Downstream Adventures Blog
Winter Activities Near Denver: 12 Best Things to Do
You don’t have to drive all the way to a major ski resort to find great winter activities near Denver. Within roughly two hours of the city, you can go
Affordable Colorado Ski Lodging Near the Best Ski Areas
Affordable Colorado ski lodging often means looking beyond the resort village. Towns along the I-70 corridor and nearby mountain communities can put you within reach of Loveland Ski Area, Arapahoe
Fall in the Rockies: Where to Go & What to Do This Fall
Fall in the Rockies is short, colorful, and absolutely worth planning around. For a few weeks each September and early October, Colorado’s mountains trade their summer greens for golden aspens,
Guided Fly Fishing Trips Near Denver: Float Fishing & Wade Fishing
Colorado is one of the premier fly fishing destinations in North America, and you do not have to drive to the Western Slope to experience it. With Gold Medal trout
How to Plan a Rafting Day Trip from Breckenridge (What Most Visitors Miss)
Most people visiting Breckenridge in the summer already know they want to do something on the water. What they don’t usually know is that 45 minutes north of downtown, there’s
Colorado Rafting Season: Best Months for Whitewater Adventures
Timing is everything when it comes to the Rocky Mountains. Whether you are looking for heart-pounding Class IV rapids or a gentle scenic float under the summer sun, understanding the
Class I to Class V: Understanding Whitewater Rapids Classification
If you have looked into whitewater rafting, you have seen the class system: Roman numerals from I to V (sometimes VI), each one representing a different level of difficulty. What
What to Expect When Rafting the Upper Colorado River: A First-Timer’s Guide
If you have never been whitewater rafting before, the questions tend to come in a rush. How scary is it really? What if I fall out? What if my kids