Everything You Need for a Family Camping Trip on the Upper Colorado River
Camping is a wonderful way to get out into nature and spend some quality time with family and friends. Lucky for you, Colorado has some amazing campsites along the Upper Colorado River where you can pitch your tent for a fun filled trip. Check out BLM for established sites or pitch your tent at one […]
4 Ways to Float the Upper Colorado River
For anyone looking to experience the best of Colorado’s outdoors and cool off in the summer heat, join us in Kremmling for a scenic and relaxing float on the Upper Colorado River. The Colorado River runs through the Grand Canyon and five different states, with the Upper Colorado flowing through Rocky Mountain National Park and […]
Top 5 Activities on the Upper Colorado River
Colorado is the headwaters for nearly two dozen major rivers, including the Colorado River, Rio Grande, Animas River, and Arkansas River. Beginning in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado and flowing 1,450 miles (2,334 kilometers) to the Sea of Cortez (Gulf of California) in Northwest Mexico, the endangered Colorado River is a lifeline for millions of […]
The History of Conservation Efforts on the Upper Colorado River
History of the Mighty Colorado River Carving its way through expansive canyons (including the Grand Canyon!), eleven National Parks, and millions of miles of land home to elk, mountain lions, coyote, and bobcats, The Colorado River represents one of the United State’s grandest and most impressive natural features and the history of conservation efforts on […]
Where Can I Raft in Colorado this Spring?
Happy Spring, ya’ll! As our snow slowly melts, our rivers will begin to fill, the Colorado outdoor experience is shifting from skiing to rafting. It is almost time to throw your skis in storage and break out your paddles. If you do not have paddles, AVA Rafting & Zipline has you covered. We have three […]