Don't miss this one! When we first arrived in Fruita, Colorado. The Colorado National Monument was…read morenot on our list of things to visit. We would of totally missed it if it hadn't been for some people we met at a restaurant. Colorado National Monument is not a National Park; it is a National Monument managed by the National Park Service. It's name doesn't portray the beauty and magnitude of this gorgeous park. It is a 23 mile drive and is often called the mini-grand canyon. The towering red rock monoliths and the Canyon views were absolutely incredible.

What bliss this is…read more Colorado National Monument is basically the smaller in scale sandstone-stacked cousin of the Grand Canyon, but without all the horrific traffic and crowds upon crowds, especially at the start of summer. This place has miles of views with gorgeous towering cliffs, dramatic canyons and many trails for walking and hiking. You can also see the Grand Mesa (the world's largest flat-topped mountain) and the Book Cliffs from the monument. And it has that Grand Canyon feeling when you look at its depth -- as though you are looking directly into a painting. Along about a 20-mile highway (with an east and west entrance) you can enjoy the full views. There are plenty of places to pull over and park to take a look or to plan for a hike. And be very, very careful. The main drive is very deeply beloved by cyclists, so be sure to drive slow and keep eyes on the road. Do not miss Independence Monument. This is a glorious rock spire. also, the Kissing Couple is adorable. The Coke Ovens are these beautifully shaped domes -- some of my favorites in the area. Also, be aware of wildlife. I did not get lucky, but there are regular sights of bighorn sheep, coyotes, red-tailed hawks, eagles and many other animals. I did see a pretty spectacular aerial fight between a hawk and a raven during a recent visit, though. Also, be sure to check out the visitor center on the west side. It has some natural history exhibits and a gift shop. There is also the Saddlehorn Campground, which is very well maintained and has a good number of spots, but not all with sprawling city or canyon views. All told, there are three loops with nearly 80 sites. Some are small and best for a pair and others that are good for a couple of tents on one site. Overall, bring lots of water and snacks, because it is dry and sometimes feels desert like. And do not over rely on cell service, as there are a number of dead zones.

Alright you scurvy dogs!!! Just got back from an awesome 4-day trip on Cataract. Big thanks to…read moreDarin, Lindsay, and Spike for making it a great trip. You guys worked your tails off. This was first trip with AB but went with family who had gone on a previous trip with AB and highly recommended it. They were spot on. We had great water on this trip with it running about 40,000 CFS which made the rapids (and in particular the Big Drop(s) a lot of fun). As other people have said things will happen on a rafting trip but what matters is how it's addressed. We always felt comfortable and can't emphasize enough how much the guides worked their tails off to help us have an awesome trip.

Adventure Bound has now merged and become Mild to Wild Rafting, based out of Durango, CO. However,…read morethey are deserving of a 5-Star rating! My father has rafted every trip they offer over the span of 20 years; I've now been on two: Yampa and Desolation. Both were memorable experiences, with excellent safe guides, relaxing and exciting environment, good conversation, and great food! No one will ever go hungry on a rafting trip with AB. They've now become Mild to Wild rafting, but I nevertheless highly recommend all of their trips.

This hike takes you up close to beautiful rock formations. It's 0.75 one way and takes about an…read morehour. The parking lot is a bit small, and it does get popular due to the lot sharing trailheads with two other trails: No Thoroughfare Canyon Trail and Old Gordon Trail. Serpents Trail is also across the street. This is a family friendly hike!

A must see. Whether u are a local or not. Easy trails and…read morespectacular views. Picnic areas and toilets to suit the fussiest bottom. Families or single hikers it doesn't matter.

Everyone was very friendly and helpful. We had reserved a 14' raft for six, when we arrived,they…read moreinstantly assessed the size of my grandkids, realizing they were small for their ages, inflated a 12' raft for us,saving us money and making our day on the Colorado very enjoyable!

Shout out to the crew at GJ adventures. Top Notch Group! We…read morehad family and friends visiting from out of town and they made our day on the river hassle free. They hooked our group up with paddle boards and shuttle service and included everything our group needed for a safe and successful trip.It was a beautiful day on the river thanks to these guys. We will definitely use these folks for our future river needs!

Booked a guided Ruby Horsethief trip on the Colorado River and had a blast! This fun, easy float…read morewas great for all ages, the guides were super safe, knowledgeable, and the office staff were incredibly helpful and flexible as we figured out when family would be in town.

Had an absolutely wonderful experience with this company for our vacation adventures over the 4th…read moreholiday weekend. Started the day with River rafting 3 hr trip with Goose. He was an absolute delight. So easy to talk to, definitely qualified and made us all feel very safe. He was a doll and very patient with our nervous 8 year old as well. She started off in borderline tears and by the end was floating down the river outside of the raft on her own. Again, 10/10 for Goose and the 3 hour raft trip. Ended the day with the 2 hour sunset horseback ride. Scooter was also amazing with our group. Very skilled young lady who handled our interesting group very well. Empowered our young rider to be confident and handle her own on her first ever trail ride. She's still talking about her horse Lucky and how much she admired our guide. Very relaxing and 100% enjoyable ride. We will definitely use Rim Rock for future adventures when in town.

Nice clean campground well maintained . River access for fishing as well as a few ponds . Full…read morehookups are reasonable and setup conveniently.

We've been coming here for years and I cannot believe I haven't written a review! This park is…read morestunning. Here, you are embraced by nature and beauty. The bike/walking path meanders along the river and you'll see wildlife and beauty around every bend. For the kids there are two playgrounds and ample room to run and play to their hearts content. The Rangers that work here have always been friendly and happy to impart their wisdom.

Got us in and out very quickly, had good tips for us, and were very pleasant all around! We will…read morefor sure use them next time we are in CB!

We've been talking about renting electric bikes ever since we got to crested Butte I just kept…read moreputting it off because it seems so complicated to get everybody to decide. We had stopped by wheelies and waves and Kay had given us all the details. Finally we just did it and I wish we'd done it sooner. It couldn't have been easier to pick out bikes and hit the trails. It is magical to ride your bike in this valley and up the hill. I am 65 years old and managed the bike perfectly. It was a great family adventure with our adult sons are. They couldn't get enough of it. The equipment is top notch. And really you can't come to crested Butte without getting out of the city and being in nature

Travis was prompt and flexible in picking our group up and transporting us to Grand Junction from…read moreMoab. A great service! Dave F.

Desert Mountain Shuttle was the perfect service for a ride back to Fruita from Moab after my wife…read moreand I finished a self-supported Kokopelli Trail trip. Travis was easy to work with and was flexible with our arrival time. If you are in need of a shuttle in the region, he's the way to go. Professional and timely service, clean and spacious vehicle, and good conversation to boot. Will definitely use again next time we need a shuttle in and around Fruita.

We had so much fun on the Yampa River trip with Centennial Canoe in June that we decided to go on a…read moretrip on the Colorado River through Horsethief and Ruby Canyons with them in July! I'd been on this stretch of river before but my wife hadn't and I wanted her to see the magnificent canyons and paddle this fun stretch of river while enjoying the cooking and hospitality provided by Centennial's amazing guides. Mike, Nolan, Cam and Alba were our guides on this trip and they didn't disappoint. There's a surprising amount of work organizing a river trip from getting required permits, complying with government requirements, planning and supplying meals, providing adequate water, providing bathroom facilities (the Groover is the 'Gender Neutral Restroom' ;-)) as required by the BLM, working out shuttle arrangements, and more. Centennial does it all so efficiently that I suspect customers who haven't planned their own canoe trips don't even realize what's gone on in the background to make these trips as smooth and comfortable as they are. Each night after we had pitched our tents and those on the trip were getting together, our guides would bring out snacks and wine for us to have while they prepared dinner. Andy, a college professor and historian, was on this trip to talk about the history of the region and share stories of early settlers and outlaws that were in this part of Colorado. I've given this company 5 Stars, but I can also say that I keep coming back to spend time with them and repeat customers is a sign of a well run service. Luxury in the back country!

We had an amazing trip on the Colorado river. Tim and Dean were great guides and excellent cooks…read more They were very accomodating for our friends who are plant based and the meals were amazing. It was a great way to unplug and really enjoy Colorado. This is my 3rd trip and I will be going again!