Whitewater Rafting Blog

Family rafting trips are the stuff of lifelong memories, no question. But given the broad spectrum of difficulty encompassed by river-running—and the potential danger of

The Front Range metropolis of Denver, Colorado, is one of the biggest cities in the American West and a classic gateway to Rocky Mountain adventure.

Whitewater rafting is a premier recreational activity, one of the greatest adventures—and most immersive experiences—that one can have in the great outdoors. And it’s an

Colorado Springs—the biggest hub of its kind above 6,000 feet in the U.S.—makes an incredible springboard for outdoor recreation and sightseeing. Adventure day trips in

The Arkansas River—second-longest tributary of the Mississippi-Missouri drainage—rises in the soaring heights of Colorado’s Southern Rocky Mountains, the ample snowpack of which fuels one of

Colorado ranks among the world’s greatest river-running destinations, given the high quality and variety of its whitewater and the abundance of first-rate outfitters and guides

Choosing adventure as the core focus of a family getaway can elevate your vacation from garden variety to next level. And by “adventure,” we don’t

When it comes to shared family travel experiences, it’s hard to beat running a river together. A savory blend of excitement and relaxation, playing out

Here at Echo Canyon River Expeditions, our outdoor-adventure opportunities aren’t confined to “pure” whitewater rafting—though, of course, that’s the heart-and-soul of our operations. Along with

Some of the very best activities for youth groups—and this is far from a news flash for any teacher or other instructor—go down out-of-doors, amid

Few outdoor activities so unforgettably bond a family than whitewater rafting. It doesn’t get more exciting than running a river together, whether it’s a low-key

The pinnacle of whitewater rafting in terms of technical challenge and high thrills? Class V rapid trips, which take you on the biggest, gnarliest “wildwater”