Just outside Cañon City, Temple Canyon and Grape Creek offer trout fishing, hiking, primitive camping, wildlife and rugged canyon scenery away from the Royal Gorge crowds.
Where to See Bighorn Sheep Along the Arkansas River
You can spend a lot of time looking for wildlife in Colorado. Along one stretch of the Arkansas River, the clue is right in the name. Bighorn Sheep Canyon begins downstream of Salida and follows the Arkansas River east toward the Royal Gorge region. Highway 50 and the river share this narrow corridor, where steep granite slopes, rocky ledges, pinyon-juniper …
Best Family Rafting Sections on the Arkansas River
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 …
7 Things to Do on the Arkansas River in Late Summer
By August, the Arkansas River Valley starts to feel a little different. The biggest snowmelt flows are behind us. Mornings become a little cooler. The high country starts hinting that fall is coming, even though afternoons can still feel very much like summer. That does not mean the season is over. In fact, late summer can be one of the best times …