WHITE WATER RAFTING

Because of the steep mountain terrain, Colorado is home to some of the most wild rivers in the country. The Arkansas, the Colorado and the Poudre Rivers all are prime rafting destinations for any kind of trip. When planning a rafting trip in Colorado, there's a lot of flexibility. A short ride a few miles down the river can take only a few hours. Or you can choose to go on a 5 day rafting adventure where you can conquer the largest rapids in the state. There are many rafting companies located all over the state with experienced river guides that know what they are doing. Best of all, they know exactly the right spots to go depending on the experience of their rafters. My personal favorite rafting trip is through the Royal Gorge- a 1,000 foot canyon carved by the Arkansas River. The trip has all different classes of rapids ranging from class 1 to class 5 and also provides scenic views of the canyon. The trip starts in Canyon City-about 2 and half hours southwest of Denver. The trip is most enjoyable in the early summer when the weather is warm enough to not be a chilling ride, but the water is still high enough from the spring snowmelt. But there are hundreds of rafting trips offered in Colorado and picking a good one really depends on your experience and preferences.