The noise of the world is getting louder and louder, your senses assaulted from every direction with millions of distractions vying for your complete attention. If there has ever been a time to get away from the rest of the world it most definitely is now. Has it been so long since you’ve taken the family […]
Zip Lining Course: Zip Lining adventures can take on several different forms. Zip lining is where a person is wearing a harness and is hung from a sturdy cable which is strung between two different platforms or predetermined stopping points. The exhilarating experience of zip lining includes picking up speed as you go down the […]
Summer vacation is all about adventure, family, sun, and fun! And whitewater rafting is a fantastic experience which provides all of this and more. Throughout the country, incredible whitewater raft guiding companies offer families the opportunity to splash and float through canyons, forests, deserts, and mountains. They are professional and friendly and happy to help […]
Stand-up paddleboarding (commonly abbreviated as SUP) is the act of propelling oneself on a floating platform with the use of a paddle. Different cultures have embraced SUP throughout history. The discipline is thought of as originating in Africa, where it was common to stand on their canoes. Hawaiian surfers of the sixteenth century, though, were […]
If you’re not quite ready for the adrenaline-pumping rush of whitewater rafting, but you’ve definitely graduated from the local water park’s lazy river, then tubing a few of the sparkling rivers of Utah might be the cheap thrills you’re seeking this summer. It only takes a life jacket (required by Utah state law); a large, […]
From the majestic High Uintas to the Wasatch Range to the red rocks down south, the whole state of Utah offers spectacular scenery for your next fishing adventure. Popular reservoirs such as Pineview, Deer Creek, East Canyon, and Strawberry are some of the most popular fishing lakes in the northern half of the state, many […]
As winter melts into spring, this beautiful transition calls all mountain buffs to retire their skis and tune up mountain bikes. Steamboat Springs, CO is a year-round playground and home to a 50-mile network of scenic mountain biking trails and likes to call itself Bike Town USA! The gondola gives you a quick ride up […]
A rafting trip down the Arkansas River can be an exhilarating adventure. The scenery in Chaffee County is breathtaking and the river offers challenges to experienced and novice rafters alike with both exciting rapids and calmer sections perfect for a first-timer. Independent Whitewater is a family-owned outfit located on the river between Salida and Buena […]
When the snow begins to melt, after the ski season winds down, many decide to turn their attention to the rivers, swollen with melting snow. Rafting on rivers flowing strongly from melting snowpack high in the mountains is a great way to continue to enjoy winter’s bounty, deep into the summer months. Here are three […]
Some people think of winter resorts and snowshoes when they think of Colorado, but this great state offers so much more. Between mild temperatures, mountain air, and gorgeous blue skies, Colorado is the picture of beauty and the perfect summer getaway. But natural beauty isn’t all you’ll find in this great state. It also boasts […]
What are some of your favorite summer activities? Sometimes it can be difficult to think of new family-fun activities to do in the summer. We understand that many families stick to a certain budget and some activities may not be feasible for everyone at times. We have compiled a few summer activities below that are great for […]
Colorado is known for its winter attractions, but it’s an angler’s paradise year round. According to the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment, the state has more than 105,344 river miles and more than 249,787 lake acres and seven major river basins. Including Arkansas, Colorado, Green, Platte, Republican, Rio Grande and San Juan. With that […]
When your smartphone never stops lighting up with notifications, your work/life balance is anything but, and you find yourself checking your inbox every hour of the day, it’s time to get away. Really get away. Unwind, reconnect with the world outside your office, and see the best of what nature has to offer. It’s time […]
When the snow melts we can hook you up with discounts on summer fun too, including white water rafting with Raft Masters in Colorado. Whether you have been rafting before or are looking to take a group for the first time, Raft Masters has a trip for you. Raft Masters offers rafting trips out of Canon […]
Resorts may host Destinations and snowboarders during the winter, but various summer festivals come to mountainous areas to fill their locations with new lives when the snow melts. Here are a couple of our favorite annual fun fests to whet your appetite: Wanderlust Squaw Valley Go to huge, outdoor yoga classes, listen to live music […]