Stories From The Water

(Animas River turned yellow due to EPA wastewater spill from the Gold King Mine in Colorado. Photo credit: By Riverhugger) We’re still not sure how the tragic EPA wastewater spill into the Animas River will affect our communities, not to mention the life in the river and all around. Whereas officials seem to be optimistic…

Book a  whitewater rafting trip on the Green River from August 8-13th, 2015 and your 12 and under kids will ride along free of charge! Your kids will have fun in and out of the river on our Green River family trips.   Now the ride may be free, but we still expect them to…

Traveling with your kids is great, but let’s face it, a week on the Green River without your children is also pretty great. When was the last time you took some time for you and your spouse? Drop your kids off at their grandparents, let them spend the week with their BFF, grab your spouse,…

Photo of the million gallons of polluted water flowing into Amimas River pic.twitter.com/sWznqv28Yt rel=”no follow”> — Jennifer Brice (@CBS4Jenn) August 7, 2015   No, that is not Photoshop or some psychedelic tribute to 76th anniversary of The Wizard of Oz. It is very real and very tragic! In an ironic twist of fate, a clean-up…

(Late night host, comedian, fly fisherman and environmentalist Jimmy Kimmel joins the board of American Rivers. Photo Credit: Angela George) A little humor goes a long way in the grueling efforts to protect our rivers Preservation efforts can take a long time and be grueling, frustrating work. Just ask Bill Dvorak, who spent 23 years…

Heading into the final month of summer vacation you’ve probably noticed that your wallet is considerably lighter. We don’t want money to get in the way of you enjoying the best whitewater rafting and kayaking that Colorado has to offer. So, to help you finish off your summer vacation with a splash we’ve put together…

A water lover’s paradise! The Arkansas River is one of the most popular whitewater rafting destinations in America. It has everything you could want from 100 miles of river: thrilling rapids and Gold Medal fishing! It is no wonder that the Arkansas River has appropriately been dubbed America’s River. History of the Arkansas River The Arkansas River…

The world’s best trout fishing destinations are right here in Colorado! Dvorak has exclusive trout fishing trips available to anyone who wants to experience Gold Medal trout waters and spend a day in tranquil harmony with your surroundings as you wait for rainbows, browns and cutthroats to bite. The Arkansas River is the latest to…

If whitewater rafting isn’t already on your bucket list, it should be. It’s the most fun you’ll ever have. It combines fun, adventure, excitement, skill, teamwork, action, outdoors, sunshine and it all adds up to an unforgettable trip for you, your friends, family and co-workers. Dvorak Expeditions is one of the oldest river rafting outfitters…

The only thing that sucks about rafting the many rivers of Colorado are the mosquitoes (badum bum!) They won’t get you as you’re rushing down the river, but when you are settling down for the night at the DVK campsite the little suckers will find you in a second. To avoid itching your way through…

It’s summer, schools out, people are falling in love and getting married, families are getting together for that annual reunion party and companies are starting to think about how to top last year’s summer extravaganza. If you want to do something completely different for your family reunion, company summer party or even your wedding, then…

Arkansas River rafting packages for the whole family The high country melt is nearly finished giving us a great idea of how all the rivers are going to be running for the rest of the season. This is the perfect time to talk to Dvorak about customizing a getaway package for family vacations, reunions, group retreats and special occasions. If you want more than just a thrilling ride down the river, if you want it all from your outdoor adventure, it’s time to book that multi-sport whitewater rafting trip! Customize your whitewater rafting trip in Colorado When you book with DVK, you get more than just a trip down the river. We want to make this an all-encompassing vacation of a lifetime. There’s so much more to the rivers than the rapids. Sure, they are thrilling, but so is the…