By far my most favorite hike so far in Colorado. It is about 20 miles west of Boulder. Go west…read moreout of Rollingsville taking County Road 16. Road ends in a T, go left and go about a mile until you see space for parking. Give yourself 4 hours to complete the hike to Crater Lakes, there are three of them and they are all crystal clear. You can see and hear fish jumping in and out of water. Camping is allowed, which is awesome, just not right next to the lake. Also, in the fall you can see the aspens changing so the colors are amazing!

This preserve is CLOSED to the public. Available by appointment ONLY…read more Hiking or driving onto the property, even in the event that the gate is open - is considered TRESSPASSING.

Great REAL wild life area!! If you want some privacy and quiet solitude, this is your place…read more Beautiful trails, water ponds, beavers, moose, birds...such a nice area and place to camp, truly relaxing and enjoyable!! Definitely one of my favorite camping spots!!

This nature center is always a fun stop for us whenever we're in Nederland. The kids love checking…read moreout the animals, exploring the interactive displays, and spending time in the cozy little library. It's such a thoughtful space, and we always leave having learned something new.

We love Wild Bear summer camp! Hiking, fly fishing, arts, and survival. My kids went for two weeks…read morewhen they were 5 and 9 and we are back for another week this summer. We only wish they had teen camp or CIT camp!

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!

First time rafters, and LD and their amazing crew delivered! Class III/IV rapids out of the Idaho…read moreSprings area - highly recommended! Ask for Ben, our guide. He was awesome!!! Hack - go on one of the early rafts, like the 8:30 or 9:00, easier parking and often the weather is nicer!

Absolutely fantastic experience with AVA - 5 stars! I've been white water rafting all over Colorado…read morefor years, and this is by far the best company I've ever gone through. They are truly 5 stars in customer service, safety, and overall experience. The staff was incredibly helpful and welcoming from start to finish. They went over safety instructions thoroughly, which made everyone feel comfortable and prepared--especially the beginners in our group. Our guide, Chris, made our rafting experience so much fun! He was patient, enthusiastic, and clearly very skilled--he made sure everyone, from first-timers to experienced rafters, had a great time. The entire team was professional, accommodating, and clearly passionate about what they do. We had an absolute blast, and I'm already planning to come back a few more times this summer. Highly recommended! The only downside was the booking process--the website isn't very user-friendly, and I ran into issues several times trying to reserve our trip online. I ended up calling, and thankfully the staff made the reservation quickly and easily over the phone, and I was able to pay that way without a problem. Please PLEASE do some work to the website!

Me and my family had a great experience on our vacation Our…read moretour person Mike was cool and being from our hometown made us feel even safer

Es dificil a veces saber a donde ir o que llevar cuando tienes ganas de viajar. Viajes Colorado me…read moredio una experiencia magica. No me tuve que preocupar de nada, llevaban ellos equipo, sabian las mejores zonas, tomaron las mejores fotos, me llevaron por excelente comida. Una experiencia relajante y aventurera que 100% recomiendo.

From the owner: Driven by a solution-oriented mindset and a commitment to customer satisfaction. Christian is…read morededicated to doing whatever it takes to help you create the best memories possible, ensuring that your experiences are both special and memorable.

We had an amazing time on the St Vrain with Lauren on Sunday with abnormally warm weather this…read moreApril. With her passenger van and canoe trailer, she made the entire process of getting in and out of the river a breeze. Lauren did a great job training everyone learn how to properly handle their canoe and leading us down the river. While the trees hadn't quite started springing out leaves, the birds were plentiful and easy to see in the various roosting areas that we passed by in our canoes. There was even a herd of cattle that crossed the river in front of us. We stopped for lunch along the way to relax and enjoy the scenery. Lauren made the entire day fun and we really enjoyed the entire experience.

We had a blast on our canoe trip with Lauren! The River's Path Canoeing is a great time out on the…read moreriver and Lauren really knows the land and animals really well. We saw several types of animals and some people on the trip got to see animals they never had seen before. If you're looking for a great time out in nature defintley give Lauren from the River's Path a call today!

The day started at union station and for awhile did not know if the guide was going to show up…read more When time came, two guides popped out, split people into two group and led us to the van. PRO TIP: try avoiding the most back row if you have long legs or any stress with mobility. Because once you sit there, the seat is assigned and you will have to deal with being cramped in a tighter space. And you basically are always the last one to get off. This was one of the biggest cons. Moving on, the tour itself was great. We stopped by a cafe on the way to and back, for food and bathroom breaks, and pretty soon, the van took us to the Rocky Mountain with beautiful views and even saw many wildlife - the big horn sheep, elk, deer (i think), and, not to forget, smaller animals like birds, mouse, and chipmunks, but no moose spotted. Nonetheless, the breathtaking view of the Rockies is certainly worth the journey. The guide was very knowledgeable about trees and shared many stories about the places and tips for visiting Denver in general! She also took us to a few Native American owed stores that featured indigenous art that were very cool to see. One thing to note is that I think the Colorado Sightseer, the tour company, had listed at least two slightly different itineraries, and I might have been sent to the one I did not pick. I noticed because I intentionally picked the tour with visits to two visitor centers, vs the one I went on only took us to Beaver Meadows. Not a big deal bc I did get still get my stamp, and the tour used most of the day's time efficiently by visiting many attractions. But this might be something you want to make sure if the stops matter a lot to you. Nonetheless, with a group tour, it is understandable and expected for the itinerary to potentially change. For instance, the day I went, the tour guide actually too us to visit places in different order to avoid crowds. Another thing to really appreciate is that the tour provided some snacks, extra gloves/beanies, which were really a lifesaver in the cold mountains. I know I was not fully prepared for it and so glad I could borrower some!

Our day trip to Rocky Mountain National Park was great. Anne was a super guide, giving us loads of…read moreinformation about the area. Bonus was her recommendations for places to each in Denver. I wish we had a Lo Dough in the OC!

Last min joined a group of friends for white water rafting and they booked this place. So happy…read morethey did! I was in a group of 4, it was some of our first time rafting but it was an awesome experience. Seth went over the rules/gear thoroughly and cracked jokes along the way. Oliver was our boat guide and was great at steering and directing the group while playing good jams on his speaker. Would highly recommend!

Great experience and awesome crew! David was our guide of 6 people and navigated us really well. We…read morewould definitely recommend and will do this again next time we're in town.. maybe even try the next hardest rapid option for fun.