utah, Kansas, Wyoming, New Mexico and Texas. Lots of plates from Texas…

Heather Mundt, a Longmont resident and journalist, just published a book titled “Colorado Family Outdoor Adventure,” which highlights that any family can be an outdoor family.

Through Mundt’s book, she hopes to provide insight on how to make outdoor family excursions less stressful and overwhelming on parents…

Hotels are full this summer. Vacation rentals are too expensive. So where do you stay?

Go with the flow on one of these splashy rides, all within four hours of Denver…

Fancy a nature escape but not a fan of camping? Then you must’ve heard of glamping – a combination of hotel-like amenities and comforts with sleeping out under the stars. From cosy tepees with incredible mountain views to luxury domes in the middle of forests, if you’d rather sleep in a comfy bed than in a sleeping bag, we’ve rounded up some of America’s most stunning glamping sites for your next trip…

Colorado outfitters hosted a record 620,000 rafters last summer. But a decimated snowpack promises low flows and fewer crowds in 2022. Still, the rafting industry is optimistic…

Whitewater rafting is a thrilling and surprisingly family-friendly adventure, giving kids, parents, and grandparents the chance to build teamwork while navigating churning waterways threading through forests, canyons, and other impressive sights. On most outings, no experience is necessary because guides accompany rafters and oversee their paddling…

Whitewater rafting companies say that the COVID-19 pandemic didn’t affect them as much as you might think in 2020 and 2021, and are hoping for more of a return to normal for the upcoming summer season…

The Rocky Hills are famous for their spectacular whitewater rivers, and Colorado has its fair share of excellent rafting spots. Colorado whitewater rafting boasts pure, gushing streams encircled by breathtaking landscapes for an unforgettable experience. In Colorado, whitewater rafting is a popular activity…

Colorado is great for many reasons, but the best things about the state are its nature and outdoor activities. You can hike during summer in Rocky Mountain National Park or ski in Aspen during Colorado’s winter. The outdoor adventures make it an exciting holiday destination but, thanks to the vacation rental industry, you can maximize your outdoor experiences to give an authentic at-home feel by booking a cabin rental…

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. Decks have chairs and campfires, while well-maintained shower houses are stocked with toiletries and just a short walk away…

With the water just a gentle ripple under your raft, family float trips allow the scenery and side trips (hot springs, anyone?) to take center stage…

Whitewater rafting on Central Colorado’s Arkansas River with Echo Canyon River Expeditions starts soon, and the outfitter’s popular glamping tents at Royal Gorge Cabins open for the season May 1…

April snow in the high country is expected to bring May waves on the Arkansas River, where rafting outfitters are gearing up for a busy season on the nation’s most-rafted river…

This time of year brings the promise of warmer temperatures, flowers, baseball, green grass and…whitewater rafting…

Perched at an elevation of 6,035 feet at the eastern edge of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs bursts at the seams with a sense of adventure…

Whitewater rafting can take you places you often wouldn’t be able to reach otherwise, which makes it an ideal activity for exploring a new area while traveling. And, thanks to varying difficulty levels and trip lengths, it’s a day trip experience the whole family can enjoy, from adrenaline-seeking teens to more mellow moms and dads…