We had such a wonderful experience with K10 Adventures in Tincup/Almont, CO! My son and I rented a…read moreside-by-side, and I'll admit that at 64 years old I wasn't completely sure what to expect. Trace, the owner, was incredibly kind, informative, patient, and accommodating. He made sure we understood everything before we headed out, and I felt comfortable and confident the entire time. The side-by-side was very well maintained and worked perfectly throughout our trip. I had no trouble driving it or riding on the roads and trails, and we were able to just relax and enjoy the experience without worrying about the equipment. The trails themselves were so much fun, with absolutely beautiful mountain views and vistas along the way. Trace gave us great recommendations based on what we were looking for, and our favorite was a trail that followed an old railroad line up the mountain. It was such a unique and memorable ride, with incredible scenery along the way. Trace really helped make the experience special. Whether you're experienced with ATVs and side-by-sides or completely new to them, I would absolutely recommend K10 Adventures. We had a fantastic time and would happily do it again!

This was one of the high points of our CO trip. It is worth the drive to get away from the busy…read moreareas. We got an experience that we would not have had anywhere else. Thank you K10!

We had a great time! Our guide was Aaron and he was amazing! Tour was family friendly and a lot of…read morefun!

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.

We had a fabulous experience staying with Colorado Jeep Tours. We camped up on top overnight…read morethrough Harvest Host, which included tickets to the park for our return hike over the bridge. This made it so easy to be at the office by 8:00am for our jeep tour and zip line. The view from the camp space was the scene from the Colorado license plate! Gorgeous! Zip line was safe and exciting, (although the video was disappointing. ) You get a total "behind the scenes" look at the Royal Gorge park as well as Temple park. Highly recommend!

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

We had the most awesome experience with Craig and his team at Rocky Mountain Jeep Rentals!…read more My family and I had never been to the area, and had never rented a Jeep so a totally new experience for us. Craig listened to what we wanted to do, offered a couple of options for things to see and took his time to explain the maps so we wouldn't end up in Albuquerque. It was quite the rush and an experience we will never forget. He mentioned we may see a moose along the way, and to our surprise my Wife spotted him. Icing on the trip cake! Thanks so much!

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.

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!

We booked this last minute and so glad we did! It was a nice little adventure, the staff is…read moreawesome, Rachel was a great guide! She shared many facts about the area we were in and gave fabulous recommendations, the rafting itself was so fun and would highly recommend!

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!

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!

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!