I was looking to take my family (3 teenage boys) to a Guest Ranch that was located close to Denver…read moreand could accommodate a partial week stay. I found North Fork Ranch and could not have been happier with the choice. We all had a fabulous time and it far exceeded my expectations. NF is privately owned and operated and it shows. Karen and Dean rightfully have a lot of pride in the ranch and their attention to detail and personal touch make a huge difference. They are real pros and have fine tuned their operation to provide fantastic, personable service and excellent amenities. Upon our arrival, as Karen gave us a tour of the property, my 12 year old son kept repeating to me under his breath, "I like this place". The setting is lush with green pastures and pines with the river running right through the property. Our cabin had a view of the river and was tastefully appointed and comfortable with a stone fireplace. The food was truly delicious and, between meals, there is always some type of snack/sweet laid out to nibble on. In addition, the staff are all super friendly and deliver great service. NF accommodates about 35 guests which seemed like a comfortable number of people to me and allowed us to get to know some other guests but also feel as though we were in a relaxed setting with plenty of opportunities for quiet time if you want it. The weekly agenda of activities provides all sorts of fun things to do if you choose to participate. We went on a trail ride, participated in a fly fishing clinic, and went white water rafting. But the highlight for me and my oldest son was a half-day guided fly fishing session. The stretch of private water on the ranch has some of the best fishing in Colorado. Every pool that we fished in the river had enormous trout (5-8 lbs). I plan on coming back here in the spring or fall with some buddies just to fish. And I'm not even much of a fisherman. It's that good! They also have a stocked fishing pond which the kids (and I) had a lot of fun with. We are thrilled that we found NF Ranch and highly recommend it for both families and couples (and fishermen too!).

Came to North Fork for a winter fly trip the day after Christmas. Jeff was awesome with…read morecommunication ahead of the trip and what to expect (he undersold the trip to be honest). There were four of us fishing and they provided two guides which was perfect as we had someone in our group who had never fly fished before and he was able to get more 1:1 instruction from guide Ryan. The more experienced anglers went with Joe, both guides were incredible and worked their butts off to get us on fish. We booked four hours and it was nonstop action from start to finish. I personally landed somewhere around 30 fish with some of them being serious toads, I broke my personal best several times during the day. The guides were willing to be as hands on or hands off as we wanted and provided tons of great insight and knowledge to use on future DIY trips. Having fished all over the country this was honestly the best four hours I've ever spent on the water and can't wait to make an annual trip out of it. I'm sure these guys would take care of you on a summer trip but if you get a chance to do a winter trip don't sleep on it!!

Great selection, great service, great prices. The owners incredibly knowledgeable of the area, and…read morealways super helpful.

Resupply at end of CT segment 3 in Bailey, CO. Was able to get supplies as well as charge phones…read moreand fill water bottles. Great place for hikers. Owner is super nice and supportive of hikers. Easy to get rides from trail head.

So hear me out, for a small space, they really pack it in for you in the best way!…read more Sasquatch Outpost is such a fun and unique experience! For those that love following Bigfoot, you'll have an endless supply of Bigfoot merchandise for purchase. There's a museum in the back that's completely unsuspecting as it's just beyond some saloon doors that opens to a whole Sasquatch world! There's educational movies playing, a map to mark where you're from & where you're sitings have been, there's even a big photo opportunity area with a giant Bigfoot to immerse you into a nighttime forest scene. Truly, that room feels straight out of a movie set! I highly recommend this fun stop! It's one that needs to be at the top of your list should you visit Bailey!

All things Sasquatch. A niche market but they do it well. I like the socks and artisan soaps. A…read morewide selection. Never done the museum. It's been around for a great while. It has grown over the years. A local legend. Try visiting. You'll be glad you did. Tell your friends.

The zip lines at AVA were super fun and the people are really nice. We had Megan and Blake as our…read moreinstructors, they were so funny and helped us have lots of fun on the zip lines. We rode on top of a truck up a mountain to the first line. AVA is so funny and I would definitely recommend doing it if you have time!

My group and I had a disappointing and confusing experience with a zip-line instructor. We had…read morebarely left the first tutorial line when one of our instructors began acting rude and short with us. We only made it halfway through our group before one of us got stuck on the second line. It took a few minutes to get them unstuck and over to the other side. After that, with no warning, the instructor told us to follow him and said we were going to hike back to the rest of the group. When I asked if something was wrong, he gave me no response. Once we rejoined the other half of our group, our other guide explained that our trip was being cancelled and that we'd need to hike back down. This was shocking and disappointing to all of us--especially the children in our party, who had travelled from out of state and specifically picked this zip-line as the thing they most wanted to do in Colorado. It wasn't worth the long drive just to get up there and have the plug pulled on us with no explanation. I will say the front desk was very kind and helpful. After hearing our account of what happened, they issued us a full refund. Overall, it was a disappointing trip that left all of us confused about what went wrong.

What an amazing experience!!! Very knowledgeable guides and our guide Tallent was amazing. Thanks…read moreagain

Had amazing day rafting!! Was class 2/3 on our trip. Shayna our guide did a fantastic job…read morenavigating us down the River pointing out various things about the National Monument. Highly recommend this rafting trip!

They did a decent job. Only two options for tubes... no bottoms and no cup holders on the singles!…read more The staff should give you more tips (dos and don'ts) and they should sell dry bags for your stuff. They do offer lockers for a small fee. Service was quick and easy when they kids running it weren't arguing among themselves. If you float the Golden River: don't bring anything you can't tie to yourself (we lost a backpack and saw many sandals and flip flops floating down the river from flipped tubers). So if you're wearing shoes for the walk - make sure you have a way to tie them to yourself (or clip them to your life jacket) This is a fast moving river with a lot of little rapids. Honestly, the walk took longer than the float itself.

I had good time tubing but this big guy at the table out front named Hudson made me very…read moreuncomfortable. There was another one with curly hair who told my dad he could speak great Spanish but my Dad had no idea what he was saying. He said it felt like the guy was trying to flirt with him and it made him really mad and I agree with my father, its very unproffesional. The one short brown haired guy was extremely helpful which was the only good experience. The blond one told me it was a Lazy River and that he caught small fish but enjoyed the nature and wildlife.

We had such an amazing time white water rafting with Liquid Descent! Our guide, Kayla, was…read morefantastic. She made us feel safe and comfortable from the very beginning, and gave clear instructions so we always knew what to do. She tailored our ride to how "spicy" we wanted to make it, so since it was our first time rafting, that made us feel great. The trip was the perfect level of excitement for us as beginners. It was fun, thrilling, and adventurous without ever feeling overwhelming. My sons, ages 10 and 13, had an absolute blast and want to plan another trip back. We even got to see a bald eagle along the river, it was phenomenal. The weather was perfect, and the whole experience was incredibly well organized. It's also just under two hours from Denver, making it a great day trip. We really appreciated the free parking, and they kept our car keys safely in the office while we were out on the river. We felt completely comfortable leaving everything else locked in our car. We couldn't have asked for a better first rafting experience. We would absolutely recommend them to anyone, especially families and first-time rafters. Definitely opt for the photo package too - the pictures we received were stunning and memorable. Huge thanks to Kayla and the Liquid Descent team!

I can't say enough good things about our experience with Liquid Descent. My daughter and I signed…read moreup for the beginner rafting trip... and while she was excited... I was terrified. I was so nervous walking in, but from the moment we arrived, every single staff member made us feel welcomed, safe, and supported. Our guide, Koa, was the perfect balance of fun, kind, and incredibly skilled. He guided us through the rapids with such confidence and ease while also making sure everyone felt safe and included. He checked in on us several times throughout and made sure we were having fun, asked us if we wanted to "spice it up" a bit or keep it mellow and just really let us know this was "our" trip and he's cater to what we wanted. I quickly found myself letting go of fear and enjoying the moment... something I didn't expect would happen. Koa's energy was contagious, and his calm, respectful nature made us feel like we were in the best hands possible. At one point on the river, another rafting company had a mishap and we had to pull over and wait for them to recover and get their riders back into the raft safely. Koa explained what had happened with total grace - no judgment, no gossip - just a calm and respectful explanation. He also spoke so kindly of his own coworkers and even the owner of Liquid Descent. You could tell he genuinely cares about the rafting community and takes pride in his work and LOVES his Liquid Descent family! Every employee we encountered was friendly, encouraging, and helpful - from getting us fitted with helmets and life jackets to cheering us on as we headed out. As someone who started out nervous, that kind of supportive vibe made a huge difference. They encouraged me, and they helped me push past my comfort zone in the best way possible. What a GREAT memory! We will remember this day not only for the thrill of the rapids, but for the kindness and heart of the people who guided us through it! If you are considering rafting in Colorado, go with Liquid Descent. I'm so glad we did!

Came in from Wichita, KS celebrating a friend's bachelor party. We we were split up into two groups…read moreof four per raft. It was an excellent time!! The guides were amazing, the river was rapid, and there were some spots to get out of the raft and jump in. The photographer made us all look good too which is a bonus. Don't miss out on this experience with Raft Masters!

We went rafting on some class III and IV rapids today with raftmasters and it was a fantastic…read moreexperience. It felt well organized and safe but also very fun and all I could hope for. John-o was our guide and he was great. He did a good job reteaching us the basics and knew the river quite well. Outside of that, he had some good geological knowledge and dad jokes as well. My buddy's wife couldn't come at the last second and they gave me a gift certificate which was cool as we thought he wouldn't get anything. The only thing I didn't love is there isn't anything to drink once you step on the bus so I would have brought some water but still highly recommend them.

WOW what a time. My…read morefriend and I signed up with this company to take us on a 2 day extreme class IV/V Overnight rafting trip on the Arkansas river. We both have experience with this company from rafting the Upper Salt River in AZ. Unfortunately the water levels didn't cooperate but, the rafting company modified the itinerary to give us the best possible adventure possible. Day upper upper Browns Canyon which led to class I've and the use of duckies. Operation am not a fan but, half of our group loved them. We were then driven 1.5 hours away for our dinner and tent camping (3 miles from our put in). Ryan and Eric our guides cooked a great meal and catered to the group. We awakened to a mist and heavy fog, which we were served pancakes and sausages for a warm breakfast, and let's not forget hot coffee. We then departed at 8:30 for our trip down the Royal Gorge were we hit class in rapids, lots of class 3s, great geology, good company, lots of fun and a great experience. Ryan our lead guide and Eric did a great job for 2 days of providing us a great experience and memories. You have many choices but from a personal experience this is the best company to deal with. We are already planning next year's multi day trip.

We "dodged a bullet" with this company. They called us less than an hour before our trip to cancel,…read morenot because of dangerous conditions, but because another group canceled, and they didn't want to take 3 of us out. No integrity and no remorse for ruining our trip. Fast forward, we found an amazing company that agreed to work us in the same day and, after speaking to several people in the area, it is well known that Wilderness Aware Rafting has less experienced guides and get stuck in the river holding up "traffic" most days. Literally no one locally has anything nice to say. In hindsight, I am glad we didn't go with them.