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Checking the Arkansas River flow before a rafting trip is useful. Knowing what that number actually means is much more useful. A river flowing at 400 cubic feet per second is not simply a smaller version of the same river at 1,400 cfs. Water level changes the speed of the current, the shape of waves, which rocks are exposed, how …
Colorado family rafting covers a much wider range of experiences than many visitors expect. One family may be looking for gentle moving water where a five-year-old can enjoy being in a raft for the first time. Another may have adventurous teenagers who want waves, rapids and plenty of paddling. The Arkansas River can accommodate both. The trick is choosing the …
The Arkansas River is sometimes talked about as if it were one rafting trip. It isn’t. From the high country near Leadville to the deep canyons west of Cañon City, the river changes dramatically. Some stretches are quiet and scenic. Others offer approachable family whitewater. A few are steep, technical runs where strong paddling and good judgment matter. If you …
