6 Great Rivers That Wilderness Aware Rafting Offer Trips On
Wilderness Aware Rafting is one of the more well known rafting companies in Colorado. That said, the rivers we choose to raft reflect our love for water, and we only offer trips on the best rivers available for commercial rafting. So here is a list of the 6 greatest rivers that we offer as rafting destinations in and around Colorado. 1. The Gunnison River, CO: The Gunnison River is located next to the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. Surrounding towns include Delta, Grand Junction and Montrose. It is an isolated and gorgeous river, home to both narrow and tall cliffs that are near black in color. Gunnison Whitewater rafting is a special thing, cruising through canyons where the rock is as dark as the shadows they cast. It’s quite easy to become lost in the moment whilst rafting here, where your mind can wander as far as the river snakes. 2. The Dolores River, CO: The Dolores River is located deep in the desert of Colorado’s southwestern region. Surrounding towns include Durango, Cortez, and Telluride. Rafting the Dolores River offers rapid difficulties ranging from novice to advanced, which allows for any range of experienced rafters to partake in the joy of this desert beauty. The river is long enough that multi-day trips are available, where you can enjoy the sounds of the whispering river before you doze off under a clear night sky. The peace that is brought to you here is unquestionable, and once experienced, you’d understand why. 3. The Arkansas River, CO: The Arkansas River is found running through the heart of Colorado. Surrounding towns include Buena Vista, Salida, and Canon City. It is believed to be on of America’s most popular white water rafting locations. Arkansas river white water rafting is suitable for any experience of rafter. The rapids to be found there range from mild to extreme difficulty. Wilderness Aware Rafting even has designated picnic sites to stop at, which are in the most scenic of areas. 4. The Upper Colorado River, CO: The Colorado River begins high in the Rocky Mountain National Park. From there it flows and grows into a gentle giant which can be enjoyed by anyone. Surrounding towns include Steamboat Springs and Kremmling. Upper Colorado river rafting is perfect for newcomers, young children, and older folks. Essentially the whole family can partake in enjoying this river where you’ll pass by meadows and rugged cliffs alike. 5. The North Platte River, CO: The North Platte River is one of the least rafted rivers in Colorado, as there are only a couple weeks a year that it can actually be rafted. Surrounding towns include Walden and Kremmling. If you want to get away from it all, there is no better river than this. Where you’re guaranteed to see more wild life than people, and natural beauties rather than man made ones. 6. The Salt River, AZ: The Salt River of Arizona is a desert gem, found deep in the Sonoran Desert. Surrounding towns include Phoenix, Tucson, and Globe. Salt River rafting trips can be expected to contain beaches and beautiful canyon scenery. Between the springtime wildflowers and the large Sauaro Cacti, there is no other place in the world where such beauties can be seen whilst rafting down a river. Hopefully you can find the time to enjoy whats left of the summer on one of these memorable rivers. It’s hard to imagine any time being better spent. Great memories are not to be had unless they are made. So go out and make a pleasant memory for yourself.
What You Can Expect On A White Water Rafting Trip
If you were considering taking a vacation, or trying to figure out something new and exciting to do with friends and family, perhaps a Colorado white water rafting trip is something worth checking into. If you’ve never been white water rafting before, you may have a few reservations about it, or never truly considered it. Well for those of you in this boat, perhaps a little explanation on what to expect may change your mind. What To Expect Excitement: There is no doubt that upon a rafting vacation, you will experience thrilling excitement, enjoyment, and delight. There is something special about being swept down a river, through its torrents and rapids, that brings about a feeling of gratification and satisfaction. It’s not that you survived something dangerous, or that you conquered a bit of nature that seems defiant, but the feeling of enjoyment is brought about by the sense of living. Your heart is pumping, adrenaline rushing, camaraderie felt, senses heightened, all while the choir of nature is peacefully singing their songs of jubilation. These feelings are not felt everyday, and some, sadly don’t feel them often enough. Scenery: How often do you see a photo and say to yourself, “one day i’ll pay a visit to that place?” The land that has been carved out over time by the paths water has created, without a doubt, can create settings that couldn’t have been better painted by Claude Lorrain himself. Rafting the Colorado river brings about such scenes, where jagged cliffs loom overhead, a bend in the river can be framed with a flower filled prairie in the background, even majestic waterfalls where the mist allows for rainbows when the light catches it right. They say a picture is worth a thousand words, well witnessing it in person is well worth more than a thousand feelings. Nature: There are countless smells, sights, and sounds to be experienced when traveling through the wild. One of the most note worthy experiences to be had while on a river, is seeing the various plants and animals that are abound. Eating a wild salad is nothing short of unique, and spotting a rare Condor soaring or an Eagle hunting is literally breathtaking. People tend to forget, that most things we believe to be “beautiful”, whether that is an object or sound, can at times not only be found in nature, but originate from it as well. If you want to take a memorable family trip in Colorado, then a rafting trip may be exactly what ought to be considered. It’s hard to forget anything that is filled with such wonders as those that are found in the wild. Water: As expected, upon a rafting trip, there’s going to be water. But when put plainly like that, it doesn’t sound all that interesting. Just as describing the great Sequoias in California as simply trees, is a grand understatement. The water in your sink, is different from the water in a pond, which is different from the water in a river, which is different from the water in an ocean. Yes, in all instances they are water, but that does not make them the same. Some Native Americans believe that a river can talk to you, all you have to do is listen. The crashing of waves, the sound as the water rushes by, can create a phrase in a sense. Just because we can’t decipher it entirely doesn’t mean the river isn’t speaking to us. Heat/Cold: There are going to be two temperatures most likely felt whilst rafting, the heat from the sun, and the welcoming cooling relief from the water. The sun at times may seem as it is your oppressor, making you uncomfortable while directly under its gaze. But freedom can be found directly under the boat upon that which you float. Heat and cold are sort of a ying and yang. One cannot exist without the other, so it’s only right that while in nature, where balance is paramount, that these two temperatures coexist. Now, you can go rafting in the winter, where the heat aspect will be reduced, but you are also subjecting yourself to extremely cold conditions. At that point, its preferable for the sun to put some warmth in your bones, as no one likes to be constantly cold. If you have any questions concerning Colorado Rafting, Salt River Rafting, or Arizona Rafting, please visit Wilderness Aware Rafting to see what types of trips are available. There is no doubt that there is an option which will both meet and exceed your expectations.
The Necessary Equipment Needed When Venturing Into The Wild
If you are intending to make your way into the wild, be sure you are prepared. Whether you are taking a white water rafting trip, a 4×4 jeep tour, or are simply going horseback riding, there are certain items that you will be thankful to have if for some reason the circumstances turn against you. For example, if you went on a mountain bike trip and after traveling 30 or 40 miles into the wilderness, your tire goes flat and cannot be repaired. Or even if you get lost, and cannot find your way back to your car or camp before nightfall, you are not going to be too pleased to realize that in your backpack all you brought was a litre of water, your camera, sunscreen, and a few energy snacks. Normally this would suffice a less adventurous afternoon outing. But when the fun ride turns into a situation of survival, you will be very let down when you realize you do not have the necessary items which would make your position significantly easier. These core items are the same regardless of the activity you are engaged in. We will discuss these items, why they are important, and how you can have them on your person without adding to much weight to your load. Because these items should always be with you, no matter the outdoor activity. If you are in the wild for any reason, it is better to be prepared now than wishing you were later on. It is recommended that you have a survival bag containing all of these items, and that bag is with you all the time when venturing into the wild. That point cannot be stressed enough. Potable water is a critical component to any survival situation. So a means to purify and store water is necessary. Water storage is easily assured by always having an indestructible water bottle with you. Though for extra safety measures, having a collapsable larger container can help, as litre of water doesn’t go all that far in the desert. Also, an extra lightweight means to store water in case of an emergency are condoms. The larger magnum condoms can hold a decent amount of water, and the plastic is durable enough that it wont break if stored safely. To purify water, there are many options available. Iodine tablets should always be in your bag, but there are also water purification pumps, and even light sticks which kill bacteria, but leave debris and particles behind. The choice of water purification is up to you, but you should always have some means to purify water. Fire is another important component to a survival situation. The means to create that fire then is critical. Water and weather proof matches will do the trick, so have a few stored in your bag, preferably in a ziplock baggy to protect it from water. To make them more reliable, melt wax and dip the tip of the matches into the wax. This will help to keep them dry if exposed to water and reduces the wear on the match head over time. A magnesium strip with an attached flint can be purchased at most outdoor stores, and is by far the safest measure you can take to ensure that you have a reliable means to create fire. The reason for this is that the magnesium is guaranteed to create a decent quick flare of fire given enough magnesium shavings. Where as a lighter can become wet, or run out of fluid, and matches can age or not work entirely if they become wet as well. If you want to be extra clever, you can carry a small magnifying glass which can create a fire with the aid of the sun. It doesn’t hurt to have safety measures for your safety measures, so having multiple means to make fire should be considered. It should be noted that fire has multiple purposes beyond warmth, it can help to purify water, it bolster moral, but most important it can be used as a signal to rescuers as to your whereabouts. Making a fire and burning fresh growth from trees will create much more smoke than that of dead and dried branches. It wont burn as long, but as a signal, it is preferable. A utility tool, such as a Leatherman, can come in handy for any number of circumstances. These tools can come in a wide array of useful configurations. They can contain knives, saws, files, screwdrivers, tweezers, pliers, almost anything your mind can imagine. Browse through a few before purchasing one as they are expensive and you will want to find a utility tool that will suit you best. Though, a knife, saw, and pliers are probably the most important. After that, it all depends on the persons wants and what they think will help them best in their endeavors. First Aid kits are useful depending on if they are equipped properly. But how they are equipped is entirely up to you. A lot of weight can be saved by skipping out on a few items, but that of course is all dependent on what the person feels safe going into the wild with. Bandages, Wraps, Gauze, Disinfectant, Advil, Anti-Histamines, essentially anything can be added which you feel may be useful in case of an emergency. The last thing needed in your light survival kit is the means to find your way out, or to bring attention to your location. This can be accomplished with many brands of compasses that have a signaling mirror attached to them. The compass is only good if you know how to use it, so educate yourself on the many uses a compass can have. The site mirror is to signal low flying rescue planes. At times you may be difficult to spot from the air, so signaling a plane with a mirror by reflecting sunlight at the aircraft will help to bring attention to your position. So to
Family Friendly Adventure Expeditions
If you have children and you were to tell them that this year, you were all going to go on an Colorado adventure. They would probably laugh, snicker, and scoff at the idea. Assuming perhaps that it meant the usual trek through the hills, or a bike ride through some trails. But would you blame them if that were actually the case? Has our meaning of adventure lost its allure? Or have we simply overused the word to cover anything that is outside the norm of everyday life? Adventure once meant a daring and unusual experience that required enthusiasm from those participating. It took a bit of enterprise and planning, it also took some courage. Not that danger had to be inherent, but the possibility of danger does add to the excitement. Now for a family trip, you would want to lessen any possibilities of danger. But precautions can be made for any form of expedition, even to the extent that you can almost alleviate any potential for trouble to arise. Countless families go rock climbing, camping, trail riding, even hunting together. All of these have some form of danger involved in their activity. However, none of those could be considered an adventure if they have done them before, especially if it is in the same area that you have always been to. Remember that adventure must contain a few key components if it is to be adventurous. It first must be a daring and unusual experience. The daring aspect of it may be easy to cover as many activities are daring, but for it to be unusual means that you must not be familiar with it. This is hard as it leads to the second point which is that it must take a bit of planning and enterprise. This is where enthusiasm rises from, the idea of doing something you have not done before and preparing yourself to do that. This then leads into the last point which is that it must take courage. Courage doesn’t have to mean you must risk life and limb. But simply that you have the courage to try something you have yet to experience, to plan it out, and set your mind to completing it. You can’t go on an adventure if where you are going you have already ventured. Thats why its an addition to venturing… an adventure. So when a child doesn’t feel the weekend trail ride in the mountains is as fun as it once was. It’s probably less the fact that they’re getting older and more that there is no thrill in it any more. There is no other time in life where people are more adventurous, and can possibly be so, than when they are children. They epitomize the spirit of adventure, which undoubtedly is still in all of us. We just lose touch with it as we age and fall into the routine of everyday life. But I would assume that we all miss that care free adventurous spirit we once possessed, and would not want our children to lose theirs as well. To help avoid this, ensure that your next trip is an adventure in the purest form. Perhaps take a family friendly rafting trip to a river you have not been to, or go spelunking and explore a cave that you had not known of. If you want to keep the spirit of adventure alive in your children, you must help it to grow as anything else. Also, if you care to reawaken your own spirit, all you have to do is try. If you would care to go on a Colorado rafting vacation, or raft the Colorado River, visit www.inaraft.com to see what options are available. Rafting the Colorado river has never been made more simple.
Facebook 2-Day Giveaway Winners Are Ready to Raft!
Last summer Wilderness Aware Rafting ran a contest to giveaway a Free 2-Day Arkansas River rafting adventure to the group that posted the best story as to why they should win. Sara Kranz and her friends won the trip after posting a fantastic and touching story about friendship and adventure. Now the group is gearing up for their trip and wanted to catch up everyone on their plans. From: Sara Kranz, ie “the Instigator” Hermosa Beach, CA The countdown is on! July 6th and 7th, 2012, our group of “home grown friends” will be embarking on an adventure of a lifetime! Unfortunately, Andrea will not be with us in person due to an unexpected turn of life events (damn those life events :), however she will be near and dear to us in spirit.Watch for upcoming blogs, as we have a “surprise” for her to see… lol! The trickery does not end just because you are not there to defend yourself! As for who is taking Andrea’s place, we have Tracy McGoldrick flying in from Texas. Tracy is a dear friend of mine, and we go way back; we both lived in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin at the same time, and Tracy is married to one of my husbands’ best friends from college (did you get that? No worries, as this is only 1 of a million intertwining events that have occurred in our lives.) Tracy is an outdoor enthusiast, but has never been white-water rafting. She will fill you in more during her “blog post”. As for me, I cannot wait to hit the wild rapids with my closest friends in tow, laughing till it hurts (it usually hurts badly!) Sharing life stories, reminiscing about the past, discussing the present, and laughing about the future is what we do best! I am up for anything, quite honestly, so pictures beware, you never know what you may see! Hopefully Wilderness Aware can “handle” our group of crazy women, as we are more than ready to make memories that we will never forget! THANK YOU, Wilderness Aware, for making this happen! From: Kim Linz The trip is so close I can hardly believe it. It is pretty chilly today in Southern California, so it is hard to believe I will be rafting in the sun (hopefully) with my favorite girls in 6 short weeks. From our application you know I am a cancer survivor. What you may not know is that I still live with cancer and take chemo daily. Despite this I am an avid hiker, runner, and biker. I do not let my illness slow me down. After a scare this fall and surgery that had me believing I might not be able to make this trip, I am recovered and more ready than ever! I am an elementary school principal. I still have 4 weeks of school left before I leave for this exciting trip and work is keeping me crazy. I put the countdown for summer up in my office window today and have the countdown for this trip on my mirror at home. My students and their families know that I am leaving soon after summer starts for this trip and I am getting a lot of advice! I have never been white water rafting, but love the water. Everyone tells me this will be the trip of a life time! I am sad Andrea won’t be joining us, but am excited to have Tracy jump on board. I think we have a great group that will laugh the entire time. I hope you are ready for us because I can’t wait! See you in July! From: Tracy McGoldrick Cheers! As you may have read, I am the newest recruit for the July rafting ‘extravaganza’! Or shall we re-name it: Rafting-palooza? I say this because there will be not only wild waters but wild times over these few days together. A bit of background: As Sara noted, we met because our husbands were college roommates. The interesting part is that I have not met the other 2 gals- and this truly echo’s my current mantra and journey in life. At 42 years of age, I had never moved out of my zip code (except 3 years away at college). My husband and I had been aching for a change (weather related mostly) and we took a risk as a family (three young kids) and moved cross country to McKinney, Texas one year ago! I have never looked back. I find the new friendships, business connections (oh, did I note that I started my own business venture 6 months ago?), and everyday newness refreshing ~ just plain ole’ good-for-my-soul. So, with this new adventure put at my feet (thank you, Sara), I say namaste and bring it on! My mantra: I believe life is about enjoying and believing what you do…whether that be family or professional.
Historic Expeditions on the Colorado River
The Colorado River, Colorado’s largest river, has a history as long and dramatic as the course of the river itself. Which weaves its way through the southwestern portion of the United States and down into the northwestern side of Mexico. The river begins in the central area of the Rocky Mountains, and flows nearly 1500 miles, through 7 U.S and 2 mexican states. Once in Mexico, the river turns into a large delta which then empties into the Gulf of California. The Colorado River (Color Red) was originally named for the reddish tint of color found in the water, however, the numerous damms the have been erected over the years has caused the water to turn more into a clear greenish color. In the early 1500’s, Spanish explorers began to colonize the western portions of North America. One reason for this was to search for the fabled Seven Cities of Gold. It was believed that Native Americans had erected these cities somewhere in the southwestern desert. Francisco de Ulloa was the first explorer to reach the Colorado River in 1536, but it wasn’t until Francisco Vasquez de Coronado began his expedition to search for the Cities of Gold from 1540-1542, that the river was truly mapped and coursed. In order to raft the Colorado River, which was an extremely dangerous endeavor, supplies had to be gathered, boats had to be crafted, and men readied for the strenuous trip ahead. The bravery necessary to raft a known river is in itself impressive, but to raft an unknown river, with unknown dangers looming ahead, takes a certain kind of tenacity that is not often known today. It wasn’t until the mid 1800’s that large sections of the river had been unexplored. Though, a name that may be rather familiar to those who live in Colorado, is that of the one armed civil war veteran John Wesley Powell. Powell led an expedition from Wyoming down to Arizona, to what is now known as the Hoover Dam. Before Powell, large lengths of the river remained unexplored as the course was both remote and terribly dangerous. So not much was known about the Colorado River, nor its surroundings, or inhabitants. Though, Powell was determined to set off, and with nine other men, none of whom had any experience with white water rafting, they began their journey in May of 1869. After four months of coursing their way through a dangerous and rugged landscape, they finally arrived at the mouth of the Little Colorado River. This is where Powell wrote some of his most famous words about what he coined the Grand Canyon of the Colorado: “We are now ready to start on our way down the Great Unknown. Our boats, tied to a common stake, are chafing each other, as they are tossed by the fretful river. They ride high and buoyant, for their loads are lighter than we could desire. We have but a month’s rations remaining. The flour has been resifted through the mosquito net sieve; the spoiled bacon has been dried, and the worst of it boiled; the few pounds of dried apples have been spread in the sun, and reshrunken to their normal bulk; the sugar has all melted, and gone on its way down the river; but we have a large sack of coffee. The lighting of the boats has this advantage: they will ride the waves better, and we shall have little to carry when we make a portage. We are three quarters of a mile in the depths of the earth, and the great river shrinks into insignificance, as it dashes its angry waves against the walls and cliffs, that rise to the world above; they are but puny ripples, and we but pigmies, running up and down the sands, or lost among the boulders. We have an unknown distance yet to run; an unknown river yet to explore. What falls there are, we know not; what rocks beset the channel, we know not; what walls rise over the river, we know not; Ah, well! we may conjecture many things. The men talk as cheerfully as ever; jests are bandied about freely this morning; but to me the cheer is somber and the jests are ghastly.” —John Wesley Powell’s journal, August 1869 That same month, three of Powells men deserted, believing that they could not survive the remainder of the trip. Though, they were either killed by Native Americans or Mormon settlers after making it to the edge of the Grand Canyon. The remainder of the crew continued on and only two days later reached their goal which was St. Thomas. In 1871, Powell began a second expedition though this time he had the financial backing from the U.S government. Through the course of Powells second expedition, him and his men named various features and areas along the way. Names which still remain till this day. There is the Glen Canyon, the Dirty Devil River, Flaming Gorge and the Gates of Lodore. Oddly, the most well known is Lake Powell. Which is only odd because he was so well known for river rafting, not sailing lakes. It was once wondered, “where is the Colorado Rivers origins and what does it eventually lead to?” Well those questions have been answered numerous times by many people traveling the various branches off this great river. But if you would perhaps care to travel a section of it yourself, it would behoove you to check out our multi-day trips. You can experience for yourself what Powell and his men had both seen and feared seeing in the past.
Don’t Fret! There is Great Rafting Near Denver!
If you’ve ever considered rafting near Denver, you may have also considered that there are no good rivers to raft near Denver. Though with a little planing, and a small drive, there are a number of awesome rivers in which to wet your appetite with. Denver white water rafting itself may not be possible, but who would actually want to raft a river in Denver anyhow? Could you imagine how filthy the river would be? How many people would be watching you scream as you cascade over that huge wave? Do you really want a crowd hoping you will ejected from the raft? Well some people may answer yes to those questions, but most would prefer to leave the crowds in Denver. There are many white water rafting trips that can be made within Colorado, which can also be made on a variety of rivers. Lets discuss some of these rivers which will help to get the city dwellers out of Denver, and into the heart of Colorado where the rivers run wild! The Arkansas River can be found around and near to Buena Vista, Salida and Canon City. This is one of America’s most popular white water river destinations. This river has suitable routes for any class of river-rat, ranging from mild to intermediate all the way up to extra challenging. The best times to raft this river are from the start of May to early September. The Gunnison River is both an isolated river and one with awe-inspring beauty. It runs adjacent to the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. The river flows near Delta, Grand Junction and Montrose, which those areas themselves are also sections of Colorado which are unforgettable. The best time of the season to raft this river is from the start of May to early September. The Upper Colorado River is one of the more pleasant rivers to raft on in Colorado. The river gently flows allowing for any level of rafter to enjoy and take in the surrounding beauty of the ranch meadows that run along the river, and the high cliffs that line it as well. There are also riverside hot springs that can be taken advantage of if one feels so inclined. The river runs near Steamboat Springs and Kremmling. The best part of the season to experience this river is during early May and the beginning of September. The North Platte River is one of the least rafted rivers in Colorado. If you are looking for a bit of seclusion and a true backcountry feel, than this is the river for you. There are a large number of animal that can be seen along this river, without a doubt you will see more animals than people. The river runs near Walden and Kremmling and the best time to try and raft this river is during mid May and late June. The Dolores River can only be done as a multi-day trip as it is located deep within Colorado’s southwestern desert. It runs near Durango, Cortez and Telluride. There are certain sections of rapids which range in difficulty from beginner to advanced. This river is a great option if you are truly looking to get away. The best part of the season to attempt to raft this river is in May. If you are interested in rafting Colorado rivers, than check out the various Colorado rafting trips available through Wilderness Aware Rafting. There are a number of options available depending on the length of the trip as well as te difficulty.
Backcountry camping without the hassles of backcountry camping.
There is a certain call to the wild that people often have the urge to listen to. In our otherwise civilized world, it is a rather primitive instinct to listen to. One which we try to follow by doing one of countless activities. Such as rock climbing, camping, hunting, white water rafting, hiking, and mountaineering. The reasons for these urges are many. Perhaps it is simply within our nature to disdain or abhor being confined by walls on all sides. Or perhaps it is the easiest way to forget and receive relief from the stresses of everyday activity. Whatever the reason, there is a definite want, and at times even need for being in nature. Though, try as we may, there is always the want for more. The reason for this is more easily defined, we simply do not spend enough time away from that which run. Some people are fortunate enough to have the free time to spend as much time as they care in the wild. The problem is that most ordinary people do not have that privilege. On top of that, the planning and preparing for such trips can be a headache large enough for some to give up on any grand ideas of adventure. But fear not, there is a simple and brilliant solution to this problem. Why not allow others to do the preparing and planning needed for such endeavors? Wilderness Aware Rafting offers multi-day rafting trips which allow you the freedom and peace of mind needed to properly enjoy your “call to the wild.” These Colorado Rafting and Arizona Rafting trips offer everything one could hope for in an adventure in the backcountry. But they accomplish this without any of the hassles normally associated with backcountry camping. Everything is taken care of, the camping locations are known, the food prepared, and the routes down the river scouted. The only thing needed is the desire to answer that call. There are multiple trips that can be chosen, and Wilderness Aware Rafting offers everything from overnight stays to 10-day epic trips. Most of these trips are safe for anyone over the age of 8-10, and as a child, would leave a lasting and memorable life experience. As an adult, it allows for a stress free and truly authentic adventure with full exposure to the wild and elements. Upon a Colorado White Water Rafting or Arizona White Water Rafting trip, you might believe all you will be doing is rafting. Granted the rafting trip itself will be both fun and exhilarating, it is only a means to the end, not the end in itself. You do not spend entire days on the river, rather, the trips have been designed to allow people to enjoy other activities. Such as fishing, camping, hiking, and just general exploration. There are many things to see both on and off the river, and these trips are planned around that knowledge. If a multi-day Rafting Colorado trip sounds like something that you and your friends, or family can enjoy. Please visit Wilderness Aware Rafting and take a look at all the different white water rafting trips planned to see if any fit and may fulfill your call to the wild.
Experience the allure, wonder and natural beauties of Colorado by rafting down the states most prominent rivers!
Summer has finally entered full swing in Colorado, and we at Wilderness Aware Rafting want to help share what we find to be the most beautiful and awe inspiring parts of this great state. Rafting in Colorado is one of the easiest ways to experience much of the flora and fauna that this state has to offer. Two of the better rivers that can be experienced in Colorado are the Arkansas River and the Royal Gorge River. Both are located in the south and southwest of Colorado. Rafting in Colorado provides unique encounters with its wildlife and allows to fully appreciate the states plant diversity. This is due to the fact that plants obviously thrive and are healthier when there is a constant water source available. Wildlife also flourishes when water is readily available. Upon an Arkansas River Rafting and Royal Gorge River trip you could expect to see the infamous Soapweed Yucca plant which is oddly well suited for sewing purposes. If you were to draw the needle out from the middle of one of its leaves, the needle will have long strands that are attached to it which make it quit suitable for sewing rips and tears in your clothing. There is Sagewort or Sagebrush which is commonly used to feed cattle as it contains very high levels of protein. Blue Grama Grass is important for holding together prairie soil due to its shallow dense root system. This helps to prevent the soil from blowing around as it did during the dustbowls of the 1930s. There is the Plain Prickly Pear Cactus which is known for making many a hikers day a bit uncomfortable. Also any number of wild flowers can be seen, such as Asters, Blazing Stars, Purple Clover, Coneflower, Fleabane, Wild Indigos and many more. Some of the wildlife that can be seen while rafting in Colorado are Coyotes, Badgers, Foxes, and even Black Footed Ferrets. Deer, Prairie Dogs, and Pronghorn. For anglers, there are Brown and Rainbow trout. For the bird enthusiast, there are Humming Birds, Herons, various types of Hawks, Falcons, Owls, Kestrels, Meadowlarks, Kingbirds, Vultures, and if you’re lucky you may even spot one of the few endangered condors which still grace our skies. Which there are only a few hundred left in the wild. The sheer number and diversity of wildlife in the area makes any trip upon these rivers memorable. If you have an appreciaiton for either flora or fauna, it is almost certain you will not be let down in your experience upon these rivers. Even Rock Hounds would feel traveling in these areas as an adventure. Aquamarine is often sought after in the region as well as various Geodes which can be found. If you are looking for something fun, thrilling, educational, and perhaps even meaningful to do with friends and family, then taking a River Rafting Trip through Wilderness Aware Rafting would be something that should be considered. It’s almost assured you wont be let down.
Last chance to take advantage of our Season Wrap-Up Discount!
If you haven’t had a chance yet to partake in one of our popular Salt River rafting trips, don’t despair! You still have to time to take advantage of the Arizona rafting season with our Season Wrap-Up Discount. We want to see you on the Salt River this spring, so Wilderness Aware is taking 10% off your Arizona rafting trip if you book before April 22. Read on for some more information on our popular Arizona rafting trips, and take advantage of our remaining availability for this great trip discount! If you have a big sense of adventure but you’re pressed for time, sign up for a $95 half-day rafting extravaganza winding through Mule Hoof Bend in the Upper Salt River Canyon. You’ll navigate Class III and IV rapids in the canyon, watch for wildlife sightings, and partake in the beautiful scenery and camaraderie—not a bad way to spend a morning. Make every hour in your half-day count with this whitewater adventure at a discounted price. If you have a little more time to spare, meet us an easy drive away from Phoenix or Tucson for a full-day whitewater adventure for just $129. We’ll explore the wonders of the Upper Salt River Canyon, including the stunning limestone cliffs that serve as a refuge for endangered Southern Bald Eagles. In between rafting Class III and IV rapids in Maytag Chute, Mother Rock, and Exhibition Rapid, your guides will prepare a fajita feast for you and your companions, made before your eyes using fresh and delicious ingredients. Check your schedule and take a day off for one of our Salt River rafting trips—and make memories that will last a lifetime. With flexible timeframes and affordable prices, our discounted Salt River rafting trips are the perfect way to get out on the water and welcome summer. Join us out on the river for a full or half day of Arizona whitewater rafting, and don’t forget to bring a friend and your sense of adventure! For more information on our Salt River rafting discount trips or our other Colorado rafting trips, visit www.www.inaraft.com.
