We rented a UTV from K10 and had a mechanical issue about 30 minutes into the ride. We made it…read moreback to the trailhead and Trace was awesome getting us back onto the trail and gave us a couple of custom routes that the family really enjoyed. We will totally rent from them again.

Trace (the owner) is amazing! Checked on us several times before the trip. He was super friendly…read moreand accommodating! We have been renting ATVs in CB for 20 years. We will never rent from anyone else again. I highly recommend K10!

We enjoyed our family rafting trip on Browns Canyon half day trip. Thank you, Ania and Nate! It was…read moresafe (despite high water volume) and exciting. My oldest teenger smiled, which doesn't happen everyday. Nate had some interesting facts to share, though he could have said them louder for people in the back to hear. We saw bighorn sheep. We payed a group rate, but we got a private rafting experience because there were no other groups at this time. I would do this again again, maybe the full day.

The staff was terrific! This was out 4th trip with this outfitter. Having my family along, safety…read moreis very important to me and they take the time to train and make me feel at ease and confident. Jason was our guide and he did a fantastic job navigating us on a full day float. Their equipment was a good condition and they brought extra gear in case anything was lost on a float (we did lose a paddle--oops). We highly recommend this outfitter, check them out!

We had so much fun on our tour last weekend! Scott was an amazing tour guide, with so much to say…read moreabout the history of the area and especially the geology and fossils. Our jeep was covered with a cloth roof, bit it gets mighty dusty and hot inside, so plan accordingly and bring hats, sunscreen and water. Since it is a 4wd tour, it is very jostling, so be prepared. This was definitely an excellent tour and we will try one of their other options next tine we're in Canon City.

Great staff! Very organized! Great ride . Drivers are…read morewonderful . It's nice to be driven around and enjoy the views.

It was the best time! A whole new way to experience the mountains and the owner was so pleasant!…read moreEven with a mixup from reserving online, we were on our way- well informed on where to go. Thankful to have booked this and made the memories that we did.

What a fun day for my adult son and me! We rented a Jeep and Craig mapped out some perfect trails…read moreto explore. His directions were spot on (my son also took notes in his phone which proved to be helpful). We found that we often had Maps and/or coverage on the trails, and Craig assured us that if by some slim chance we ran into trouble, couldn't reach him and didn't return by dark, he knew where we'd headed and would come after us. The Jeep ran great, we had zero issues and a ton of fun! He was actually pretty happy that we brought the Jeep back covered in mud. Tip: take a small cooler full of water and snacks. So many great places to stop and picnic.

This is the closest park service campground to Salida which makes it super sweet!…read more I reserved site 21 online, which was like $28/night. However, if you just show up, other sites that are available are only $18/night. I wish I would have waited to reserve, but at least you can drive here and know by reserving early that you have a place to sleep! You also need to pay a daily state park fee, unless you have a yearly pass. (this is in addition to the campground fee) Our site was right on the river, and even though this campground is right off the main road into town or into Big Horn Sheep Canyon, when the sun sets, you will not really hear the cars and trucks going by due to the sounds of the river. It was very high when we visited. At night, depending on your site, and if you are in a tent or camper, you may see a bright light shining from a business across the street. Not to worry, as you will still be able to see a night sky of amazingly beautiful stars! It was cool to be hanging out after a long day and see people rafting down the river. The sites are pretty open, and there are only a few with shade. However, there is plenty of parking, and most people were pretty respectful. There are people camping out on the other side of the river, which was a little sketchy and strange. They didn't do anything weird when we were there, but it was a little uncomfortable. However, since I had my dog, and there were other campers nearby, I felt safe. The one recommendation I have is that they use sand or dirt trucked in for their tent pad areas. They currently have gravel! Gravel is useless with a tent, as my tent stakes could not find secure footing in the ground. I then tried to pitch the tent next to the tent pad area in the dirt, and the dirt was rock solid! I then realized why there were so many large stones in the tent pad area. I used these to help my tent stay grounded and upright for the two days and nights we were there. (When we were there, there was a truck coming into the campground area in the morning and dropping off dirt in a big gully. ) The port-a-pots were the cleanest I have ever seen!

Inconvenient, but serviceable. We had campsite 24 - which…read moreis close enough to hear the river, but not close enough to drown out the constant sound of cars passing on highway 50. The tent pad barely fit our 6 person tent, so keep that in mind if you're camping with family or friends. When the wind blows in from the west, you'll get to enjoy the sickly sweet smell of pit potties. But the biggest problem was the wind. I suspect it's not always this windy, but it was like trying to camp in a wind tunnel. And getting a fire started was a challenge which took three adults blocking the wind just to get it started. Also, we were very concerned about how close the burn pit was to the local plants. There are already several wildfires blazing in CO as I write this, and we didn't want to be the cause of another. This meant we had to extra diligent in watching our fire. A situation that was helped by the fact that the grill grate would lay right on top of the foliage if you let go of it. So if you are just needing a place to sleep, this will work. But if you want a pleasant camping experience, I recommend you look at Hecla Junction Campground or O'Haver Lake Campground

Justin provides a great service to Colorado's high country! His communication was great, he was…read moreearly for my custom pickup location and the price is right; especially if you have a large group. I'm using his service again this week and would highly recommend his company to anyone with logistical needs in the area!

From the owner: Offering cyclists in the Arkansas River Valley area shuttles for their bikes and themselves up to…read morethe Continental Divide and other difficult climbs in the valley.

We went to CO to visit family and experience the beautiful outdoors, and a Geological Hike, the…read moreVolcanic Gems Geology Hike, with Dr. Rox was our first excursion on the weekend. Dr. Rox was fantastic. Both my wife and I are teachers, and so we loved how academic the hike was as Dr. Rox would pause and explain the rock cycle, tectonic movement, or the birth of the Rocky Mountains. We were also delighted that our two teenage sons asked a bunch of questions and were obviously engaged in, not only the Geology lesson, but also the local flora and fauna. Dr. Rox answered every question, and, when she didn't know the name of a plant, she pulled out a trusty book and looked it up. She kept things light, but we definitely learned a lot as well. When we reached the end of the hike where the zeolite crystals had grown in the geodes, we climbed all over the rocks finding crystal after crystal. It was certainly an impressive site. We really loved both the scenery and our guide, and I would recommend this hike to anyone with any interested in geology. A big thanks to Dr. Rox for making our hike so fun and educational!

The overview summary of Trail Gems encapsulates it for me: "guiding you through the incredible…read morebeauty of Colorado's wilderness." I live in Colorado, but I do not appreciate its beauty enough. I also never knew the story behind the beautiful rock formations and natural landscapes I pass by everyday. Rox provides context and explanation for a natural history of the beautiful sights of Colorado. Rox is also very organized and thoughtful, making sure we had water, snacks, and umbrellas. We got to look, touch, break, and collect all different kinds of rocks in a variety of gorgeous locations. It was fun to explore and engage in a tactile activity. In our modern world where so much of our lives are spent behind screens, this was a truly relaxing yet exciting activity and exploration tour in the outdoors. It was creative and fun. I felt like a kid again!

Epic scenery, fun river, exemplary guides! This operation is about the rafting and the memories-…read morefree photos and gear (except booties), experienced and lively instructors, repeated safety instructions, and a perfect amount of time to take it all in! You'll notice the fancy place across the street and in fact we actually ate there for lunch. Clear creek is the real deal. Last but not least, Roberto (our guide) was amazing, instructive, communicative, and a veteran of rafting. Overall it was our favorite part of our trip!

Absolutely the best place to take a family. We're from upstate NY so the closest we've been to…read morewhitewater rafting is an amusement park lazy river. From checking in to getting off the bus afterwards all the guides were helpful, funny, and always smiling. Can tell they really love what they do and make the whole experience so easy. The rafting was incredible. Challenging and exciting for newbies at times and peaceful with amazing views at others. Can't recommend these ladies and guys enough. A must do when in Colorado!

Fun tour through downtown with various stops & stories. Everyone enjoyed themselves. It was a nice…read moreway to spend the evening. Salida is a great little town. Highly recommend!

We lucked out and got a personal Salida Sam tour from Steven Chapman (author of the Salida Sam…read morebooks)! We filled out the waiver online before the tour. There's free parking near the F Street Bridge, including fairly large lots on the other side from Riverside Park. We learned a lot about the history of Salida, the architecture, and some exciting historical events all within a few blocks on F Street! It was a beautiful day. The trees were flowering. Tourist season hadn't quite started, yet. It was an easy walk and there was often seating, if needed. Along the way, we passed some lovely eateries. We walked along the riverwalk afterwards, ate at a local restaurant, and bought stuff after window shopping. For those who play Pokemon Go, there were 2 gyms and many Pokestops along the way. That colorful tree (gym) really is a colorful tree! Go find it!