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Native Trees And Plants You Will See Everywhere Along Colorado Rivers

By Brenda Stuart Source You have to do more than stop and smell the roses when you’re in Colorado. You’ll miss a lot if you don’t look up and see the trees. An exhilarating ride along the state’s whitewater streams is a thrill, but the eye-popping scenery is an integral part of the total experience….

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May 24, 2022

Fall is a Wonderful Time for an Outdoor Adventure

The leaves change, the air cools, and the summer crowds leave town. Fall is an amazing time here in Chaffee County. Imagine all of your favorite summer mountain sports elevated by the beautiful fall foliage. It’s truly a spectacular season here in Colorado and a must-see for anyone who loves the outdoors. Here is our…

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September 10, 2018

Arkansas River Flows for Rest of Season – Fast and Furious

CANON CITY – Despite a dry summer, water flows on the Arkansas River are providing plenty of whitewater for rafting and kayaking enthusiasts. “The whitewater boating has been spectacular to date,” said Rob White, manager of the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area. “With the hot weather, (visitors can) cool off by enjoying a whitewater boating trip…

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July 11, 2018

Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Sleep Under The Stars

Schools out, the suns out, and so are the stars.  Summer is finally in full swing! Its time to relax and unwind while spending times with friends and family. We have the perfect vacation for you:  a few nights out under the stars. Here are the top five reasons why you should plan a Family…

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June 26, 2018

Sleeping Under the Stars on the Gunnison Gorge

I had the pleasure of attending John Fielder’s Gunnison Gorge Photography workshop this past May. Although the Gunnison Gorge is famously known for its gold medal fishing, this trip was oriented around the beauty of the Gunnison and improving your photographic eye with help from the world renown nature photographer John Fielder. We started our…

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June 22, 2018

10 Reasons To Take The Family On A Green River Rafting Trip

Get ready to see the wild west like you never have before! Rafting the Green River is the perfect family vacation to unplug, relax, have fun, and put those feet in the sand. 1. Kids Go Free Get the whole family out on the river this summer without breaking the bank! Kids from 5-12 go…

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June 20, 2018

Father’s Day Trips For The Dad Who Loves Adventure

Skip the tie and watch this year and get Dad something he will never forget… Adventure! These are our Top 5 Adventures that you can enjoy we Dad. Gunnison River Gorge Overnight Rafting Trip – “The Baby Grand” The Gunnison Gorge starts just outside the majestic Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. With…

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June 6, 2018

Our Top Rated Spring Gear

Ready to dive into rafting season?! So are we! Don’t let the early spring chills keep you out of the water. Here are some of our favorite river gear to keep you warm and happy all Spring long.[mk_image src=”https://www.dvorakexpeditions.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/1-1.png” image_width=”940″ image_height=”788″ crop=”true” lightbox=”false” frame_style=”simple” target=”_self” caption_location=”inside-image” align=”center” margin_bottom=”10″]The Strutter helmet is a whitewater icon offering…

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March 27, 2018