River sports

Outdoors

Colorado rivers are peaking – and so are drownings

least 18 people have died in state reservoirs and waterways so far this year

June 13, 2024

Regional News

River dam near Salida removed after years of rescues, drownings and environmental impacts

Colorado Parks and Wildlife and Chaffee County commissioners help fund removal

November 10, 2023

Sports

A tutu-wearing guide is leading the way as women fill the ranks of Colorado’s raft industry

McArthur wants women and girls to feel the power of rowing their own raft

August 3, 2023

Regional News

River deaths on the rise in Colorado

Above-average snowpack and strong spring rains have caused waterways to swell

July 28, 2023

Local News

Durango woman drowns while rafting Upper Animas River

identified as a Mild to Wild raft guide

June 13, 2023

Local News

Do swollen rivers help or hurt Durango rafting companies?

customers are incentivized by high flows, while others are deterred

June 7, 2023

Local News

Freestyle kayakers show off skills in River Days competition

Brother and sister take home first-place prizes in two events

June 5, 2023

Local News

June rains top monthly normals in Southwest Colorado

Moisture improves fire and rafting conditions, could signal early start to monsoon

June 24, 2022

Sports

Low water no problem for Animas River Days

Jackson siblings dominate events

June 11, 2022

New Mexico

N.M. Supreme Court rules non-navigable water rule is unconstitutional

allows for rafting, fly fishing and other uses on rivers that cross private property

March 3, 2022

Regional News

Should river towns be forced to build costly parks to get recreational water rights?

Nonprofit argues communities should be able to protect rapids without building features

September 28, 2021

Local News

U.S. Sen. Hickenlooper tours Alpacka Raft in Mancos

Colorado governor highlights outdoor industry for Public Lands Day

May 15, 2021

Regional News

2 die in Gunnison River accidents

The Gunnison County Sheriff’s Office says a 31-year-old woman was paddle-boarding just west of Gunnison when she fell into swift…

June 23, 2019

Local News

Overboard rafter skipped out on parole, officials say

called off for Canon City man

June 13, 2016

Local News

How dangerous is the Whitewater Park?

to be made after first season

June 30, 2015

Local News

Vandals slash outfitter’s rafts

estimated at $25,000 from late-night attack

June 27, 2015

Local News

Saddlin’ up through Smelter

Boaters brave enough to raft Smelter Rapid through the Whitewater Park were few and far between Friday afternoon at Santa…

June 12, 2015

Local News

Assault suspected after rafters hit cable

suffers concussion

June 3, 2015

Local News

Helter Smelter

River Days’ 2015 festival makes a big splash

May 30, 2015

Local News

A mighty race through the rapids

Brewing is king of the river

May 27, 2015

Local News

Boaters swap items Saturday, as well

Tony Miely, co-owner of 4Corners Riversports and an avid kayaker for more than 20 years, works his magic in a…

April 30, 2015

Local News

Alpacka Raft: Building a better boat

“I didn’t know whether I would sell five or 200,” said Sheri Tingey, the owner of Alpacka Raft, a locally…

December 6, 2014

Outdoors

Paddleboarding makes waves in Oregon’s Rogue

“There were some snickers, for sure,” says Baracker, a stand-up paddleboarder. “I’d get … ‘Do you know what you’re doing…

October 9, 2014

Local News

More eyes on Animas River

Ambassador program planned for next summer

September 29, 2014