Best Rivers for a Family Float Trip in Colorado

When many people think of whitewater rafting, big adventurous rapids come foremost to mind. And, no question: That sort of “wildwater” is very much part of the appeal of this immensely rewarding, increasingly popular outdoor activity. But here at Echo Canyon River Expeditions, where we’ve got some of the preeminent whitewater in the nation at […]

Top Kid-Friendly Activities in Canon City

Cañon City, Colorado is one of the American West’s great vacation destinations: a small, friendly town spectacularly set where the Southern Rocky Mountains ease down to the Great Plains, blessed with a smorgasbord of world-class outdoor recreation and scenery while also providing a tranquil, uncrowded getaway compared to many other tourism hubs in Colorado. And […]

Day vs. Multi-Day Rafting Adventures: Choosing the Right Experience for You

So, you’ve decided to try whitewater rafting: fantastic! If you ask us (and we’re admittedly biased), there are few better forms of outdoor recreation. The caliber of adventure and the spectacular communion with flowing water—an essential part of Earth’s lifeblood—make river running exceptional. But how do you decide between single-day and multi-day rafting trips? Here […]