Gunnison River

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Renew your relationship with the kids this summer away from TVs and computer games while viewing wildlife, stargazing and, of course, roasting marshmallows around the campfire. Kids are welcome on all of our adventures except for those listed as “adults only” and the CO School of Mines trips (minimum age 15). Gain a whole new sense of “family” while enjoying the outdoors together. This is also a great opportunity to invite grandparents so they can bond with the kids too!

Colorado canoeing on the Gunnison River will spark your sense of adventure with opportunities for hiking and exploring, floating in your lifejacket and camping along the river’s edge. During this Colorado canoe trip, you will be dwarfed by high walls of red sandstone and shale deposited during the age of the dinosaurs.  These canyons in the Colorado Plateau are truly magnificent and not soon forgotten. Massive cottonwoods stand on many river bends supporting the huge nests of blue herons, hawks and eagles. You may hike into Dominguez Canyon, a Wilderness Study Area, one of the most beautiful stops on the river. Hiking into the canyon will reveal deep, cool swimming holes, waterfalls and many ancient Indian petroglyphs (rock art panels). 1-day trips are 15 miles, 2 and 3-day trips are 31 miles, and 4 or 5-day trips are 42 miles. So canoe in Colorado on the Gunnison River with us!