Best Seasonal Beers for your Fall Camping Trip

Posted by on Oct 2, 2016 in Camping, Fall, Travel, Trip Planning
Best Seasonal Beers for your Fall Camping Trip

Fall has arrived in the Rocky Mountains. We’re dusting off our big coats, spotting the first snowflakes and packing heavy for our weekend camping trips. If you are looking for a great beer to enjoy by the campfire, here are some of our favorite seasonal beers for fall. Death By Coconut – Oskar Blues Brewery, […]

How to Prepare for Your First Unguided Raft Trip

Posted by on Sep 7, 2016 in Family Trips, Food, Gear, Travel, Trip Planning

There are few Colorado adventures quite as exciting as an unguided river rafting trip.  However, making sure that your first time out is an enjoyable experience can often pose concern.  For those who have never had the opportunity to take an unguided rafting adventure, here are some tips to properly prepare. 1) Be aware of […]

Reasons You Should Learn Fly Fishing this Fall

Reasons You Should Learn Fly Fishing this Fall

Now that the warm summer days are getting shorter and the weather is getting cooler, you know fall is upon us! This means that river levels are dropping fast, rafting is coming to an end and fly fishing is about to heat back up. Fall fly fishing is highly considered the best season for fly […]

The Best Rafting for Fall 

The Best Rafting for Fall 

Fall in the Rocky Mountains is a truly magical time. The leaves begin to change, temperatures begin to drop and the crisp and cool air starts to smell of winter. If you are like most other outdoor enthusiasts who visit or live here in mountains then it’s likely you will want to squeeze as many outdoor activities in before the snow flies. Luckily here at Colorado River Rentals we […]

George Wendt: A Profile on the Man Behind OARS 

George Wendt’s rafting career started in 1962 when he took a trip on the Colorado River with a makeshift raft and canoe paddles. From there, he began exploring and taking new trips on rafts, canoes, and kayaks. As one of the first 1,100 people to raft through the Grand Canyon, Wendt decided it was time to […]

The Best Places for Tubing in Colorado

For those looking for a mild yet cool escape from the hot Colorado sun, river tubing or floating can be a great activity. With inexpensive rates and flexible time options, river tubing is often a go to family fun activity for Rocky Mountain tourists and locals alike.  Here are some great Colorado locations to rent […]

All About Evergreen, CO

West of Colorado’s state capital and just south of the rich mining town of Idaho Springs lies the beautiful town of Evergreen.  Formerly utilized as a hunting ground for Ute and Arapahoe tribes, Evergreen became a homestead in 1860 and has flourished ever since.  Today, Evergreen has a rich cultural history and is a gateway […]

Riverside Breakfast Recipes

Riverside Breakfast Recipes

When doing an overnight whitewater rafting trip or scenic float trip down the Colorado River, it can be difficult to come up with meal plans.  With limited space and cookware, breakfast recipes, in particular, can be hard to come by.  Here are some unique and easy breakfast ideas you can use for your next overnight […]

Summer Events in Steamboat Springs and Kremmling 

Posted by on Jul 29, 2016 in Events, Family Trips, Summer, Travel, Trip Planning

Taking a summer vacation out to Steamboat Springs or Kremmling, Colorado this year? Then you are in for a treat! There are endless amounts of events taking place out here in the Rocky Mountains, but there are some in particular that you will not want to miss. Here are a few events to check out: Steamboat Wine […]

Lunch Ideas for the River

Posted by on Jul 17, 2016 in Family Trips, Food, Summer, Travel
Lunch Ideas for the River

When coming up with a packing list for full day or multi-day river trips, rafters often forget to plan for meals throughout–particularly lunch.  After a long morning in the hot sun, it’s important to pack a lunch full of substance and healthy calories to keep up your energy for the remainder of the trip.  Here […]