Stories From The Water

Every year we make a resolution that pushes us to be a little bit better, a little bit fitter, at little bit healthier. Rafting down the many Colorado rivers is a great way to fulfill all of those resolutions in one stroke of the paddle. Make 2016 the year where you push yourself a little further, getting yourself ready to take on bigger rapids and more intense whitewater. Paddling school for river rafting enthusiasts in Colorado Sure, a nice float with the family down the Green River, with gorgeous scenery and a few class II rapids just big enough to get your heart going is great. But, aren’t you secretly wishing you could take on the bigger class IV-V rapids? It’s the thrill of a lifetime, but you have to be in shape, and you have to know how to…

The family that rafts together, laughs together Talk to DVK about the perfect family whitewater vacation, including kids of all ages. If you’ve never been rafting but have always wanted to try, the best thing you can do is talk to a professional outfitter who will breakdown of what to expect once you are in…

Colorado is filled with unbelievable river rafting and kayaking it can be hard to choose where to go on your next adventure. Luckily, Colorado’s oldest outfitting company has the experience, the knowledge, and the access to the best rivers in Colorado, Utah, Idaho, and beyond to customize any trip, anywhere, for anyone. We already see…

If you love exploring the great outdoors, from the river valleys to the top of our fourteeners, you know the importance of a good survival kit. From minor scrapes and cuts to surviving a night in the freezing Colorado snow, there are some things that every river rafting adventurer should have on their travels. When…

Are you already thinking about where you’re going to go fishing once the snow melts? We don’t blame you, we’re always thinking ahead to the next season, and our fingers are just dying to get back out on the river, spend a day fishing and enjoying the great Colorado outdoors. Don’t get us wrong, a…

(Cover photo: The Colorado River flowing through Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Photo credit: Lpolar) Colorado is alive with winter sports. The slopes are open, and the resorts are bustling with ski bunnies from all across the globe. Just like Colorado boast some of the best white water rafting and kayaking in the spring and summer, our…

(Male Bighorn Sheep in winter. Credit: “Bighorn Sheep 2” Alan D. Wilson) If you think our national parks are beautiful when all the flora is in bloom and all the fauna is frolicking, you should see them when they are covered in pure white snow, transforming every national park into a winter wonderland. One of…

You might not believe it, but that fake, plastic Christmas tree you bought with the best of intentions could be doing more harm to the environment than if you have chosen a real Christmas tree. Many artificial trees are made from toxic, harmful polyvinyl chloride.Photo by Casteniel Trees are our friends, and we need to…

Testing the thickness of the ice A true angler won’t let a little frost stop them from going fishing. Before you head out on the frozen lake to catch your dinner, make sure you have the right gear to get you safely there and back.  Obviously, the first thing that you need to make sure of is that the lake is frozen enough for you to head safely out to your fishing spot. The puddle on your sidewalk may be frozen solid, but that doesn’t mean that the lake is ready to carry your weight. Before stepping out on the ice, it’s a good idea to drill a couple of test holes to gauge the thickness of the ice. If the ice is less than 2 inches thick, stay off. If the ice is around 4 inches thick, it is safe…

We’re relying more and more on modern technology to get us where we are going. In fact, people use their phones, GPS and navigational systems so much that we can barely find our way around our home without checking Waze for the fastest route to the kitchen. Don’t get us wrong, we’re not fighting technology,…

We are thankful for so many things this year! First, we are so thankful to be able to do what we do for a living and that we get to share that with our children and our grandchildren. Hopefully, the Dvorak family will continue to dominate the rivers of Colorado and beyond, sharing each rapid with new adventurers for years to come. We are thankful that despite major drought in so many places all over the world, Colorado still managed to fill our water basins and the 2015 rafting season was nothing short of spectacular. We are thankful that the efforts of Bill Dvorak and the many volunteers, politicians and conservationists paid off, resulting in President Obama proclaiming Brown’s Canyon a National Monument. We are thankful that our Dvorak Expeditions family keeps growing. Each year we welcome a new generation of…

Real outdoor enthusiasts don’t put away their running shoes or mountain bikes just because the air is chilly and the ground is covered with snow. If you live in a nature lover’s paradise like Colorado, Winter is just another season to enjoy the great outdoors. As long as you follow a few simple safety precautions,…