We were on a family reunion and decided to spend one of the days river rafting. This was the best…read moreday of our trip. We had so much fun being together and with our guides, Pam, Alfredo, and Erica. They were super professional and lots of fun. The rafting trip was a combination of relaxation, sightseeing, and white knuckle excitement. I highly recommend Echo Canyon and make sure you ask for Pam who was just perfect with our group. Everything was taken care of and it was a super memorable experience.

Echo Canyon River Expeditions -- JP is the GOAT, the river is wild, and we peaked as a family…read more We did the full-day rafting trip, and honestly? 10/10, no notes -- except to demand JP as your guide because that man is the GOAT. Guide of All Time. Funny, knowledgeable, calm in the chaos, and somehow knew both river facts and dad jokes. He could lead a TED Talk on how to have a good time on water. It was our family of four (two adults, two kids -- 12 and 15, professional eye-rollers) plus another awesome family we met on the raft. Total strangers at first, river besties by lunch. Echo Canyon clearly knows how to pair people up -- no drama, just good vibes and shared paddling trauma bonding. The river itself? Just enough rapids to make us scream-laugh, plus plenty of chill spots where we could float, swim, or yeet ourselves off rocks like majestic river creatures. It was basically summer camp, adrenaline edition. Speaking of lunch: we expected, like, a soggy sandwich and a dream. What we got was a deluxe box lunch -- huge, delicious, and teen-boy approved (which is saying something). Energy fully restored. We were ready to conquer the next round of splashes. By the end of the day, we were soaked, sun-drenched, mildly sore, and so happy. JP made the whole experience feel like a guided nature documentary with more laughs and fewer khakis. Book the trip. Ask for JP. Make friends on the raft. Eat the lunch. Jump in the river. Live your best life.

My mother was in Colorado visiting from the east cost so I took her and my gf on the day ride…read morethrough the Sangre de Cristo mountains offered by Bear Basin. Mike was great as a guide! He was very personable answering questions, explaining the plan for the day, and making great conversation along the ride. The three of us had some horseback experience but he made sure we were all comfortable before we started out on the trail. The views at the lake were awesome and they even had a nice packed lunch for us to enjoy when we took a break. Some might be hesitant for the mountains ride even though the cost is reasonable but it's worth it to experience the mountains on the back of a horse!

This place is fantastic! Lee and Mike were great with kids and great to talk to and led us on a…read moregreat two hour ride through some beautiful country. Highly recommend checking them out!

Came in from Wichita, KS celebrating a friend's bachelor party. We we were split up into two groups…read moreof four per raft. It was an excellent time!! The guides were amazing, the river was rapid, and there were some spots to get out of the raft and jump in. The photographer made us all look good too which is a bonus. Don't miss out on this experience with Raft Masters!

We went rafting on some class III and IV rapids today with raftmasters and it was a fantastic…read moreexperience. It felt well organized and safe but also very fun and all I could hope for. John-o was our guide and he was great. He did a good job reteaching us the basics and knew the river quite well. Outside of that, he had some good geological knowledge and dad jokes as well. My buddy's wife couldn't come at the last second and they gave me a gift certificate which was cool as we thought he wouldn't get anything. The only thing I didn't love is there isn't anything to drink once you step on the bus so I would have brought some water but still highly recommend them.

Still love the drive. So fun with the winding, narrow in some spots 'road.' With the recent rains…read morethe road was not dusty and there were standing puddles to drive through. A little muddy in areas. The creek was flowing and sounded so peaceful. The wind blowing through the trees. Saw the arch in the rock face. Very cool. Encountered some vehicles during the drive and everyone made way. Nice and polite. Love this drive.

We all had great fun. The guides were funny and friendly. The river was incredible. The entire…read morefamily had a great time.

We had so much fun with Journey Quest! Our tour guide Malachi was so kind and a blast! They were…read morevery clear on explaining what to do and not, we felt very safe for being our FIRST time! There is also a photographer who follows your raft on the side of the freeway taking photos at the best times! We bought all the photos and was digitally sent. 10/10 super fun experience! Bring water shoes and bottled water! :)

Amazing!!! Very hot. Beautiful setting. Safe area. We will definitely return. Beautiful clean river.read more

Rustic? That's a stretch... but I loved it anyway…read more Had a great time at Dakota Hot Springs, but when they say "rustic," that might be giving it a little too much credit. Think more "DIY charm with deferred maintenance." Only one of the two showers in the men's bathroom worked, and the outdoor shower looked like it had retired early. The shade cloth overhead was thin, ripped, and flapping in the wind like it was waving a white flag. That said, the water itself? Perfect. The big pool stayed at a great temp, and if you wander into the "lobster pot," prepare to boil yourself like you're on the menu--it's hot hot. Lots of room to spread out and catch sun, which was a big plus. Now, the real warning: dusk. When the sun dips, the mosquitoes come out like they've been fasting for weeks. I heard it's thanks to the stagnant dump water nearby, and they make sure you know they're there. Pro tip: bring bug spray or plan your exit before happy hour for the skeeters. All in all--quirks, flapping tarps, and dive-bombing mosquitoes included--I'll definitely be back. Just don't come expecting "spa chic." This is a hot springs with character (and a sense of humor).

Had to wait for the shuttle ( Karen ) on numerous occasions for my disabled mom. They have 1 person…read moredriving the entire guest back and forth. Apparently no one wants to help her get people around.

As a California native who recently moved to Colorado, I enjoyed the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park!…read moreIt's a huge canyon that makes you feel small and I would argue that it's an iconic landmark of Colorado. My family and I opted to take the gondola from the office / main dining hall across the gorge and then zipline back. The line seems to move slow, but it's mainly for the gondolas with the clear floors. The other line moves a lot faster. Because we were doing the zipline back, we didn't feel the need to do the gondola with the clear floor. The views are majestic! It really makes you feel small and awestruck. The zipline was super fun and an awesome experience. I feel like it's little pricey, but the experience was still breathtaking! Plus, you'll the option to purchase your zipline photos and videos. The bridge itself is very cool. Nicknamed "America's bridge," it has the flags of all the states posted up throughout the bridge so it's fun to see people find their home states and take pics with the flags. There's also a playground area for kids and a theatre showroom. The BBQ restaurant by the theatre seemed delicious, at least it was busy when I walked by. The main dining hall has some decent standard options. They also have beer and some cocktails available for purchase, which is a plus for such a family friendly park. Would definitely recommend, especially to out of state visitors

100% WORTH IT!! :) I booked a private horseback riding date with my husband for Father's Day and we…read morehad one of the best days of our lives! Matt is extremely helpful, cool and knowledgeable about horses. He is an super experienced rider and he will work with anyone from beginners (people who have never even sat on a horse) to experts. He lets you set the pace and makes sure you are comfortable and having fun the whole ride. He always has his eye on the riders and will be right there in a flash if you need help. Also, his prices are WAY lower than anywhere else. Just stop what you're doing and call this guy. I promise you'll have an amazing time no matter your age or experience level with horses! I can't wait to go back!!!!!!!

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