If you are looking for whitewater rafting near Denver, the closest river is not necessarily the best river for your trip. Clear Creek near Idaho Springs is the obvious choice when convenience is the priority. It is less than an hour from Denver and offers everything from beginner trips to challenging whitewater. But if rafting is going to be one … Read More
Best Whitewater Rafting Near Buena Vista, Colorado: Which Trip Should You Choose?
If you’re looking for whitewater rafting near Buena Vista, Colorado, you have access to some of the best and most varied rafting on the Arkansas River. The best trip depends less on finding the single “best” stretch of river and more on finding the right stretch for your group. For many families and first-time rafters looking for classic Colorado whitewater, … Read More
Best Time to Go Whitewater Rafting in Colorado: A Local Month-by-Month Guide
If you’re planning a Colorado vacation, one of the biggest questions you’ll have is: When is the best time to go whitewater rafting? The answer depends on what kind of experience you’re looking for. Some people want exciting whitewater. Others want a scenic family float. As guides on the Arkansas River with more than 25 years of experience, we’ve seen … Read More
Be a Good Steward of the River During Colorado’s Drought
The Arkansas River has always been the heart of what we do at Monumental Expeditions. It’s where families make memories, friends share adventures, and visitors experience some of Colorado’s most beautiful scenery. This year, however, the river needs our help. Colorado is experiencing another dry year, with below-average snowpack in many parts of the state and prolonged hot weather accelerating … Read More
The River Is Different This Year. Here’s Why That’s Not a Bad Thing.
For many people, the words “high water” sound exciting when talking about whitewater rafting. Huge waves, powerful currents, and roaring rapids certainly make for dramatic photos. But for most families, first-time rafters, and anyone looking for a fun day on the river, Colorado’s unusually mild runoff this season has created some surprisingly ideal conditions. Instead of the Arkansas River running … Read More
The Best Rafting Near Denver Is Just 2 Hours Away
Looking for the best rafting near Denver? While there are a few rafting options closer to the city, many Colorado locals and visitors make the drive to the Arkansas River because it offers bigger scenery, better river trips, and a true Colorado mountain experience. At Monumental Expeditions, we’re located just outside Buena Vista and Salida, about two hours from Denver. … Read More
Low Water Rafting on the Arkansas River: What You Should Know Before Booking
Low Water on the Arkansas River? Here’s What We’re Running Instead. If you’ve been researching rafting trips in Colorado this summer, you’ve probably heard that river levels are lower than normal in some sections of the Arkansas River. Low water doesn’t mean rafting is over. In fact, there are still plenty of great trips running. What it does mean is … Read More
Low Water, High Adventure: Why Dry Years Are Still Magic on the Arkansas
Every spring, we watch the snowpack reports roll in from the Sawatch and Mosquito ranges with hopeful eyes. Some years the high country delivers — big snowfall, strong runoff, and the Arkansas running bold through Browns Canyon. And some years? Well, some years the river tells a different story. But here’s what years of guiding on this stretch has taught … Read More
Still Rafting Strong Through Mid-September — Why Our Small Company Keeps the Fun Going on the Arkansas River
As August rolls in and some rafting companies start winding down, we’re just hitting our late-season stride here at Monumental Expeditions. While others are putting away paddles and pulling their boats from the water, we continue running scenic, splashy, and memorable trips on the Arkansas River all the way through September 15th. That’s right — rafting season is still going strong, … Read More
Steady Flows in an Unpredictable Climate: How the Voluntary Flow Management Program Supports Rafting on the Arkansas River
Each spring in Colorado, outfitters across the state watch the snowpack like farmers watch the sky. The mountain snowmelt feeds our rivers—and in years when snowfall is light, the whitewater season can feel uncertain. But here on the Arkansas River, we’re lucky to have a safeguard in place: the Voluntary Flow Management Program (VFMP). This cooperative program helps ensure consistent water … Read More
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