Highway 50 is now open and so is the River Runners Royal Gorge Rafting Center. Rafting trips through the Bighorn Sheep Canyon are now running daily, however, rafting in the Royal Gorge remains closed while authorities extract a cable from the river that fell from the Royal Gorge Tram.
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Father’s Day is coming up this weekend, which means high water on the Arkansas River and FIBArk in Salida, Colorado. Go rafting with River Runners and then celebrate Colorado whitewater rafting heritage at the nation’s oldest whitewater festival. Enjoy river competitions, live music, beer garden, carnival rides…
Learn MoreRiver Runners Royal Gorge Rafting Guides Raft with the Best! River Runners Royal Gorge Rafting trips launch daily May through Labor Day. Go rafting in Canon City, Colorado with a company you can trust. The...
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River Runners is getting with the times. Get easy access to river flows, trip descriptions and the latest Colorado whitewater rafting deals with the River Runners App for IPhone and Droid. Also check out daily photos, track loyalty points and learn about the latest news at River Runners.
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Get the Colorado whitewater rafting season started this Memorial Day weekend. Paddle Fest is kicking off, the Riverside Grill is opening and the Arkansas River is flowing, which means it’s a great time to leave town and get up to the mountains. Space is available, but it is best to book several days in advance.
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Spring runoff is here and the Arkansas River is gaining momentum. Enjoy fun, splashy and exciting whitewater in the Royal Gorge, Bighorn Sheep Canyon, Browns Canyon, Numbers and Pine Creek sections. Experience the thrill of spring runoff for yourself. Save 10% by liking us on Facebook.
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For the third time in less than a year a major news outlet has chosen River Runners as its source for expert whitewater rafting information in Colorado. This past week, CBS 4 Denver stopped by River Runners for the latest information on whitewater rafting in Colorado.
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People in the Colorado whitewater rafting industry have been giddy about the barrage of spring snow storms. Some have even said it’s a “Snow Miracle”. A couple of months ago, many experts said it would be nearly impossible to recover from the snowpack deficits we were facing.
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Are you looking for a unique mountain experience after your Arkansas River whitewater rafting trip? Colorado Hot Air Balloon Rides offer a breathtaking perspective of the Central Rockies. Experience 360-degree mountain views on an early morning hot air balloon flight in the South Park Valley of Colorado.
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Stay at Buffalo Peaks Bed & Breakfast Raft and Stay in Buena Vista, Colorado Raft at River Runners and stay at Buffalo Peaks Bed and Breakfast in Buena Vista, Colorado. This mountain hideaway is...
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On July 30, 2012, CBS News traveled to the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area and met some Coloradans who are hoping a wild ride can help restore the state’s image and economy. Whitewater rafting is big business in Colorado. Last year, 211,150 people rode the Arkansas River, according to Colorado State Parks.
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Brides and grooms married at Mt. Princeton Hot Springs Resort during the 2013 Colorado rafting season can enjoy a complimentary Browns Canyon Half Day rafting trip at River Runners. Whitewater rafting is a unique and exciting way to socialize before or after the ceremony, so bring along your family and friends.
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Save on whitewater rafting at River Runners when you book a Colorado destination wedding or other event at Cielo at Castle Pines. Choose from the River Runners Royal Gorge Rafting Center in Cañon City, Colorado or the River Runners Riverside Rafting Resort in Buena Vista, Colorado.
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One of North America’s most popular whitewater rafting destinations is the Arkansas River in Colorado. Centrally located in the Heart of the Rockies, the Arkansas River has Colorado whitewater rafting trips suitable for nearly all ages and abilities. At River Runners you can depart from Buena Vista or Canon City.
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Boy Scouts traveling to Colorado this summer can find adventure on overnight rafting trips on the Arkansas River. Combine the thrill and challenge of whitewater rafting during the day with remote wilderness camping at night. All River Runners overnight trips meet at our Buena Vista rafting location.
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The River Runners Riverside Rafting Resort is the perfect Boy Scout and Venturing Crew base camp in Colorado. Explore Chaffee County in Colorado this summer from this unique group camping destination. Enjoy whitewater rafting, hiking, horseback riding, zip line tours and other outdoor adventures.
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St. Elmo: An Original Colorado Ghost Town A visit to this well-preserved ghost town is worth the 40 minute drive from Buena Vista, Colorado. The Colorado Ghost Town of St. Elmo is situated high in the Sawatch...
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New Zip Line Short Drive from River Runners Find family-friendly adventure at one of Colorado’s newest and highest zip line tours A couple of us at River Runners recently visited Top of the Rockies Zip...
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River Runners to offer rafting trips on the Arkansas River through Labor Day 2012 Thanks to above average precipitation in the mountains River Runners will offer whitewater rafting trips daily down Browns...
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2012 Colorado Whitewater Rafting Season Underway River Runners launched its 2012 Colorado rafting season on April 10 with a half-day whitewater adventure down Browns Canyon on the Arkansas River Book your...
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Monarch Mountain’s One World, One Pass paddles into the 2012 Colorado rafting season with discounted whitewater rafting trips on the Arkansas River The Colorado ski season is almost over, but...
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Looking for a unique kids party idea in Colorado? How about river rafting and hot springs in Buena Vista, Colorado The River Runners Riverside Rafting Resort is a unique and fun place to host a kids party...
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Start Planning Your Colorado Group Rafting Vacation Get the date you want, at a competitive group rafting rate Planning a group white water rafting vacation doesn’t have to be stressful, but if you wait until...
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By Travis Hochard, Operations Manager, River Runners River Runners Celebrates 40 Years of Colorado Rafting in 2012 “Huckleberry Finn Gone High Brow – That’s River Runners” I am not sure exactly what is meant...
Learn MorePaddle, Hike, Camp, Relax in Colorado Explore the wilds of Browns Canyon on an Overnight Whitewater Rafting Vacation on the Arkansas River A River Runners overnight whitewater rafting vacation on the Arkansas...
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Whitewater rafting the Royal Gorge is pure adrenaline Whitewater rafting the Royal Gorge is an adrenaline rush from start to finish. Even before you enter the canyon your blood starts flowing in anticipation...
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