Colorado River

Jul 24-26, 09

(Boulder Father/Daughter Trip)
Colorado River

Rating

Beginner

Minimum Age

6 years

Price

Adult: $335
Kids 6 - 12: $270

Pre April 15th price
(If paid in full)

Adult: $310

Deposit

$100/person

Trip Overview

This spectacular canyon country of the Colorado Plateau, including Ruby and Horsethief Canyons, features majestic walls of red sandstone and offers some of the best Colorado canoeing and Colorado sea kayaking. The river is gentle with occasional small Class I+ rapids to add spice to the journey (Class I is easy and Class V is difficult). Roads do not bound this portion of the river and the steep-walled canyons are accessible only from the river, giving the area a true wilderness setting.

You’ll be amazed at stands of shiny granite sculpted by water through the ages while paddling or floating in your life jacket past the remnants of ancient metamorphic rock, called Black Rock. Camping along the river’s banks, exploring a natural amphitheater with ancient Indian rock art or hiking into deep box canyons will leave you awed by the immensity of geologic time and the silence of the wilderness. This is BIG COUNTRY and a geologist’s paradise. Many of our educational classes focus on this area. This stretch of river near Grand Junction, CO, can accommodate either a canoe trip or sea kayak trip.

Special Information

This is a private trip.

Colorado River

Jul 18-19, 09

Family Trip (Single Parents & Kids)
Colorado River

Rating

Beginner

Minimum Age

6 years

Price

Adult: $225
Kids 6 - 12: $180

Pre April 15th price
(If paid in full)

Adult: $210

Deposit

$100/person

Trip Overview

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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!

This spectacular canyon country of the Colorado Plateau, including Ruby and Horsethief Canyons, features majestic walls of red sandstone and offers some of the best Colorado canoeing and Colorado sea kayaking. The river is gentle with occasional small Class I+ rapids to add spice to the journey (Class I is easy and Class V is difficult). Roads do not bound this portion of the river and the steep-walled canyons are accessible only from the river, giving the area a true wilderness setting.

You’ll be amazed at stands of shiny granite sculpted by water through the ages while paddling or floating in your life jacket past the remnants of ancient metamorphic rock, called Black Rock. Camping along the river’s banks, exploring a natural amphitheater with ancient Indian rock art or hiking into deep box canyons will leave you awed by the immensity of geologic time and the silence of the wilderness. This is BIG COUNTRY and a geologist’s paradise. Many of our educational classes focus on this area. This stretch of river near Grand Junction, CO, can accommodate either a canoe trip or sea kayak trip.

Special Information

Join other single parents and their children on the river this summer.  What a great way to bond with other like-minded adults and kids, and have a great outdoor experience too! Open to all.

Colorado River

Jul 10-12, 09

Geography (UNC Graduate Course)
Colorado River

Rating

Beginner

Minimum Age

18 years

Price

Adult: $265

Deposit

$100/person

Trip Overview

Geography Canoe Trips

Centennial partners with the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) and Professor Dr. James Dunn (970-351-2834; Email Dr. Dunn), for a 3-credit Geography course on the river. Credit classes include classroom sessions and are not discounted.

Learn about the power of water, wind, and weathering in a western environment. Explore all the exciting activity surrounding a moving river through geographic field exercises and developing a research plan as you explore the dramatic canyons and paddle the rivers. You will also be conducting scientific research for the Bureau of Land Management Salt Cedar Invasion Project.

This spectacular canyon country of the Colorado Plateau, including Ruby and Horsethief Canyons, features majestic walls of red sandstone and offers some of the best Colorado canoeing and Colorado sea kayaking. The river is gentle with occasional small Class I+ rapids to add spice to the journey (Class I is easy and Class V is difficult). Roads do not bound this portion of the river and the steep-walled canyons are accessible only from the river, giving the area a true wilderness setting.

You’ll be amazed at stands of shiny granite sculpted by water through the ages while paddling or floating in your life jacket past the remnants of ancient metamorphic rock, called Black Rock. Camping along the river’s banks, exploring a natural amphitheater with ancient Indian rock art or hiking into deep box canyons will leave you awed by the immensity of geologic time and the silence of the wilderness. This is BIG COUNTRY and a geologist’s paradise. Many of our educational classes focus on this area. This stretch of river near Grand Junction, CO, can accommodate either a canoe trip or sea kayak trip.

Special Information

This 3-credit graduate-level college course on River Geography is open to K-12 teachers either as a stand-alone graduate course or as part of a Graduate Certificate in Geography Education. See Dr. Dunn’s geography site for more details. The course requires two additional days in Grand Junction, CO (approximately 15+ miles from your river put-in location), following the river trip. Email Dr. Dunn for answers to your questions.

White River

Jun 12-14, 09

White River

Rating

Beginner & Intermediate

Minimum Age

6 years

Price

Adult: $320
Kids 6 - 12: $255

Pre April 15th price
(If paid in full)

Adult: $295

Deposit

$100/person

Trip Overview

When you canoe Utah, you won’t soon forget it. The White River, flowing westward 34 miles from Bonanza, Utah, near the Colorado and Utah border, has been referred to as the best canoeing in Utah. It is certainly the most remote wilderness area of any flat-water river stretch in the West. Few boaters have discovered the wild and secluded beauty of a Utah canoe trip through the White River Canyon. Wildlife abounds, including wild horse herds, antelope, deer and beaver. Fantastic hiking awaits you at the unusual geologic formations of Goblin City. Before or after your trip, you may wish to hike into Fantasy Canyon or Devil’s Playground, featuring other unique rock formations. The water on the White River is generally smooth with occasional rapids up to Class I in difficulty. Excellent camping is found in the cottonwood groves along the river.

Colorado River

Sep 10-13, 09

(Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado)
Colorado River

Rating

Beginner

Minimum Age

18 years

Price

Adult: $166

Deposit

$166

Trip Overview

This spectacular canyon country of the Colorado Plateau, including Ruby and Horsethief Canyons, features majestic walls of red sandstone and offers some of the best Colorado canoeing and Colorado sea kayaking. The river is gentle with occasional small Class I+ rapids to add spice to the journey (Class I is easy and Class V is difficult). Roads do not bound this portion of the river and the steep-walled canyons are accessible only from the river, giving the area a true wilderness setting.

You’ll be amazed at stands of shiny granite sculpted by water through the ages while paddling or floating in your life jacket past the remnants of ancient metamorphic rock, called Black Rock. Camping along the river’s banks, exploring a natural amphitheater with ancient Indian rock art or hiking into deep box canyons will leave you awed by the immensity of geologic time and the silence of the wilderness. This is BIG COUNTRY and a geologist’s paradise. Many of our educational classes focus on this area. This stretch of river near Grand Junction, CO, can accommodate either a canoe trip or sea kayak trip.

Special Information

This is a four-day trip sponsored by Volunteers For Outdoor Colorado (VOC). Volunteers will experience a fully-guided canoe trip.  Work will consist of planting cottonwood trees, campsite restoration and removing Tamarisk trees.  Participants will tent camp along the river’s edge and time will be allowed for hiking and nighttime entertainment.  Attending this trip is a great way to give back to the environment.

Must pay $166 in full at registration. There are no refunds.

San Juan Islands

Sep 7-10, 09

San Juan Islands

Rating

Beginner

Minimum Age

13 years

Price

Adult: $695

Deposit

$300/person

Trip Overview

San Juan Island sea kayaking has over 200 rocky, forested islands to explore, the San Juan Archipelago in Washington state, just south of the Canadian border, and is a superb kayak destination. You’ll experience the fun of paddling and camping on remote islands accessible only by boat! Harking back to an earlier time, the islands were used by the native Lummi and Swinomish tribes as summer fishing camps. The pristine waters of the San Juan and Gulf Islands are host to over 80 resident Orca whales. Other wildlife sightings may include minke whales, Dall’s porpoises, seals and eagles.

The San Juan Islands are home to an eclectic mix of artists, industry, and tourism. The beautiful environment, temperate weather and fascinating variety of marine mammals and bird species all add to the allure of the islands. Stepping off the ferry in Friday Harbor, you instantly feel the age of this ancient rock; it really is a different world. Islanders have a deep appreciation for the environment. This connection to the land and water echoes of times past, but not forgotten.

Your San Juan Island sea kayaking trip will include top quality sea kayak equipment, experienced naturalist guides and mouth-watering cuisine. We invite you to join us in San Juan Island kayaking.  Price does not include airfare, ferry transportation to Friday Harbor or pre-trip lodging.

Gunnison River

Sep 5-7, 09

Music Trips (D Squared)
Gunnison River

Rating

Beginner & Intermediate

Minimum Age

6 years

Price

Adult: $320
Kids 6 - 12: $285

Deposit

$100/person

Trip Overview

Music & Storytelling

Music has always played an important roll in the 24-year history of Centennial Canoe Outfitters.  The sounds of guitars under the stars and the crackle of the campfire seem to be magical. Plus, our guests have always been encouraged to join in the sing-a-longs or bring their favorite instrument.

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, Colorado’s newest designated Wilderness 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!

Read an article in the Durango Herald Newspaper about the Wilderness designation of the Escalante-Dominguez area on this river: Wild Idea

Special Information

The professional music duo of Don Charles and Deb Gessner, known as D Squared, will provide the evening entertainment on this trip. Playing contemporary American folk music with guitar and harp, they hail from Arizona.  They are natural storytellers with a sly wit. D Squared enchants audiences with tales of their beloved Southwest, and the rocks, stars, planets and critters that share it. What better setting to listen to their music and storytelling than under the stars on the river!

No preseason discounts.

Colorado River to Moab

Sep 5-7, 09

Colorado River to Moab

Rating

Intermediate

Minimum Age

13 years

Price

Adult: $320

Pre April 15th price
(If paid in full)

Adult: $295

Deposit

$100/person

Trip Overview

This legendary gateway into beautiful Moab is Utah’s crown jewel for breathtaking scenery! Canoe past the renowned jagged spires of Fisher Towers and the panoramic views of the snow-capped La Sal Mountains. You’ll encounter tributary streams such as Onion Creek, Ida Gulch and Professor and Castle Creeks as they join our 30-mile river stretch northwest of Moab, UT. This exciting river, flavored with rapids up to Class II in difficulty (Class I is easy and Class V is difficult), has sandy beaches providing ideal camping and fabulous vistas. Savor images of shadowed mountains, red rocks, green vegetation and cool water while canoeing in Utah on the Colorado River. You won’t believe your eyes—we guarantee it! Conducted through Wild Adventures / Moab Rafting, Moab, Utah. 

San Juan Islands

Aug 31- Sep 3, 09

San Juan Islands

Rating

Beginner

Minimum Age

13 years

Price

Adult: $695

Deposit

$300/person

Trip Overview

San Juan Island sea kayaking has over 200 rocky, forested islands to explore, the San Juan Archipelago in Washington state, just south of the Canadian border, and is a superb kayak destination. You’ll experience the fun of paddling and camping on remote islands accessible only by boat! Harking back to an earlier time, the islands were used by the native Lummi and Swinomish tribes as summer fishing camps. The pristine waters of the San Juan and Gulf Islands are host to over 80 resident Orca whales. Other wildlife sightings may include minke whales, Dall’s porpoises, seals and eagles.

The San Juan Islands are home to an eclectic mix of artists, industry, and tourism. The beautiful environment, temperate weather and fascinating variety of marine mammals and bird species all add to the allure of the islands. Stepping off the ferry in Friday Harbor, you instantly feel the age of this ancient rock; it really is a different world. Islanders have a deep appreciation for the environment. This connection to the land and water echoes of times past, but not forgotten.

Your San Juan Island sea kayaking trip will include top quality sea kayak equipment, experienced naturalist guides and mouth-watering cuisine. We invite you to join us in San Juan Island kayaking.  Price does not include airfare, ferry transportation to Friday Harbor or pre-trip lodging.

Gunnison River

Aug 28-30, 09

Yoga & Journaling
Gunnison River

Rating

Beginner & Intermediate

Minimum Age

13 years

Price

Adult: $320

Deposit

$100/person

Trip Overview

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Yoga is the perfect partner while enjoying the solitude of the river and the canyons. The journaling portion of the trip focuses on spiritual self-healing through different journaling styles and exercises. We will explore chakras and also incorporate guided meditations to gain a deeper insight into our own personal spirituality.

Participation in any of the above activities is optional. You may use your mattress pad or bring a yoga mat for yoga. Ground tarps will be provided. Please bring a journal notebook & pen.

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, Colorado’s newest designated Wilderness 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!

Read an article in the Durango Herald Newspaper about the Wilderness designation of the Escalante-Dominguez area on this river: Wild Idea

Special Information

Vinyasa Yoga instructor, Sophia Paul, will teach yoga and journaling. She currently is an adjunct professor at Red Rocks Community College where she has taught credit courses in Vinyasa Yoga, Reiki, and Journaling. She also teaches Vinyasa Yoga at Meadow Creek B&B and On The Move Fitness in Conifer. Yoga and the outdoors are Sophia’s passion, and she believes that combining the two makes “the sum greater than its parts.” Email Sophia for questions about the yoga and journaling.

Gunnison River

Aug 28-30, 09

(Happy Hikers)
Gunnison River

Rating

Beginner & Intermediate

Minimum Age

21 years

Price

Adult: $320

Pre April 15th price
(If paid in full)

Adult: $295

Deposit

$100/person

Trip Overview

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, Colorado’s newest designated Wilderness 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!

Read an article in the Durango Herald Newspaper about the Wilderness designation of the Escalante-Dominguez area on this river: Wild Idea

Special Information

This is a private trip. This 3-day adventure will cover a 42-mile section of the beautiful Gunnison River.  It begins in Delta, Colorado and concludes at Whitewater, with paddling each day.

Gunnison River

Aug 28-30, 09

Gunnison River

Rating

Beginner & Intermediate

Minimum Age

6 years

Price

Adult: $320
Kids 6 - 12: $255

Pre April 15th price
(If paid in full)

Adult: $295

Deposit

$100/person

Trip Overview

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, Colorado’s newest designated Wilderness 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!

Read an article in the Durango Herald Newspaper about the Wilderness designation of the Escalante-Dominguez area on this river: Wild Idea

Colorado River

Aug 22-23, 09

Sea Kayaking in Colorado
Colorado River

Rating

Beginner

Minimum Age

6 years

Price

Adult: $225
Kids 6 - 12: $180

Pre April 15th price
(If paid in full)

Adult: $210

Deposit

$100/person

Trip Overview

Sea Kayaking in Colorado

Our two-person sea kayaks are 16-feet long and are very comfortable and stable. Sleeker than a canoe, they will also travel faster. The only thing you’ll need to carry in your kayak is a camera and water bottle. All of your camping and personal gear will be transported down river on the support raft. 

Our sea kayak trip from either Loma or Fruita, Colorado (about 13 miles west of Grand Junction, Colorado), covers a 30-mile stretch of the Colorado River to Westwater, Utah. This spectacular canyon country of the Colorado Plateau, including Ruby and Horsethief Canyons, features majestic walls of red sandstone and offers some of the best paddling in Colorado. The river is gentle with occasional small Class I+ rapids to add spice to the journey. Roads do not bound this portion of the river and the steep-walled canyons are accessible only from the river, giving the area a true wilderness setting. This stretch of river can easily be navigated in a sea kayak.

You’ll be amazed at stands of shiny granite sculpted by water through the ages while paddling or floating in your lifejacket past the remnants of ancient metamorphic rock called Black Rock. Camping along the river’s banks, exploring a natural amphitheater with ancient Indian rock art or hiking into deep box canyons will leave you awed by the immensity of geologic time and the silence of the wilderness. This is BIG COUNTRY and a geologist’s paradise. Many of our educational classes focus on this area.

Colorado River

Aug 21-23, 09

(Denver Museum--Western Water Ways)
Colorado River

Rating

Beginner

Minimum Age

6 years

Price

Adult: $335
Kids 6 - 12: $280

Deposit

$100/person

Trip Overview

This spectacular canyon country of the Colorado Plateau, including Ruby and Horsethief Canyons, features majestic walls of red sandstone and offers some of the best Colorado canoeing and Colorado sea kayaking. The river is gentle with occasional small Class I+ rapids to add spice to the journey (Class I is easy and Class V is difficult). Roads do not bound this portion of the river and the steep-walled canyons are accessible only from the river, giving the area a true wilderness setting.

You’ll be amazed at stands of shiny granite sculpted by water through the ages while paddling or floating in your life jacket past the remnants of ancient metamorphic rock, called Black Rock. Camping along the river’s banks, exploring a natural amphitheater with ancient Indian rock art or hiking into deep box canyons will leave you awed by the immensity of geologic time and the silence of the wilderness. This is BIG COUNTRY and a geologist’s paradise. Many of our educational classes focus on this area. This stretch of river near Grand Junction, CO, can accommodate either a canoe trip or sea kayak trip.

Special Information

  • This trip is co-sponsored by the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. Open to the public.
  • Join the intrepid Bob Raynolds, PhD, and explore the geology, history, economics, and conservation of the western waterways. As a Denver Museum research associate in the Earth Sciences Department and a lead scientist on the Denver Basin Project, Raynolds has accrued a massive amount of knowledge about water resources in the Rocky Mountain Region. Learn about our water issues while enjoying a canoe paddle on one of our great western rivers!

Gunnison River

Aug 21-23, 09

(Erin Swank-Mike Wymore Private)
Gunnison River

Rating

Beginner & Intermediate

Minimum Age

6 years

Price

Adult: $320
Kids 6 - 12: $255

Deposit

$100/person

Trip Overview

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, Colorado’s newest designated Wilderness 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!

Read an article in the Durango Herald Newspaper about the Wilderness designation of the Escalante-Dominguez area on this river: Wild Idea

Special Information

This is a private trip for friends and family of Erin Swank and Mike Wymore.

Gunnison River

Aug 21-23, 09

Gunnison River

Rating

Beginner & Intermediate

Minimum Age

6 years

Price

Adult: $320
Kids 6 - 12: $255

Pre April 15th price
(If paid in full)

Adult: $295

Deposit

$100/person

Trip Overview

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, Colorado’s newest designated Wilderness 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!

Read an article in the Durango Herald Newspaper about the Wilderness designation of the Escalante-Dominguez area on this river: Wild Idea

San Juan Islands

Aug 17-20, 09

San Juan Islands

Rating

Beginner

Minimum Age

13 years

Price

Adult: $695

Deposit

$300/person

Trip Overview

San Juan Island sea kayaking has over 200 rocky, forested islands to explore, the San Juan Archipelago in Washington state, just south of the Canadian border, and is a superb kayak destination. You’ll experience the fun of paddling and camping on remote islands accessible only by boat! Harking back to an earlier time, the islands were used by the native Lummi and Swinomish tribes as summer fishing camps. The pristine waters of the San Juan and Gulf Islands are host to over 80 resident Orca whales. Other wildlife sightings may include minke whales, Dall’s porpoises, seals and eagles.

The San Juan Islands are home to an eclectic mix of artists, industry, and tourism. The beautiful environment, temperate weather and fascinating variety of marine mammals and bird species all add to the allure of the islands. Stepping off the ferry in Friday Harbor, you instantly feel the age of this ancient rock; it really is a different world. Islanders have a deep appreciation for the environment. This connection to the land and water echoes of times past, but not forgotten.

Your San Juan Island sea kayaking trip will include top quality sea kayak equipment, experienced naturalist guides and mouth-watering cuisine. We invite you to join us in San Juan Island kayaking.  Price does not include airfare, ferry transportation to Friday Harbor or pre-trip lodging.

Gunnison River

Aug 15-15, 09

Peach ‘n Paddle
Gunnison River

Rating

Beginner & Intermediate

Minimum Age

6 years

Price

Adult: $85
Kids 6 - 12: $75

Deposit

$85/adult and $75/Kid (6-12)

Trip Overview

Peach 'n Paddle

Our Peach ‘n Paddle weekend gives you the best of both worlds in western Colorado.  Combine a one-day canoe trip with a pure slice of Americana at the Palisade Peach Festival, running Thursday - Sunday, August 13-16, 2009.  Enjoy a serene canoe trip on the river Saturday and only 40 minutes away you can visit the Peach Festival either before or after your river adventure. And don’t forget to purchase a box of fresh, sweet peaches to take home!

The Palisade Peach Festival offers self-guided tours of the area’s fruit stands and wineries, historical tours of downtown Palisade, self-guided bike tours, Orchard and Farm Tours, and Tucan Coffee’s Roastery Tours. Friday evening kicks off the Peach Festival at Riverbend Park, complete with more than one hundred vendors and continuous entertainment. A highlight of Friday evening will be the Peach Festival fireworks. Area hotels fill up fast so make your reservations soon.

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, Colorado’s newest designated Wilderness 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!

Read an article in the Durango Herald Newspaper about the Wilderness designation of the Escalante-Dominguez area on this river: Wild Idea

Gunnison River

Aug 14-16, 09

Star Gazing (Denver Museum)
Gunnison River

Rating

Beginner & Intermediate

Minimum Age

6 years

Price

Adult: $320
Kids 6 - 12: $265

Deposit

$100/person

Trip Overview

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Away from all the city lights, the wilderness night sky is unbelievably clear allowing you to gaze at the constellations, Milky Way, and maybe galaxies beyond! We will have an astronomy expert providing interpretation. Join us on the river & don’t miss one falling star! 

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, Colorado’s newest designated Wilderness 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!

Read an article in the Durango Herald Newspaper about the Wilderness designation of the Escalante-Dominguez area on this river: Wild Idea

Special Information

  • This trip will coincide with the peak of the Perseid Meteor Shower in 2009.
  • The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is co-sponsoring this trip. General public welcome.
  • An interpreter from the Denver Museum will facilitate this trip, discussing astronomy as you watch the night sky and conducting fun workshops on this learning adventure.

Colorado River

Aug 7-9, 09

Sea Kayaking in Colorado (Ft. Collins Audubon)
Colorado River

Rating

Beginner

Minimum Age

6 years

Price

Adult: $335
Kids 6 - 12: $280

Deposit

$100/person

Trip Overview

Sea Kayaking in Colorado

Our two-person sea kayaks are 16-feet long and are very comfortable and stable. Sleeker than a canoe, they will also travel faster. The only thing you’ll need to carry in your kayak is a camera and water bottle. All of your camping and personal gear will be transported down river on the support raft. 

Our sea kayak trip from either Loma or Fruita, Colorado (about 13 miles west of Grand Junction, Colorado), covers a 30-mile stretch of the Colorado River to Westwater, Utah. This spectacular canyon country of the Colorado Plateau, including Ruby and Horsethief Canyons, features majestic walls of red sandstone and offers some of the best paddling in Colorado. The river is gentle with occasional small Class I+ rapids to add spice to the journey. Roads do not bound this portion of the river and the steep-walled canyons are accessible only from the river, giving the area a true wilderness setting. This stretch of river can easily be navigated in a sea kayak.

You’ll be amazed at stands of shiny granite sculpted by water through the ages while paddling or floating in your lifejacket past the remnants of ancient metamorphic rock called Black Rock. Camping along the river’s banks, exploring a natural amphitheater with ancient Indian rock art or hiking into deep box canyons will leave you awed by the immensity of geologic time and the silence of the wilderness. This is BIG COUNTRY and a geologist’s paradise. Many of our educational classes focus on this area.

Special Information

This trip is for Audubon members only.

Gunnison River

Aug 7-9, 09

Western History
Gunnison River

Rating

Beginner & Intermediate

Minimum Age

6 years

Price

Adult: $320
Kids 6 - 12: $255

Deposit

$100/person

Trip Overview

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Join renowned Colorado historian, Professor Andrew Gulliford, while exploring the canyons of the Colorado Plateau by canoe and discussing its history and geography. Andrew will reveal the little known cowboy history of the Escalante and Dominguez Canyon areas and the colorful characters that helped shape the Grand Junction and Delta landscapes. The region’s first inhabitants, Spanish explorations, mineral booms and busts, farming and ranching, and twentieth century economic activities such as tourism and defense industries all contributed to this area. Explore how this combination of people, activities and environment helped create a distinct regional character and identity. There will be many fascinating western tales told around the campfire on this trip!

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, Colorado’s newest designated Wilderness 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!

Read an article in the Durango Herald Newspaper about the Wilderness designation of the Escalante-Dominguez area on this river: Wild Idea

Special Information

Professor Andrew Gulliford from Ft. Lewis College will facilitate this trip.

Colorado River

Aug 7-9, 09

Wine Tasting (Denver Zoo)
Colorado River

Rating

Beginner

Minimum Age

21 years

Price

Adult: $350

Deposit

$100/person

Trip Overview

Wine Tasting

This trip pairs some of Colorado’s finest wines and scenery. Plum Creek Winery in Palisade, Colorado, will co-sponsor and help facilitate this delightful weekend of wine tasting and education. Plum Creek is Colorado’s most award-winning winery and has received over 325 awards. They continue to excel in international, national and regional competition. During Happy Hour and the evening meal, they will feature their favorites and provide insight into the Colorado wine industry, different grapes and the making of wine, how to correctly taste wine and successfully pair it with food, and how its antioxidants are good for you.  Adults only.

This spectacular canyon country of the Colorado Plateau, including Ruby and Horsethief Canyons, features majestic walls of red sandstone and offers some of the best Colorado canoeing and Colorado sea kayaking. The river is gentle with occasional small Class I+ rapids to add spice to the journey (Class I is easy and Class V is difficult). Roads do not bound this portion of the river and the steep-walled canyons are accessible only from the river, giving the area a true wilderness setting.

You’ll be amazed at stands of shiny granite sculpted by water through the ages while paddling or floating in your life jacket past the remnants of ancient metamorphic rock, called Black Rock. Camping along the river’s banks, exploring a natural amphitheater with ancient Indian rock art or hiking into deep box canyons will leave you awed by the immensity of geologic time and the silence of the wilderness. This is BIG COUNTRY and a geologist’s paradise. Many of our educational classes focus on this area. This stretch of river near Grand Junction, CO, can accommodate either a canoe trip or sea kayak trip.

Special Information

This trip is co-sponsored by the Denver Zoo who will provide a representative on the trip. Open to all adults.

Colorado River Upper

Aug 7-9, 09

Colorado River Upper

Rating

Intermediate

Minimum Age

13 years

Price

Adult: $320

Pre April 15th price
(If paid in full)

Adult: $295

Deposit

$100/person

Trip Overview

This is what canoeing in Colorado is all about! Your canoe trip will cover a 30-mile stretch of spectacular canyon country northwest of Vail, CO. A stunning landscape of pine trees and multi-colored sandstone formations with some volcanic intrusions line this exciting section of river that lies just 155 miles from Denver, CO. The Bull Gulch Wilderness Study Area borders the river and provides excellent trout fishing. So don’t forget your fishing rod (Colorado fishing license is required). You’ll find yourself camping in forested areas along the river. After your canoe trip, you might also consider a relaxing visit to Glenwood Springs and their natural hot mineral springs pool and vapor caves, located just 19 miles to the west.

This section of the Colorado River features several Class II-III rapids mixed with flat water (Class I is easy and Class V is difficult).  At least one experienced paddler per boat is recommended; children should be 13 years of age or older. Colorado River canoeing also provides opportunities to “tether and float” your boat alongside the few, short Class III rapids.

Green River

Aug 5-9, 09

Music Trips (Small Potatoes)
Green River

Rating

Beginner

Minimum Age

6 years

Price

Adult: $545
Kids 6 - 12: $495

Deposit

$100/person

Trip Overview

Music & Storytelling

Music has always played an important roll in the 24-year history of Centennial Canoe Outfitters.  The sounds of guitars under the stars and the crackle of the campfire seem to be magical. Plus, our guests have always been encouraged to join in the sing-a-longs or bring their favorite instrument.

This Utah canoe trip is an unforgettable odyssey. Paddling the spectacular 60-mile section of the Green River from Crystal Geyser south of Green River, UT, as it winds towards Mineral Bottom, just north of Canyonlands National Park, is the trip of a lifetime. Between the town of Green River, Utah, and Canyonlands National Park is part of the longest stretch of quiet wilderness water in the lower 48 states. As you canoe the Green River, the moving panorama is incomparable. The twisting, looping river winds its way between sheer, colorful sandstone walls, hundreds of feet high. Vast canyon systems and water channels branch in all directions, inviting hiking and exploring as well as providing excellent camping. Highlights may include hiking to Bow Knot Bend, the canyons of Trin-Alcove, plus Horseshoe Canyon. Old settler’s cabins, abandoned mines, historic outlaw hideouts, caves, ancient Fremont Indian petroglyphs (rock art panels a.d. 500-1200), and lush hidden springs await those who pass this way. Oftentimes, a layover day will be built into the trip for hiking. As you retrace Major John Wesley Powell’s 1869 route when he first floated this river and documented the area, remember his words describing his mission: “...to fill in the last white space on the map...”

The trip will begin in Moab, UT, where a local tour operator will transport passengers to the Green River entry point. Cars can be stored with the operator at no charge.

Special Information

Small Potatoes is Jacquie Manning and Rich Prezioso.  This Chicago-based duo has been touring on the folk circuit since 1993 and in that time they’ve become sought-after regulars at many clubs and coffeehouses across the U.S.  They have made repeat appearances at major folk festivals, including the Kerrville Folk Festival, the Walnut Valley Folk Festival, and Philadelphia Folk Festival. They were one of the “most requested” acts at the 1999 Falcon Ridge New Artist Showcase.  Jacquie is also a past winner of the Kerrville New Folk Songwriting Contest.

They call themselves eclecto-maniacs.  They describe their music as “Celtic to Cowboy” and say it has taken them “years of careful indecision” to come up with a mix of music that ranges from country, blues, and swing to Irish, with songwriting that touches on all of those styles and more.  Their four recordings, “Alive!”, “Waltz of the Wallflowers”, “Time Flies”, and “Raw” cover all these styles.  They both sing, they both play guitars and an array of other instruments.  They even yodel.  Dirty Linen Magazine called them “one of the most polished, inventive, and entertaining shows on the circuit.” Sing Out Magazine called them “wonderfully eclectic” and said “Small Potatoes might well be leading mainstays on the folk scene for years to come.”

San Juan Islands

Aug 3-6, 09

(Denver Audubon Society)
San Juan Islands

Rating

Beginner

Minimum Age

13 years

Price

Adult: $795

Deposit

$300/person

Trip Overview

San Juan Island sea kayaking has over 200 rocky, forested islands to explore, the San Juan Archipelago in Washington state, just south of the Canadian border, and is a superb kayak destination. You’ll experience the fun of paddling and camping on remote islands accessible only by boat! Harking back to an earlier time, the islands were used by the native Lummi and Swinomish tribes as summer fishing camps. The pristine waters of the San Juan and Gulf Islands are host to over 80 resident Orca whales. Other wildlife sightings may include minke whales, Dall’s porpoises, seals and eagles.

The San Juan Islands are home to an eclectic mix of artists, industry, and tourism. The beautiful environment, temperate weather and fascinating variety of marine mammals and bird species all add to the allure of the islands. Stepping off the ferry in Friday Harbor, you instantly feel the age of this ancient rock; it really is a different world. Islanders have a deep appreciation for the environment. This connection to the land and water echoes of times past, but not forgotten.

Your San Juan Island sea kayaking trip will include top quality sea kayak equipment, experienced naturalist guides and mouth-watering cuisine. We invite you to join us in San Juan Island kayaking.  Price does not include airfare, ferry transportation to Friday Harbor or pre-trip lodging.

San Juan Islands

Aug 3-5, 09

Women Only
San Juan Islands

Rating

Beginner

Minimum Age

13 years

Price

Adult: $549

Deposit

$300/person

Trip Overview

Women Only

Sometimes it’s nice not having to deal with the opposite gender for a couple of days. Imagine a weekend with no cell phones or makeup and waking up to the sound of the water.  Get a group of your girlfriends together and join our yearly Women’s Retreat, aka “Floating Women’s Convention” for women only and make new friends or catch up with old ones!

San Juan Island sea kayaking has over 200 rocky, forested islands to explore, the San Juan Archipelago in Washington state, just south of the Canadian border, and is a superb kayak destination. You’ll experience the fun of paddling and camping on remote islands accessible only by boat! Harking back to an earlier time, the islands were used by the native Lummi and Swinomish tribes as summer fishing camps. The pristine waters of the San Juan and Gulf Islands are host to over 80 resident Orca whales. Other wildlife sightings may include minke whales, Dall’s porpoises, seals and eagles.

The San Juan Islands are home to an eclectic mix of artists, industry, and tourism. The beautiful environment, temperate weather and fascinating variety of marine mammals and bird species all add to the allure of the islands. Stepping off the ferry in Friday Harbor, you instantly feel the age of this ancient rock; it really is a different world. Islanders have a deep appreciation for the environment. This connection to the land and water echoes of times past, but not forgotten.

Your San Juan Island sea kayaking trip will include top quality sea kayak equipment, experienced naturalist guides and mouth-watering cuisine. We invite you to join us in San Juan Island kayaking.  Price does not include airfare, ferry transportation to Friday Harbor or pre-trip lodging.

Gunnison River

Jul 31- Aug 2, 09

Beer Tasting (Denver Zoo)
Gunnison River

Rating

Beginner & Intermediate

Minimum Age

21 years

Price

Adult: $335

Deposit

$100/person

Trip Overview

Canoe & Brew

Join Jeff Brown, President of Boulder Beer Company (Colorado’s 1st microbrewery), for a unique and educational look into the micro brewing beer industry and how it differs from macro breweries. The best part will be sampling various styles of beer and learning how they are made. After a day spent outdoors paddling and hiking, a cold beer around the campsite sure sounds great. Don’t worry, we will keep the beer cold! Adults only. 

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, Colorado’s newest designated Wilderness 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!

Read an article in the Durango Herald Newspaper about the Wilderness designation of the Escalante-Dominguez area on this river: Wild Idea

Special Information

This trip is co-sponsored by the Denver Zoo who will provide a representative on the trip. This trip is open to all adults.

Colorado River

Jul 31- Aug 2, 09

Sea Kayaking in Colorado
Colorado River

Rating

Beginner

Minimum Age

6 years

Price

Adult: $335
Kids 6 - 12: $270

Pre April 15th price
(If paid in full)

Adult: $310
Kids 6 - 12: $270

Deposit

$100/person

Trip Overview

Sea Kayaking in Colorado

Our two-person sea kayaks are 16-feet long and are very comfortable and stable. Sleeker than a canoe, they will also travel faster. The only thing you’ll need to carry in your kayak is a camera and water bottle. All of your camping and personal gear will be transported down river on the support raft. 

Our sea kayak trip from either Loma or Fruita, Colorado (about 13 miles west of Grand Junction, Colorado), covers a 30-mile stretch of the Colorado River to Westwater, Utah. This spectacular canyon country of the Colorado Plateau, including Ruby and Horsethief Canyons, features majestic walls of red sandstone and offers some of the best paddling in Colorado. The river is gentle with occasional small Class I+ rapids to add spice to the journey. Roads do not bound this portion of the river and the steep-walled canyons are accessible only from the river, giving the area a true wilderness setting. This stretch of river can easily be navigated in a sea kayak.

You’ll be amazed at stands of shiny granite sculpted by water through the ages while paddling or floating in your lifejacket past the remnants of ancient metamorphic rock called Black Rock. Camping along the river’s banks, exploring a natural amphitheater with ancient Indian rock art or hiking into deep box canyons will leave you awed by the immensity of geologic time and the silence of the wilderness. This is BIG COUNTRY and a geologist’s paradise. Many of our educational classes focus on this area.

Green River

Jul 29- Aug 2, 09

Geology (CO School of Mines)
Green River

Rating

Beginner

Minimum Age

15 years

Price

Adult: $545
Students: $663

Pre April 15th price
(If paid in full)

Adult: $495

Deposit

$100/person

Trip Overview

Geology

Take a huge step into the geologic past and marvel at a landscape created over 260 million years ago when dinosaurs, not “cowboys,” roamed the Wild West. Many of our geology trips travel through the Colorado Plateau which encompasses a 4-state region. Geologists travel from all over the world to visit these magnificent rock formations. Centennial will provide a geology expert on these trips, available to answer your questions and explain how the canyons got there. Learn while you have fun!

This Utah canoe trip is an unforgettable odyssey. Paddling the spectacular 60-mile section of the Green River from Crystal Geyser south of Green River, UT, as it winds towards Mineral Bottom, just north of Canyonlands National Park, is the trip of a lifetime. Between the town of Green River, Utah, and Canyonlands National Park is part of the longest stretch of quiet wilderness water in the lower 48 states. As you canoe the Green River, the moving panorama is incomparable. The twisting, looping river winds its way between sheer, colorful sandstone walls, hundreds of feet high. Vast canyon systems and water channels branch in all directions, inviting hiking and exploring as well as providing excellent camping. Highlights may include hiking to Bow Knot Bend, the canyons of Trin-Alcove, plus Horseshoe Canyon. Old settler’s cabins, abandoned mines, historic outlaw hideouts, caves, ancient Fremont Indian petroglyphs (rock art panels a.d. 500-1200), and lush hidden springs await those who pass this way. Oftentimes, a layover day will be built into the trip for hiking. As you retrace Major John Wesley Powell’s 1869 route when he first floated this river and documented the area, remember his words describing his mission: “...to fill in the last white space on the map...”

The trip will begin in Moab, UT, where a local tour operator will transport passengers to the Green River entry point. Cars can be stored with the operator at no charge.

Special Information

Centennial teams up with the Colorado School of Mines (303-273-3303) to offer a geology class for teachers (K-12) and for general interest to the public. This combined one-day class session and 5-day canoe trip earns 3 continuing ed credits for teachers. The pretrip class for students will be at the CO School of Mines, Berthoud Hall, from 9 am to 4:30 pm, on Monday, July 27, 2009. Former participants in level I of this class can qualify for Level II credit by completing a special project to be determined by the instructor and conducted concurrently with the basic class offering. Non teachers may take the full course for the student price and have a reserved seat. Non credit, discounted seats, for the canoe trip only (at regular canoe trip prices), are based on space availability. Ages 15 and up.

Ed Adams, Geologist, will be the instructor on this trip.  While on the river, he will be conducting labs and lecturing. Ed has been teaching our river Geology trips since 2003 and continuously receives outstanding evaluations from his students.  His credentials are as follows:

  • Licensed Colorado Educator 20 years
  • Masters Degree in Earth Sciences
  • Extensive teaching experience in both secondary and post-secondary schools
  • Projects include:
    • Glacial history of the Colorado Rockies
    • Early history of the Pleiades star cluster
    • Depositional changes in response to drought on the Colorado Plateau
    • Water testing for high school students
    • Particle transport in summer energy regimes
    • Teaching teachers how to have fun in geology



    Gunnison River

    Jul 25-26, 09

    Gunnison River

    Rating

    Beginner & Intermediate

    Minimum Age

    6 years

    Price

    Adult: $225
    Kids 6 - 12: $180

    Pre April 15th price
    (If paid in full)

    Adult: $210

    Deposit

    $100/person

    Trip Overview

    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, Colorado’s newest designated Wilderness 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!

    Read an article in the Durango Herald Newspaper about the Wilderness designation of the Escalante-Dominguez area on this river: Wild Idea

    Colorado River

    Jul 24-26, 09

    Star Gazing
    Colorado River

    Rating

    Beginner

    Minimum Age

    6 years

    Price

    Adult: $335
    Kids 6 - 12: $270

    Pre April 15th price
    (If paid in full)

    Adult: $310
    Kids 6 - 12: $270

    Deposit

    $100/person

    Trip Overview

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    Away from all the city lights, the wilderness night sky is unbelievably clear allowing you to gaze at the constellations, Milky Way, and maybe galaxies beyond! We will have an astronomy expert providing interpretation. Join us on the river & don’t miss one falling star! 

    This spectacular canyon country of the Colorado Plateau, including Ruby and Horsethief Canyons, features majestic walls of red sandstone and offers some of the best Colorado canoeing and Colorado sea kayaking. The river is gentle with occasional small Class I+ rapids to add spice to the journey (Class I is easy and Class V is difficult). Roads do not bound this portion of the river and the steep-walled canyons are accessible only from the river, giving the area a true wilderness setting.

    You’ll be amazed at stands of shiny granite sculpted by water through the ages while paddling or floating in your life jacket past the remnants of ancient metamorphic rock, called Black Rock. Camping along the river’s banks, exploring a natural amphitheater with ancient Indian rock art or hiking into deep box canyons will leave you awed by the immensity of geologic time and the silence of the wilderness. This is BIG COUNTRY and a geologist’s paradise. Many of our educational classes focus on this area. This stretch of river near Grand Junction, CO, can accommodate either a canoe trip or sea kayak trip.

    Special Information

    Learn about the heavens from Tito Salas, our Fiske Planetarium astronomy expert, on this astronomy canoe trip. This will be Tito’s seventh year as trip instructor and our customers always rave about his knowledge of astronomy and his humor and energy. Tito will also be giving a private lecture to trip participants and any friends that they wish to invite at the Fiske Planetarium on the University of Colorado campus in Boulder, CO, to help familiarize them with the skies. The free lecture at Fiske Planetarium is July 21, 2009, from 7:30 pm - 9 pm.

    Colorado River to Moab

    Jul 24-26, 09

    Colorado River to Moab

    Rating

    Intermediate

    Minimum Age

    13 years

    Price

    Adult: $320

    Pre April 15th price
    (If paid in full)

    Adult: $295

    Deposit

    $100/person

    Trip Overview

    This legendary gateway into beautiful Moab is Utah’s crown jewel for breathtaking scenery! Canoe past the renowned jagged spires of Fisher Towers and the panoramic views of the snow-capped La Sal Mountains. You’ll encounter tributary streams such as Onion Creek, Ida Gulch and Professor and Castle Creeks as they join our 30-mile river stretch northwest of Moab, UT. This exciting river, flavored with rapids up to Class II in difficulty (Class I is easy and Class V is difficult), has sandy beaches providing ideal camping and fabulous vistas. Savor images of shadowed mountains, red rocks, green vegetation and cool water while canoeing in Utah on the Colorado River. You won’t believe your eyes—we guarantee it! Conducted through Wild Adventures / Moab Rafting, Moab, Utah. 

    San Juan Islands

    Jul 20-23, 09

    San Juan Islands

    Rating

    Beginner

    Minimum Age

    13 years

    Price

    Adult: $695

    Deposit

    $300/person

    Trip Overview

    San Juan Island sea kayaking has over 200 rocky, forested islands to explore, the San Juan Archipelago in Washington state, just south of the Canadian border, and is a superb kayak destination. You’ll experience the fun of paddling and camping on remote islands accessible only by boat! Harking back to an earlier time, the islands were used by the native Lummi and Swinomish tribes as summer fishing camps. The pristine waters of the San Juan and Gulf Islands are host to over 80 resident Orca whales. Other wildlife sightings may include minke whales, Dall’s porpoises, seals and eagles.

    The San Juan Islands are home to an eclectic mix of artists, industry, and tourism. The beautiful environment, temperate weather and fascinating variety of marine mammals and bird species all add to the allure of the islands. Stepping off the ferry in Friday Harbor, you instantly feel the age of this ancient rock; it really is a different world. Islanders have a deep appreciation for the environment. This connection to the land and water echoes of times past, but not forgotten.

    Your San Juan Island sea kayaking trip will include top quality sea kayak equipment, experienced naturalist guides and mouth-watering cuisine. We invite you to join us in San Juan Island kayaking.  Price does not include airfare, ferry transportation to Friday Harbor or pre-trip lodging.

    San Juan Islands

    Jul 20-22, 09

    Women Only
    San Juan Islands

    Rating

    Beginner

    Minimum Age

    13 years

    Price

    Adult: $549

    Deposit

    $300/person

    Trip Overview

    Women Only

    Sometimes it’s nice not having to deal with the opposite gender for a couple of days. Imagine a weekend with no cell phones or makeup and waking up to the sound of the water.  Get a group of your girlfriends together and join our yearly Women’s Retreat, aka “Floating Women’s Convention” for women only and make new friends or catch up with old ones!

    San Juan Island sea kayaking has over 200 rocky, forested islands to explore, the San Juan Archipelago in Washington state, just south of the Canadian border, and is a superb kayak destination. You’ll experience the fun of paddling and camping on remote islands accessible only by boat! Harking back to an earlier time, the islands were used by the native Lummi and Swinomish tribes as summer fishing camps. The pristine waters of the San Juan and Gulf Islands are host to over 80 resident Orca whales. Other wildlife sightings may include minke whales, Dall’s porpoises, seals and eagles.

    The San Juan Islands are home to an eclectic mix of artists, industry, and tourism. The beautiful environment, temperate weather and fascinating variety of marine mammals and bird species all add to the allure of the islands. Stepping off the ferry in Friday Harbor, you instantly feel the age of this ancient rock; it really is a different world. Islanders have a deep appreciation for the environment. This connection to the land and water echoes of times past, but not forgotten.

    Your San Juan Island sea kayaking trip will include top quality sea kayak equipment, experienced naturalist guides and mouth-watering cuisine. We invite you to join us in San Juan Island kayaking.  Price does not include airfare, ferry transportation to Friday Harbor or pre-trip lodging.

    Gunnison River

    Jul 17-19, 09

    Gunnison River

    Rating

    Beginner & Intermediate

    Minimum Age

    6 years

    Price

    Adult: $320
    Kids 6 - 12: $255

    Pre April 15th price
    (If paid in full)

    Adult: $295

    Deposit

    $100/person

    Trip Overview

    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, Colorado’s newest designated Wilderness 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!

    Read an article in the Durango Herald Newspaper about the Wilderness designation of the Escalante-Dominguez area on this river: Wild Idea

    Gunnison River

    Jul 17-19, 09

    Astronomy in the Wilderness (CO School of Mines)
    Gunnison River

    Rating

    Beginner & Intermediate

    Minimum Age

    15 years

    Price

    Adult: $320
    Students: $414

    Pre April 15th price
    (If paid in full)

    Adult: $295

    Deposit

    $100/person

    Trip Overview

    Astronomy in the Wilderness

    Centennial teams up with the Colorado School of Mines (303-273-3303) to offer an astronomy class for teachers (K-12) and for general interest to the public. The wilderness night sky is a phenomenal environment for learning more about our solar system, sunspots, constellations, deep sky objects, and astronomy activities for the classroom. This combined 1-day class session and 3-day canoe trip earns 2 continuing ed credits for K-12 teachers. The pretrip class for students will be at the Colorado University Fiske Planetarium in Boulder, CO, the Wednesday prior to the canoe trip from 1 pm - 8:30 pm. Former participants in level I of this class can qualify for Level II credit by completing a special project to be determined by the instructor and conducted concurrently with the basic class offering. Level II participants will attend the lecture on the Wednesday prior to the canoe trip at the Fiske Planetarium from 4 pm to 9:30 pm and will participate in a special 2-hour project in the field. Detailed class information will be mailed to all participants.

    Non teachers may take the full course for the student price and have a reserved seat. Non credit, discounted seats, for the canoe trip only (at regular canoe trip prices), are based on space availability. What better opportunity to have fun on the river and learn while you’re at it! Ages 15 and up.

    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, Colorado’s newest designated Wilderness 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!

    Read an article in the Durango Herald Newspaper about the Wilderness designation of the Escalante-Dominguez area on this river: Wild Idea

    Special Information

    Our instructor, Sanlyn Buxner, has been teaching this course with Centennial Canoe since 2003 and consistently gets rave reviews. Some of her background highlights are:

    • Ph.D. student at the University of Arizona in astronomy education
    • Education and Public Outreach manager for the Mars Odyssey Gamma Ray Spectrometer where she performs education and public outreach work for the newest mission to Mars, the Mars Phoenix Lander
    • Worked in astronomy education for the past 10 years, including K-12 classroom, college classrooms, museums, university outreach, and teacher professional development
    • Member of the Conceptual Astronomy and Physics Education Research team

    Colorado River

    Jul 17-18, 09

    (Phil Lyon Private)
    Colorado River

    Rating

    Beginner

    Minimum Age

    21 years

    Price

    Adult: $225

    Deposit

    $100/person

    Trip Overview

    This spectacular canyon country of the Colorado Plateau, including Ruby and Horsethief Canyons, features majestic walls of red sandstone and offers some of the best Colorado canoeing and Colorado sea kayaking. The river is gentle with occasional small Class I+ rapids to add spice to the journey (Class I is easy and Class V is difficult). Roads do not bound this portion of the river and the steep-walled canyons are accessible only from the river, giving the area a true wilderness setting.

    You’ll be amazed at stands of shiny granite sculpted by water through the ages while paddling or floating in your life jacket past the remnants of ancient metamorphic rock, called Black Rock. Camping along the river’s banks, exploring a natural amphitheater with ancient Indian rock art or hiking into deep box canyons will leave you awed by the immensity of geologic time and the silence of the wilderness. This is BIG COUNTRY and a geologist’s paradise. Many of our educational classes focus on this area. This stretch of river near Grand Junction, CO, can accommodate either a canoe trip or sea kayak trip.

    Special Information

    This is a private trip for teachers and friends of Phil Lyon.

    Colorado River

    Jul 10-12, 09

    Wine Tasting (Denver Museum)
    Colorado River

    Rating

    Beginner

    Minimum Age

    21 years

    Price

    Adult: $335

    Deposit

    $100/person

    Trip Overview

    Wine Tasting

    This trip pairs some of Colorado’s finest wines and scenery. Plum Creek Winery in Palisade, Colorado, will co-sponsor and help facilitate this delightful weekend of wine tasting and education. Plum Creek is Colorado’s most award-winning winery and has received over 325 awards. They continue to excel in international, national and regional competition. During Happy Hour and the evening meal, they will feature their favorites and provide insight into the Colorado wine industry, different grapes and the making of wine, how to correctly taste wine and successfully pair it with food, and how its antioxidants are good for you.  Adults only.

    This spectacular canyon country of the Colorado Plateau, including Ruby and Horsethief Canyons, features majestic walls of red sandstone and offers some of the best Colorado canoeing and Colorado sea kayaking. The river is gentle with occasional small Class I+ rapids to add spice to the journey (Class I is easy and Class V is difficult). Roads do not bound this portion of the river and the steep-walled canyons are accessible only from the river, giving the area a true wilderness setting.

    You’ll be amazed at stands of shiny granite sculpted by water through the ages while paddling or floating in your life jacket past the remnants of ancient metamorphic rock, called Black Rock. Camping along the river’s banks, exploring a natural amphitheater with ancient Indian rock art or hiking into deep box canyons will leave you awed by the immensity of geologic time and the silence of the wilderness. This is BIG COUNTRY and a geologist’s paradise. Many of our educational classes focus on this area. This stretch of river near Grand Junction, CO, can accommodate either a canoe trip or sea kayak trip.

    Special Information

    • This is a Denver Museum of Nature & Science sponsored trip. General public welcome.
    • Denver Museum trip facilitator, Dr. Bridget Coughlin, will also be providing discussions on food and your health on this learning adventure. Special focus will be on caffeine and how it works inside your brain and if there is any truth to some foods being aphrodisiacs! See her bio.

    Gunnison River

    Jul 10-12, 09

    Western History
    Gunnison River

    Rating

    Beginner & Intermediate

    Minimum Age

    6 years

    Price

    Adult: $320
    Kids 6 - 12: $255

    Deposit

    $100/person

    Trip Overview

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    Join renowned Colorado historian, Professor Andrew Gulliford, while exploring the canyons of the Colorado Plateau by canoe and discussing its history and geography. Andrew will reveal the little known cowboy history of the Escalante and Dominguez Canyon areas and the colorful characters that helped shape the Grand Junction and Delta landscapes. The region’s first inhabitants, Spanish explorations, mineral booms and busts, farming and ranching, and twentieth century economic activities such as tourism and defense industries all contributed to this area. Explore how this combination of people, activities and environment helped create a distinct regional character and identity. There will be many fascinating western tales told around the campfire on this trip!

    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, Colorado’s newest designated Wilderness 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!

    Read an article in the Durango Herald Newspaper about the Wilderness designation of the Escalante-Dominguez area on this river: Wild Idea

    Special Information

    Professor Andrew Gulliford from Ft. Lewis College will facilitate this trip.

    San Juan Islands

    Jul 6-9, 09

    San Juan Islands

    Rating

    Beginner

    Minimum Age

    13 years

    Price

    Adult: $695

    Deposit

    $300/person

    Trip Overview

    San Juan Island sea kayaking has over 200 rocky, forested islands to explore, the San Juan Archipelago in Washington state, just south of the Canadian border, and is a superb kayak destination. You’ll experience the fun of paddling and camping on remote islands accessible only by boat! Harking back to an earlier time, the islands were used by the native Lummi and Swinomish tribes as summer fishing camps. The pristine waters of the San Juan and Gulf Islands are host to over 80 resident Orca whales. Other wildlife sightings may include minke whales, Dall’s porpoises, seals and eagles.

    The San Juan Islands are home to an eclectic mix of artists, industry, and tourism. The beautiful environment, temperate weather and fascinating variety of marine mammals and bird species all add to the allure of the islands. Stepping off the ferry in Friday Harbor, you instantly feel the age of this ancient rock; it really is a different world. Islanders have a deep appreciation for the environment. This connection to the land and water echoes of times past, but not forgotten.

    Your San Juan Island sea kayaking trip will include top quality sea kayak equipment, experienced naturalist guides and mouth-watering cuisine. We invite you to join us in San Juan Island kayaking.  Price does not include airfare, ferry transportation to Friday Harbor or pre-trip lodging.

    White River

    Jul 3-5, 09

    (Colorado Historical Society)
    White River

    Rating

    Beginner & Intermediate

    Minimum Age

    18 years

    Price

    Adult: $335

    Pre April 15th price
    (If paid in full)

    Adult: $310

    Deposit

    $100/person

    Trip Overview

    When you canoe Utah, you won’t soon forget it. The White River, flowing westward 34 miles from Bonanza, Utah, near the Colorado and Utah border, has been referred to as the best canoeing in Utah. It is certainly the most remote wilderness area of any flat-water river stretch in the West. Few boaters have discovered the wild and secluded beauty of a Utah canoe trip through the White River Canyon. Wildlife abounds, including wild horse herds, antelope, deer and beaver. Fantastic hiking awaits you at the unusual geologic formations of Goblin City. Before or after your trip, you may wish to hike into Fantasy Canyon or Devil’s Playground, featuring other unique rock formations. The water on the White River is generally smooth with occasional rapids up to Class I in difficulty. Excellent camping is found in the cottonwood groves along the river.

    Special Information

    This is a private trip. Bill Convery is the State Historian for the Colorado Historical Society and will be accompanying this trip.  He will discuss the fascinating circumstances surrounding the Meeker Massacre.

    Gunnison River

    Jul 3-5, 09

    Gunnison River

    Rating

    Beginner & Intermediate

    Minimum Age

    6 years

    Price

    Adult: $320
    Kids 6 - 12: $255

    Pre April 15th price
    (If paid in full)

    Adult: $295

    Deposit

    $100/person

    Trip Overview

    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, Colorado’s newest designated Wilderness 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!

    Read an article in the Durango Herald Newspaper about the Wilderness designation of the Escalante-Dominguez area on this river: Wild Idea

    Dolores River

    Jul 3-5, 09

    Dolores River

    Rating

    Intermediate

    Minimum Age

    13 years

    Price

    Adult: $320

    Pre April 15th price
    (If paid in full)

    Adult: $295

    Deposit

    $100/person

    Trip Overview

    The Dolores River is a beautiful back-country river tucked away from normal travel in extreme western Colorado, approximately 50 miles southwest of Grand Junction, CO. Beginning at the confluence of the San Miguel and Dolores Rivers and winding up in Gateway, CO, this 30-mile section lies almost untouched by boaters. This Colorado canoe trip is the most suitable stretch for open canoes and consists of quiet water interspersed with rapids up to Class II and III in difficulty. The natural setting is spectacular with the river framed by massive red sandstone cliffs, hundreds of feet high. The scenery will test your photography skills because the vistas are magnificent!

    This remote area is steeped in local western history. The canyon was an escape route and hideout for Butch Cassidy and his Hole in the Wall Gang after robbing the Telluride bank in 1889. You’ll also see a large abandoned mining flume built in the 1890’s hanging suspended high above the river on the canyon walls.

    The Dolores River is recommended for those who are looking for adventure and a more challenging paddle. At least one experienced paddler per canoe is suggested; children should be 13 years of age or older. We will also be paddling with near-empty canoes which is very beneficial when negotiating the rapids of the Dolores. You will leave personal gear like clothes, tents, sleeping bags, coolers, etc., in your vehicle. Each morning we will shuttle the cars to the next riverside campsite.

    Green River

    Jul 1-5, 09

    (Denver Zoo)
    Green River

    Rating

    Beginner

    Minimum Age

    6 years

    Price

    Adult: $535
    Kids 6 - 12: $500

    Deposit

    $100/person

    Trip Overview

    This Utah canoe trip is an unforgettable odyssey. Paddling the spectacular 60-mile section of the Green River from Crystal Geyser south of Green River, UT, as it winds towards Mineral Bottom, just north of Canyonlands National Park, is the trip of a lifetime. Between the town of Green River, Utah, and Canyonlands National Park is part of the longest stretch of quiet wilderness water in the lower 48 states. As you canoe the Green River, the moving panorama is incomparable. The twisting, looping river winds its way between sheer, colorful sandstone walls, hundreds of feet high. Vast canyon systems and water channels branch in all directions, inviting hiking and exploring as well as providing excellent camping. Highlights may include hiking to Bow Knot Bend, the canyons of Trin-Alcove, plus Horseshoe Canyon. Old settler’s cabins, abandoned mines, historic outlaw hideouts, caves, ancient Fremont Indian petroglyphs (rock art panels a.d. 500-1200), and lush hidden springs await those who pass this way. Oftentimes, a layover day will be built into the trip for hiking. As you retrace Major John Wesley Powell’s 1869 route when he first floated this river and documented the area, remember his words describing his mission: “...to fill in the last white space on the map...”

    The trip will begin in Moab, UT, where a local tour operator will transport passengers to the Green River entry point. Cars can be stored with the operator at no charge.

    Special Information

    This trip will be facilitated by a Denver Zoo representative with fun workshops and discussions.

    San Juan Islands

    Jun 30- Jul 2, 09

    San Juan Islands

    Rating

    Beginner

    Minimum Age

    13 years

    Price

    Adult: $549

    Deposit

    $300/person

    Trip Overview

    San Juan Island sea kayaking has over 200 rocky, forested islands to explore, the San Juan Archipelago in Washington state, just south of the Canadian border, and is a superb kayak destination. You’ll experience the fun of paddling and camping on remote islands accessible only by boat! Harking back to an earlier time, the islands were used by the native Lummi and Swinomish tribes as summer fishing camps. The pristine waters of the San Juan and Gulf Islands are host to over 80 resident Orca whales. Other wildlife sightings may include minke whales, Dall’s porpoises, seals and eagles.

    The San Juan Islands are home to an eclectic mix of artists, industry, and tourism. The beautiful environment, temperate weather and fascinating variety of marine mammals and bird species all add to the allure of the islands. Stepping off the ferry in Friday Harbor, you instantly feel the age of this ancient rock; it really is a different world. Islanders have a deep appreciation for the environment. This connection to the land and water echoes of times past, but not forgotten.

    Your San Juan Island sea kayaking trip will include top quality sea kayak equipment, experienced naturalist guides and mouth-watering cuisine. We invite you to join us in San Juan Island kayaking.  Price does not include airfare, ferry transportation to Friday Harbor or pre-trip lodging.

    San Juan Islands

    Jun 29- Jul 2, 09

    San Juan Islands

    Rating

    Beginner

    Minimum Age

    13 years

    Price

    Adult: $695

    Deposit

    300

    Trip Overview

    San Juan Island sea kayaking has over 200 rocky, forested islands to explore, the San Juan Archipelago in Washington state, just south of the Canadian border, and is a superb kayak destination. You’ll experience the fun of paddling and camping on remote islands accessible only by boat! Harking back to an earlier time, the islands were used by the native Lummi and Swinomish tribes as summer fishing camps. The pristine waters of the San Juan and Gulf Islands are host to over 80 resident Orca whales. Other wildlife sightings may include minke whales, Dall’s porpoises, seals and eagles.

    The San Juan Islands are home to an eclectic mix of artists, industry, and tourism. The beautiful environment, temperate weather and fascinating variety of marine mammals and bird species all add to the allure of the islands. Stepping off the ferry in Friday Harbor, you instantly feel the age of this ancient rock; it really is a different world. Islanders have a deep appreciation for the environment. This connection to the land and water echoes of times past, but not forgotten.

    Your San Juan Island sea kayaking trip will include top quality sea kayak equipment, experienced naturalist guides and mouth-watering cuisine. We invite you to join us in San Juan Island kayaking.  Price does not include airfare, ferry transportation to Friday Harbor or pre-trip lodging.

    San Juan Islands

    Jun 29- Jul 1, 09

    Women Only
    San Juan Islands

    Rating

    Beginner

    Minimum Age

    13 years

    Price

    Adult: $549

    Deposit

    $300/person

    Trip Overview

    Women Only

    Sometimes it’s nice not having to deal with the opposite gender for a couple of days. Imagine a weekend with no cell phones or makeup and waking up to the sound of the water.  Get a group of your girlfriends together and join our yearly Women’s Retreat, aka “Floating Women’s Convention” for women only and make new friends or catch up with old ones!

    San Juan Island sea kayaking has over 200 rocky, forested islands to explore, the San Juan Archipelago in Washington state, just south of the Canadian border, and is a superb kayak destination. You’ll experience the fun of paddling and camping on remote islands accessible only by boat! Harking back to an earlier time, the islands were used by the native Lummi and Swinomish tribes as summer fishing camps. The pristine waters of the San Juan and Gulf Islands are host to over 80 resident Orca whales. Other wildlife sightings may include minke whales, Dall’s porpoises, seals and eagles.

    The San Juan Islands are home to an eclectic mix of artists, industry, and tourism. The beautiful environment, temperate weather and fascinating variety of marine mammals and bird species all add to the allure of the islands. Stepping off the ferry in Friday Harbor, you instantly feel the age of this ancient rock; it really is a different world. Islanders have a deep appreciation for the environment. This connection to the land and water echoes of times past, but not forgotten.

    Your San Juan Island sea kayaking trip will include top quality sea kayak equipment, experienced naturalist guides and mouth-watering cuisine. We invite you to join us in San Juan Island kayaking.  Price does not include airfare, ferry transportation to Friday Harbor or pre-trip lodging.

    Colorado River

    Jun 27-28, 09

    Family Trip
    Colorado River

    Rating

    Beginner

    Minimum Age

    6 years

    Price

    Adult: $225
    Kids 6 - 12: $180

    Pre April 15th price
    (If paid in full)

    Adult: $210
    Kids 6 - 12: $180

    Deposit

    $100/person

    Trip Overview

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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!

    This spectacular canyon country of the Colorado Plateau, including Ruby and Horsethief Canyons, features majestic walls of red sandstone and offers some of the best Colorado canoeing and Colorado sea kayaking. The river is gentle with occasional small Class I+ rapids to add spice to the journey (Class I is easy and Class V is difficult). Roads do not bound this portion of the river and the steep-walled canyons are accessible only from the river, giving the area a true wilderness setting.

    You’ll be amazed at stands of shiny granite sculpted by water through the ages while paddling or floating in your life jacket past the remnants of ancient metamorphic rock, called Black Rock. Camping along the river’s banks, exploring a natural amphitheater with ancient Indian rock art or hiking into deep box canyons will leave you awed by the immensity of geologic time and the silence of the wilderness. This is BIG COUNTRY and a geologist’s paradise. Many of our educational classes focus on this area. This stretch of river near Grand Junction, CO, can accommodate either a canoe trip or sea kayak trip.

    Special Information

    Open to all.

    Colorado River

    Jun 26-28, 09

    Beer Tasting
    Colorado River

    Rating

    Beginner

    Minimum Age

    21 years

    Price

    Adult: $335

    Pre April 15th price
    (If paid in full)

    Adult: $310

    Deposit

    $100/person

    Trip Overview

    Canoe & Brew

    Join Jeff Brown, President of Boulder Beer Company (Colorado’s 1st microbrewery), for a unique and educational look into the micro brewing beer industry and how it differs from macro breweries. The best part will be sampling various styles of beer and learning how they are made. After a day spent outdoors paddling and hiking, a cold beer around the campsite sure sounds great. Don’t worry, we will keep the beer cold! Adults only. 

    This spectacular canyon country of the Colorado Plateau, including Ruby and Horsethief Canyons, features majestic walls of red sandstone and offers some of the best Colorado canoeing and Colorado sea kayaking. The river is gentle with occasional small Class I+ rapids to add spice to the journey (Class I is easy and Class V is difficult). Roads do not bound this portion of the river and the steep-walled canyons are accessible only from the river, giving the area a true wilderness setting.

    You’ll be amazed at stands of shiny granite sculpted by water through the ages while paddling or floating in your life jacket past the remnants of ancient metamorphic rock, called Black Rock. Camping along the river’s banks, exploring a natural amphitheater with ancient Indian rock art or hiking into deep box canyons will leave you awed by the immensity of geologic time and the silence of the wilderness. This is BIG COUNTRY and a geologist’s paradise. Many of our educational classes focus on this area. This stretch of river near Grand Junction, CO, can accommodate either a canoe trip or sea kayak trip.

    Special Information

    Adults only.

    Gunnison River

    Jun 26-28, 09

    Music Trips (Mike and Amy Finders)
    Gunnison River

    Rating

    Beginner & Intermediate

    Minimum Age

    6 years

    Price

    Adult: $320
    Kids 6 - 12: $285

    Deposit

    $100/person

    Trip Overview

    Music & Storytelling

    Music has always played an important roll in the 24-year history of Centennial Canoe Outfitters.  The sounds of guitars under the stars and the crackle of the campfire seem to be magical. Plus, our guests have always been encouraged to join in the sing-a-longs or bring their favorite instrument.

    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, Colorado’s newest designated Wilderness 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!

    Read an article in the Durango Herald Newspaper about the Wilderness designation of the Escalante-Dominguez area on this river: Wild Idea

    Special Information

    Mike and Amy Finders’ music is an Americana hybrid of bluegrass, folk, and country with blues underpinnings that displays a personalized signature sound which sets them apart. Mike won the prestigious Chris Austin Songwriting Contest at Merlefest in Wilkesboro, NC in 2004 and 2005. A teacher for 17 years, Mike is now entering the classroom with his guitar, harmonica, and a love of history.  He is passionate about folk music - the music of the people. Come and enjoy the evening entertainment on this canoe trip with Mike and Amy and join the hand clappin’ and foot stompin’!

    North Platte River

    Jun 26-28, 09

    (Denver Museum)
    North Platte River

    Rating

    Beginner

    Minimum Age

    6 years

    Price

    Adult: $320
    Kids 6 - 12: $265

    Deposit

    $100/person

    Trip Overview

    Canoe Wyoming on the North Platte River near Saratoga, WY, through 33 miles of some of the most remote and varied scenery of any river we paddle. Large, spectacular bluffs and wide-open western vistas border this crystal clear river. Canoeing in Wyoming, you’ll find the wildlife plentiful. It is not uncommon to encounter deer, antelope, blue herons, Canadian geese, a flock of white pelicans and bald eagles in one mellow afternoon on the river. Fishermen will find this to be one of the best trout fishing streams in the West. So don’t forget to bring your fishing pole! (Wyoming fishing license required.)

    The area is also rich in the romance of the Old West. You will cross the historic Overland Trail, the wagon trail to the West. In this wilderness area, even the wagon wheel ruts are still visible in the dirt. After hiking past pioneer rock art on the canyon walls, you’ll visit a pioneer graveyard on the overlying bluffs. One can only imagine how they died. The North Platte River is truly a trip back in western history!

    In addition, the resort town of Saratoga, WY, is well known for its Hobo Hot Springs, which are open to the public at no charge.

    Special Information

    • This trip is co-sponsored by the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. Public is welcome.
    • Ron Beane, Denver Museum Zoology Research Associate, will facilitate the trip. Ron will help answer your questions and point out special interests, especially wildlife and their habitat, along the journey.

    Colorado River

    Jun 19-21, 09

    Geology (CO School of Mines)
    Colorado River

    Rating

    Beginner

    Minimum Age

    15 years

    Price

    Adult: $335
    Students: $424

    Pre April 15th price
    (If paid in full)

    Adult: $310

    Deposit

    $100/person

    Trip Overview

    Geology

    Take a huge step into the geologic past and marvel at a landscape created over 260 million years ago when dinosaurs, not “cowboys,” roamed the Wild West. Many of our geology trips travel through the Colorado Plateau which encompasses a 4-state region. Geologists travel from all over the world to visit these magnificent rock formations. Centennial will provide a geology expert on these trips, available to answer your questions and explain how the canyons got there. Learn while you have fun!

    This spectacular canyon country of the Colorado Plateau, including Ruby and Horsethief Canyons, features majestic walls of red sandstone and offers some of the best Colorado canoeing and Colorado sea kayaking. The river is gentle with occasional small Class I+ rapids to add spice to the journey (Class I is easy and Class V is difficult). Roads do not bound this portion of the river and the steep-walled canyons are accessible only from the river, giving the area a true wilderness setting.

    You’ll be amazed at stands of shiny granite sculpted by water through the ages while paddling or floating in your life jacket past the remnants of ancient metamorphic rock, called Black Rock. Camping along the river’s banks, exploring a natural amphitheater with ancient Indian rock art or hiking into deep box canyons will leave you awed by the immensity of geologic time and the silence of the wilderness. This is BIG COUNTRY and a geologist’s paradise. Many of our educational classes focus on this area. This stretch of river near Grand Junction, CO, can accommodate either a canoe trip or sea kayak trip.

    Special Information

    Centennial teams up with the Colorado School of Mines (303-273-3303) to offer a geology class for teachers (K-12) and for general interest to the public. This combined one-day class session and 3-day canoe trip earns 2 continuing ed credits for teachers. The pretrip class for students will be at the CO School of Mines, Berthoud Hall #206, from 9 am to 4:30 pm, on Wednesday, June 17, 2009. Former participants in level I of this class can qualify for Level II credit by completing a special project to be determined by the instructor and conducted concurrently with the basic class offering. Non teachers may take the full course for the student price and have a reserved seat. Non credit, discounted seats, for the canoe trip only (at regular canoe trip prices), are based on space availability. Ages 15 and up.

    Ed Adams, Geologist, will be the instructor on this trip.  While on the river, he will be conducting labs and lecturing. Ed has been teaching our river Geology trips since 2003 and continuously receives outstanding evaluations from his students.  His credentials are as follows:

    • Licensed Colorado Educator 20 years
    • Masters Degree in Earth Sciences
    • Extensive teaching experience in both secondary and post-secondary schools
    • Projects include:
      • Glacial history of the Colorado Rockies
      • Early history of the Pleiades star cluster
      • Depositional changes in response to drought on the Colorado Plateau
      • Water testing for high school students
      • Particle transport in summer energy regimes
      • Teaching teachers how to have fun in geology



      Colorado River

      Jun 19-21, 09

      Sea Kayaking in Colorado (Ski Meisters and Public)
      Colorado River

      Rating

      Beginner

      Minimum Age

      6 years

      Price

      Adult: $335

      Pre April 15th price
      (If paid in full)

      Adult: $310

      Deposit

      $100/person

      Trip Overview

      Sea Kayaking in Colorado

      Our two-person sea kayaks are 16-feet long and are very comfortable and stable. Sleeker than a canoe, they will also travel faster. The only thing you’ll need to carry in your kayak is a camera and water bottle. All of your camping and personal gear will be transported down river on the support raft. 

      Our sea kayak trip from either Loma or Fruita, Colorado (about 13 miles west of Grand Junction, Colorado), covers a 30-mile stretch of the Colorado River to Westwater, Utah. This spectacular canyon country of the Colorado Plateau, including Ruby and Horsethief Canyons, features majestic walls of red sandstone and offers some of the best paddling in Colorado. The river is gentle with occasional small Class I+ rapids to add spice to the journey. Roads do not bound this portion of the river and the steep-walled canyons are accessible only from the river, giving the area a true wilderness setting. This stretch of river can easily be navigated in a sea kayak.

      You’ll be amazed at stands of shiny granite sculpted by water through the ages while paddling or floating in your lifejacket past the remnants of ancient metamorphic rock called Black Rock. Camping along the river’s banks, exploring a natural amphitheater with ancient Indian rock art or hiking into deep box canyons will leave you awed by the immensity of geologic time and the silence of the wilderness. This is BIG COUNTRY and a geologist’s paradise. Many of our educational classes focus on this area.

      Special Information

      Open to public.

      Gunnison River

      Jun 19-21, 09

      Archaeology (Denver Museum)
      Gunnison River

      Rating

      Beginner & Intermediate

      Minimum Age

      6 years

      Price

      Adult: $320
      Kids 6 - 12: $265

      Deposit

      $100/person

      Trip Overview

      Archaeology

      Learn about the prehistoric people and past civilizations who lived along the Gunnison and Colorado Rivers in the canyons of the Colorado Plateau. Locate, examine, and interpret the rock art they left behind.

      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, Colorado’s newest designated Wilderness 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!

      Read an article in the Durango Herald Newspaper about the Wilderness designation of the Escalante-Dominguez area on this river: Wild Idea

      Special Information

      • This trip is co-sponsored by the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. Public is welcome.
      • Isabel Tovar, Collections Manager in the Anthropology Department with the Denver Museum, will facilitate the trip as you explore the remnants of ancient civilizations in the area.

        • Gunnison River

        Jun 19-21, 09

        Wine Tasting
        Gunnison River

        Rating

        Beginner & Intermediate

        Minimum Age

        21 years

        Price

        Adult: $320

        Pre April 15th price
        (If paid in full)

        Adult: $295

        Deposit

        $100/person

        Trip Overview

        Wine Tasting

        This trip pairs some of Colorado’s finest wines and scenery. Plum Creek Winery in Palisade, Colorado, will co-sponsor and help facilitate this delightful weekend of wine tasting and education. Plum Creek is Colorado’s most award-winning winery and has received over 325 awards. They continue to excel in international, national and regional competition. During Happy Hour and the evening meal, they will feature their favorites and provide insight into the Colorado wine industry, different grapes and the making of wine, how to correctly taste wine and successfully pair it with food, and how its antioxidants are good for you.  Adults only.

        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, Colorado’s newest designated Wilderness 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!

        Read an article in the Durango Herald Newspaper about the Wilderness designation of the Escalante-Dominguez area on this river: Wild Idea

        Jun 17-,

        Minimum Age

        years

        Price

        Adult: $

        Deposit

        Trip Overview

        Jun 17-,

        Minimum Age

        years

        Price

        Adult: $

        Deposit

        Trip Overview

        Jun 17-,

        Minimum Age

        years

        Price

        Adult: $

        Deposit

        Trip Overview

        Jun 14-30, 09

        Minimum Age

        years

        Price

        Adult: $

        Deposit

        Trip Overview

        Jun 14-,

        Minimum Age

        years

        Price

        Adult: $

        Deposit

        Trip Overview

        Special Information

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        Gunnison River

        Jun 13-14, 09

        (Weatherstone Mt. Dragons)
        Gunnison River

        Rating

        Beginner & Intermediate

        Minimum Age

        6 years

        Price

        Adult: $225
        Kids 6 - 12: $180

        Pre April 15th price
        (If paid in full)

        Adult: $210

        Deposit

        $100/person

        Trip Overview

        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, Colorado’s newest designated Wilderness 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!

        Read an article in the Durango Herald Newspaper about the Wilderness designation of the Escalante-Dominguez area on this river: Wild Idea

        Dolores River

        Jun 12-14, 09

        Dolores River

        Rating

        Intermediate

        Minimum Age

        13 years

        Price

        Adult: $320

        Pre April 15th price
        (If paid in full)

        Adult: $295

        Deposit

        $100/person

        Trip Overview

        The Dolores River is a beautiful back-country river tucked away from normal travel in extreme western Colorado, approximately 50 miles southwest of Grand Junction, CO. Beginning at the confluence of the San Miguel and Dolores Rivers and winding up in Gateway, CO, this 30-mile section lies almost untouched by boaters. This Colorado canoe trip is the most suitable stretch for open canoes and consists of quiet water interspersed with rapids up to Class II and III in difficulty. The natural setting is spectacular with the river framed by massive red sandstone cliffs, hundreds of feet high. The scenery will test your photography skills because the vistas are magnificent!

        This remote area is steeped in local western history. The canyon was an escape route and hideout for Butch Cassidy and his Hole in the Wall Gang after robbing the Telluride bank in 1889. You’ll also see a large abandoned mining flume built in the 1890’s hanging suspended high above the river on the canyon walls.

        The Dolores River is recommended for those who are looking for adventure and a more challenging paddle. At least one experienced paddler per canoe is suggested; children should be 13 years of age or older. We will also be paddling with near-empty canoes which is very beneficial when negotiating the rapids of the Dolores. You will leave personal gear like clothes, tents, sleeping bags, coolers, etc., in your vehicle. Each morning we will shuttle the cars to the next riverside campsite.

        Colorado River

        Jun 12-14, 09

        Archaeology (CO Archaeological Society)
        Colorado River

        Rating

        Beginner

        Minimum Age

        6 years

        Price

        Adult: $335
        Kids 6 - 12: $280

        Deposit

        $100/person

        Trip Overview

        Archaeology

        Learn about the prehistoric people and past civilizations who lived along the Gunnison and Colorado Rivers in the canyons of the Colorado Plateau. Locate, examine, and interpret the rock art they left behind.

        This spectacular canyon country of the Colorado Plateau, including Ruby and Horsethief Canyons, features majestic walls of red sandstone and offers some of the best Colorado canoeing and Colorado sea kayaking. The river is gentle with occasional small Class I+ rapids to add spice to the journey (Class I is easy and Class V is difficult). Roads do not bound this portion of the river and the steep-walled canyons are accessible only from the river, giving the area a true wilderness setting.

        You’ll be amazed at stands of shiny granite sculpted by water through the ages while paddling or floating in your life jacket past the remnants of ancient metamorphic rock, called Black Rock. Camping along the river’s banks, exploring a natural amphitheater with ancient Indian rock art or hiking into deep box canyons will leave you awed by the immensity of geologic time and the silence of the wilderness. This is BIG COUNTRY and a geologist’s paradise. Many of our educational classes focus on this area. This stretch of river near Grand Junction, CO, can accommodate either a canoe trip or sea kayak trip.

        Special Information

        This is a private trip for the CO Archaeological Society (CAS). Trip is open to the public, based on space availability, 6 weeks prior to departure. There will be a facilitator from the CAS to lead discussions and answer questions. 

        Gunnison River

        Jun 11-13, 09

        (Nancy Carlson-Private)
        Gunnison River

        Rating

        Beginner & Intermediate

        Minimum Age

        6 years

        Price

        Adult: $320
        Kids 6 - 12: $295

        Pre April 15th price
        (If paid in full)

        Adult: $295

        Deposit

        $100/person

        Trip Overview

        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, Colorado’s newest designated Wilderness 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!

        Read an article in the Durango Herald Newspaper about the Wilderness designation of the Escalante-Dominguez area on this river: Wild Idea

        Gunnison River

        Jun 6-7, 09

        Gunnison River

        Rating

        Beginner & Intermediate

        Minimum Age

        6 years

        Price

        Adult: $225
        Kids 6 - 12: $180

        Pre April 15th price
        (If paid in full)

        Adult: $210

        Deposit

        $100/person

        Trip Overview

        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, Colorado’s newest designated Wilderness 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!

        Read an article in the Durango Herald Newspaper about the Wilderness designation of the Escalante-Dominguez area on this river: Wild Idea

        Dolores River

        Jun 5-7, 09

        Dolores River

        Rating

        Intermediate

        Minimum Age

        13 years

        Price

        Adult: $320

        Pre April 15th price
        (If paid in full)

        Adult: $295

        Deposit

        $100/person

        Trip Overview

        The Dolores River is a beautiful back-country river tucked away from normal travel in extreme western Colorado, approximately 50 miles southwest of Grand Junction, CO. Beginning at the confluence of the San Miguel and Dolores Rivers and winding up in Gateway, CO, this 30-mile section lies almost untouched by boaters. This Colorado canoe trip is the most suitable stretch for open canoes and consists of quiet water interspersed with rapids up to Class II and III in difficulty. The natural setting is spectacular with the river framed by massive red sandstone cliffs, hundreds of feet high. The scenery will test your photography skills because the vistas are magnificent!

        This remote area is steeped in local western history. The canyon was an escape route and hideout for Butch Cassidy and his Hole in the Wall Gang after robbing the Telluride bank in 1889. You’ll also see a large abandoned mining flume built in the 1890’s hanging suspended high above the river on the canyon walls.

        The Dolores River is recommended for those who are looking for adventure and a more challenging paddle. At least one experienced paddler per canoe is suggested; children should be 13 years of age or older. We will also be paddling with near-empty canoes which is very beneficial when negotiating the rapids of the Dolores. You will leave personal gear like clothes, tents, sleeping bags, coolers, etc., in your vehicle. Each morning we will shuttle the cars to the next riverside campsite.

        Colorado River

        Jun 5-7, 09

        Geography (UNC Undergraduate Course)
        Colorado River

        Rating

        Beginner

        Minimum Age

        18 years

        Price

        Adult: $280

        Deposit

        $100/person

        Trip Overview

        Geography Canoe Trips

        Centennial partners with the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) and Professor Dr. James Dunn (970-351-2834; Email Dr. Dunn), for a 3-credit Geography course on the river. Credit classes include classroom sessions and are not discounted.

        Learn about the power of water, wind, and weathering in a western environment. Explore all the exciting activity surrounding a moving river through geographic field exercises and developing a research plan as you explore the dramatic canyons and paddle the rivers. You will also be conducting scientific research for the Bureau of Land Management Salt Cedar Invasion Project.

        This spectacular canyon country of the Colorado Plateau, including Ruby and Horsethief Canyons, features majestic walls of red sandstone and offers some of the best Colorado canoeing and Colorado sea kayaking. The river is gentle with occasional small Class I+ rapids to add spice to the journey (Class I is easy and Class V is difficult). Roads do not bound this portion of the river and the steep-walled canyons are accessible only from the river, giving the area a true wilderness setting.

        You’ll be amazed at stands of shiny granite sculpted by water through the ages while paddling or floating in your life jacket past the remnants of ancient metamorphic rock, called Black Rock. Camping along the river’s banks, exploring a natural amphitheater with ancient Indian rock art or hiking into deep box canyons will leave you awed by the immensity of geologic time and the silence of the wilderness. This is BIG COUNTRY and a geologist’s paradise. Many of our educational classes focus on this area. This stretch of river near Grand Junction, CO, can accommodate either a canoe trip or sea kayak trip.

        Special Information

        This 3-credit undergraduate college course on Riparian Geography is being taught by Dr. James Dunn & is open to students & teachers. Go to Dr. Dunn’s website for more information.  Email Dr. Dunn for answers to your questions.

        White River

        Jun 5-7, 09

        (Denver Zoo)
        White River

        Rating

        Beginner & Intermediate

        Minimum Age

        6 years

        Price

        Adult: $335
        Kids 6 - 12: $270

        Deposit

        $100/person

        Trip Overview

        When you canoe Utah, you won’t soon forget it. The White River, flowing westward 34 miles from Bonanza, Utah, near the Colorado and Utah border, has been referred to as the best canoeing in Utah. It is certainly the most remote wilderness area of any flat-water river stretch in the West. Few boaters have discovered the wild and secluded beauty of a Utah canoe trip through the White River Canyon. Wildlife abounds, including wild horse herds, antelope, deer and beaver. Fantastic hiking awaits you at the unusual geologic formations of Goblin City. Before or after your trip, you may wish to hike into Fantasy Canyon or Devil’s Playground, featuring other unique rock formations. The water on the White River is generally smooth with occasional rapids up to Class I in difficulty. Excellent camping is found in the cottonwood groves along the river.

        Special Information

        • Sponsored by the Denver Zoo.
        • Zoo trips are open to the general public.
        • This trip will include a naturalist from the Zoo who will add interpretation along your journey.

        Yampa River

        May 30-31, 09

        Yampa River

        Rating

        Beginner

        Minimum Age

        6 years

        Price

        Adult: $225
        Kids 6 - 12: $180

        Pre April 15th price
        (If paid in full)

        Adult: $210

        Deposit

        $100/person

        Trip Overview

        Canoe Colorado on the Yampa River, the last undammed tributary of the Colorado River system. This enchanted river in northwestern Colorado gently meanders through a remote area teeming with wildlife, colorful vegetation and an Indian pictograph. Relaxation is the keyword while camping along the lush open meadows and high-walled canyons through this 34-mile river stretch near Craig, CO. Plus, you have a good chance of seeing wildlife: deer, antelope, hawks and both bald and golden eagles. This is the most gentle of the rivers we paddle...canoeing in Colorado has never been better! 

        White River

        May 29-31, 09

        Audubon Society Trip
        White River

        Rating

        Beginner & Intermediate

        Minimum Age

        6 years

        Price

        Adult: $320
        Kids 6 - 12: $265

        Deposit

        $100/person

        Trip Overview

        Audubon Society Trip

        The Fort Collins Audubon Society (FCAS) focuses on birds, wildlife and habitat through education and research. The FCAS partners with Centennial Canoe Outfitters each year to do a variety of educational trips. Joel Hurmence, president of the FCAS, accompanies each trip and provides fascinating interpretation.

        When you canoe Utah, you won’t soon forget it. The White River, flowing westward 34 miles from Bonanza, Utah, near the Colorado and Utah border, has been referred to as the best canoeing in Utah. It is certainly the most remote wilderness area of any flat-water river stretch in the West. Few boaters have discovered the wild and secluded beauty of a Utah canoe trip through the White River Canyon. Wildlife abounds, including wild horse herds, antelope, deer and beaver. Fantastic hiking awaits you at the unusual geologic formations of Goblin City. Before or after your trip, you may wish to hike into Fantasy Canyon or Devil’s Playground, featuring other unique rock formations. The water on the White River is generally smooth with occasional rapids up to Class I in difficulty. Excellent camping is found in the cottonwood groves along the river.

        Special Information

        This trip is for Audubon members only.

        Gunnison River

        May 23-25, 09

        Gunnison River

        Rating

        Beginner & Intermediate

        Minimum Age

        6 years

        Price

        Adult: $320
        Kids 6 - 12: $255

        Pre April 15th price
        (If paid in full)

        Adult: $295

        Deposit

        $100/person

        Trip Overview

        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, Colorado’s newest designated Wilderness 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!

        Read an article in the Durango Herald Newspaper about the Wilderness designation of the Escalante-Dominguez area on this river: Wild Idea

        Special Information

        Memorial Day weekend

        Gunnison River

        May 22-24, 09

        Geography (UNC Undergraduate Course)
        Gunnison River

        Rating

        Beginner & Intermediate

        Minimum Age

        18 years

        Price

        Adult: $265

        Deposit

        $100/person

        Trip Overview

        Geography Canoe Trips

        Centennial partners with the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) and Professor Dr. James Dunn (970-351-2834; Email Dr. Dunn), for a 3-credit Geography course on the river. Credit classes include classroom sessions and are not discounted.

        Learn about the power of water, wind, and weathering in a western environment. Explore all the exciting activity surrounding a moving river through geographic field exercises and developing a research plan as you explore the dramatic canyons and paddle the rivers. You will also be conducting scientific research for the Bureau of Land Management Salt Cedar Invasion Project.

        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, Colorado’s newest designated Wilderness 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!

        Read an article in the Durango Herald Newspaper about the Wilderness designation of the Escalante-Dominguez area on this river: Wild Idea

        Special Information

        This 3-credit undergraduate college course on Riparian Geography is being taught by Dr. James Dunn & is open to students & teachers. Go to Dr. Dunn’s website for more information.  Email Dr. Dunn for answers to your questions.

        Green River

        May 21-25, 09

        Geology (Denver Museum)
        Green River

        Rating

        Beginner

        Minimum Age

        6 years

        Price

        Adult: $545
        Kids 6 - 12: $520

        Deposit

        $100/person

        Trip Overview

        Geology

        Take a huge step into the geologic past and marvel at a landscape created over 260 million years ago when dinosaurs, not “cowboys,” roamed the Wild West. Many of our geology trips travel through the Colorado Plateau which encompasses a 4-state region. Geologists travel from all over the world to visit these magnificent rock formations. Centennial will provide a geology expert on these trips, available to answer your questions and explain how the canyons got there. Learn while you have fun!

        This Utah canoe trip is an unforgettable odyssey. Paddling the spectacular 60-mile section of the Green River from Crystal Geyser south of Green River, UT, as it winds towards Mineral Bottom, just north of Canyonlands National Park, is the trip of a lifetime. Between the town of Green River, Utah, and Canyonlands National Park is part of the longest stretch of quiet wilderness water in the lower 48 states. As you canoe the Green River, the moving panorama is incomparable. The twisting, looping river winds its way between sheer, colorful sandstone walls, hundreds of feet high. Vast canyon systems and water channels branch in all directions, inviting hiking and exploring as well as providing excellent camping. Highlights may include hiking to Bow Knot Bend, the canyons of Trin-Alcove, plus Horseshoe Canyon. Old settler’s cabins, abandoned mines, historic outlaw hideouts, caves, ancient Fremont Indian petroglyphs (rock art panels a.d. 500-1200), and lush hidden springs await those who pass this way. Oftentimes, a layover day will be built into the trip for hiking. As you retrace Major John Wesley Powell’s 1869 route when he first floated this river and documented the area, remember his words describing his mission: “...to fill in the last white space on the map...”

        The trip will begin in Moab, UT, where a local tour operator will transport passengers to the Green River entry point. Cars can be stored with the operator at no charge.

        Special Information

        • This is a Denver Museum of Nature & Science sponsored trip. General public welcome.
        • Trip interpreter and Geologist, Bob Raynolds, from the Denver Museum will discuss geology on this learning adventure.

        Gunnison River

        May 16-17, 09

        (Teresa Stuart Private)
        Gunnison River

        Rating

        Beginner & Intermediate

        Minimum Age

        6 years

        Price

        Adult: $225
        Kids 6 - 12: $180

        Deposit

        100

        Trip Overview

        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, Colorado’s newest designated Wilderness 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!

        Read an article in the Durango Herald Newspaper about the Wilderness designation of the Escalante-Dominguez area on this river: Wild Idea

        Special Information

        This is a private trip for the Teresa Stuart party.

        May 5-,

        Minimum Age

        years

        Price

        Adult: $

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        Trip Overview

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        Price

        Adult: $

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        Adult: $

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        Adult: $

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        Adult: $

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        Adult: $

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        Adult: $

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        Adult: $

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        Costa Rica

        Apr 8-15, 09

        (8-day adventrue)
        Costa Rica

        Rating

        Beginner

        Minimum Age

        5 years

        Price

        Adult: $1800
        Kids 5 - 10: $570

        Deposit

        $500/person

        Trip Overview

        Did you know that you can put your own trip together with as few as four and up to twenty people?  We will handle the rest and all at a great price. We’d also be glad to customize an extended stay onto our fixed-departure tours.

        On our Costa Rican multi-sport adventure, you’ll discover tropical jungles, active volcanoes, hot springs, waterfalls, mangrove swamps and miles of solitary beaches, washed by two oceans.  Packed into a small country from the Caribbean coast to the Pacific coast, on our adventure we will hike and ride zip-lines through the jungle; enjoy a jungle boat tour to the canals of Tortuguero; raft the Sarapiqui River through a rain forest; visit Arenal, an active volcanic area; relax in hot springs and enjoy an outrigger sea canoe tour. Oh yes, & there’s time to shop & mingle with the locals. Another highlight of the trip will be the delicious food & gourmet coffee served by the hospitable Costa Rican people. All-inclusive except airfare.  Operated through our sister company, Centennial Adventures.

        Did you know Costa Rica has…

        • 850 species of birds, including the resplendent quetzal, scarlet macaw and toucan.
        • 35,000 species of insects, including the morpho butterfly.
        • 160 species of amphibians, including the poison-dart frog.
        • 220 species of reptiles.
        • Marine animals include the leatherback turtle, West Indian manatee, humpback whales and dolphins.
        • Land mammals include the two-toed sloth, giant anteater, armadillo, spider monkey, howler monkey, jaguar and ocelot.

        The scenery in Costa Rica is spectacular and life forms are diverse from curious monkeys to industrious leaf-cutter ants; from birds, butterflies and beetles in rainbow colors, to the slow moving sloth.  With so much to see and so many places to explore, we are never surprised when people come back for this eco-adventure again and again.

        Special Information

        Pricing details for 8-day adventures:

        • $1800/person double occupancy
        • $1700/person triple occupancy
        • $350 single room supplement
        • $570/child 5-10 years sharing room facilities with 2 adults. Up to 2 children can share a room with 2 adults. The 2 adults are charged double occupancy rate.
        • 1 adult + 1 child are charged double occupancy rate. 1 adult + 2 kids are charged triple occupancy rate.
        • Above prices are based on a minimum of 3 people confirmed for departure date. If there are only 2 confirmed passengers, there will be an additional charge of $350/person.

        Costa Rica

        Mar 1-8, 09

        (8-day adventrue)
        Costa Rica

        Rating

        Beginner

        Minimum Age

        5 years

        Price

        Adult: $1800
        Kids 5 - 10: $570

        Deposit

        $500

        Trip Overview

        Did you know that you can put your own trip together with as few as four and up to twenty people?  We will handle the rest and all at a great price. We’d also be glad to customize an extended stay onto our fixed-departure tours.

        On our Costa Rican multi-sport adventure, you’ll discover tropical jungles, active volcanoes, hot springs, waterfalls, mangrove swamps and miles of solitary beaches, washed by two oceans.  Packed into a small country from the Caribbean coast to the Pacific coast, on our adventure we will hike and ride zip-lines through the jungle; enjoy a jungle boat tour to the canals of Tortuguero; raft the Sarapiqui River through a rain forest; visit Arenal, an active volcanic area; relax in hot springs and enjoy an outrigger sea canoe tour. Oh yes, & there’s time to shop & mingle with the locals. Another highlight of the trip will be the delicious food & gourmet coffee served by the hospitable Costa Rican people. All-inclusive except airfare.  Operated through our sister company, Centennial Adventures.

        Did you know Costa Rica has…

        • 850 species of birds, including the resplendent quetzal, scarlet macaw and toucan.
        • 35,000 species of insects, including the morpho butterfly.
        • 160 species of amphibians, including the poison-dart frog.
        • 220 species of reptiles.
        • Marine animals include the leatherback turtle, West Indian manatee, humpback whales and dolphins.
        • Land mammals include the two-toed sloth, giant anteater, armadillo, spider monkey, howler monkey, jaguar and ocelot.

        The scenery in Costa Rica is spectacular and life forms are diverse from curious monkeys to industrious leaf-cutter ants; from birds, butterflies and beetles in rainbow colors, to the slow moving sloth.  With so much to see and so many places to explore, we are never surprised when people come back for this eco-adventure again and again.

        Special Information

        Pricing details for 8-day adventures:

        • $1800/person double occupancy
        • $1700/person triple occupancy
        • $350 single room supplement
        • $570/child 5-10 years sharing room facilities with 2 adults. Up to 2 children can share a room with 2 adults. The 2 adults are charged double occupancy rate.
        • 1 adult + 1 child are charged double occupancy rate. 1 adult + 2 kids are charged triple occupancy rate.
        • Above prices are based on a minimum of 3 people confirmed for departure date. If there are only 2 confirmed passengers, there will be an additional charge of $350/person.

        Feb 14-,

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        Costa Rica

        Feb 6-13, 09

        (8-day adventrue)
        Costa Rica

        Rating

        Beginner

        Minimum Age

        5 years

        Price

        Adult: $1800
        Kids 5 - 10: $570

        Deposit

        $500/person

        Trip Overview

        Did you know that you can put your own trip together with as few as four and up to twenty people?  We will handle the rest and all at a great price. We’d also be glad to customize an extended stay onto our fixed-departure tours.

        On our Costa Rican multi-sport adventure, you’ll discover tropical jungles, active volcanoes, hot springs, waterfalls, mangrove swamps and miles of solitary beaches, washed by two oceans.  Packed into a small country from the Caribbean coast to the Pacific coast, on our adventure we will hike and ride zip-lines through the jungle; enjoy a jungle boat tour to the canals of Tortuguero; raft the Sarapiqui River through a rain forest; visit Arenal, an active volcanic area; relax in hot springs and enjoy an outrigger sea canoe tour. Oh yes, & there’s time to shop & mingle with the locals. Another highlight of the trip will be the delicious food & gourmet coffee served by the hospitable Costa Rican people. All-inclusive except airfare.  Operated through our sister company, Centennial Adventures.

        Did you know Costa Rica has…

        • 850 species of birds, including the resplendent quetzal, scarlet macaw and toucan.
        • 35,000 species of insects, including the morpho butterfly.
        • 160 species of amphibians, including the poison-dart frog.
        • 220 species of reptiles.
        • Marine animals include the leatherback turtle, West Indian manatee, humpback whales and dolphins.
        • Land mammals include the two-toed sloth, giant anteater, armadillo, spider monkey, howler monkey, jaguar and ocelot.

        The scenery in Costa Rica is spectacular and life forms are diverse from curious monkeys to industrious leaf-cutter ants; from birds, butterflies and beetles in rainbow colors, to the slow moving sloth.  With so much to see and so many places to explore, we are never surprised when people come back for this eco-adventure again and again.

        Special Information

        Pricing details for 8-day adventures:

        • $1800/person double occupancy
        • $1700/person triple occupancy
        • $350 single room supplement
        • $570/child 5-10 years sharing room facilities with 2 adults. Up to 2 children can share a room with 2 adults. The 2 adults are charged double occupancy rate.
        • 1 adult + 1 child are charged double occupancy rate. 1 adult + 2 kids are charged triple occupancy rate.
        • Above prices are based on a minimum of 3 people confirmed for departure date. If there are only 2 confirmed passengers, there will be an additional charge of $350/person.

        Feb 1-,

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        Jan 21-9, 09

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        Costa Rica

        Jan 16-24, 09

        (9-day adventure)
        Costa Rica

        Rating

        Beginner

        Minimum Age

        5 years

        Price

        Adult: $2,316
        Kids 5 - 10: $1,455

        Deposit

        $500/person

        Trip Overview

        Did you know that you can put your own trip together with as few as four and up to twenty people?  We will handle the rest and all at a great price. We’d also be glad to customize an extended stay onto our fixed-departure tours.

        On our Costa Rican multi-sport adventure, you’ll discover tropical jungles, active volcanoes, hot springs, waterfalls, mangrove swamps and miles of solitary beaches, washed by two oceans.  Packed into a small country from the Caribbean coast to the Pacific coast, on our adventure we will hike and ride zip-lines through the jungle; enjoy a jungle boat tour to the canals of Tortuguero; raft the Sarapiqui River through a rain forest; visit Arenal, an active volcanic area; relax in hot springs and enjoy an outrigger sea canoe tour. Oh yes, & there’s time to shop & mingle with the locals. Another highlight of the trip will be the delicious food & gourmet coffee served by the hospitable Costa Rican people. All-inclusive except airfare.  Operated through our sister company, Centennial Adventures.

        Did you know Costa Rica has…

        • 850 species of birds, including the resplendent quetzal, scarlet macaw and toucan.
        • 35,000 species of insects, including the morpho butterfly.
        • 160 species of amphibians, including the poison-dart frog.
        • 220 species of reptiles.
        • Marine animals include the leatherback turtle, West Indian manatee, humpback whales and dolphins.
        • Land mammals include the two-toed sloth, giant anteater, armadillo, spider monkey, howler monkey, jaguar and ocelot.

        The scenery in Costa Rica is spectacular and life forms are diverse from curious monkeys to industrious leaf-cutter ants; from birds, butterflies and beetles in rainbow colors, to the slow moving sloth.  With so much to see and so many places to explore, we are never surprised when people come back for this eco-adventure again and again.

        Special Information

        The following are the rates based on single, double and triple room occupancy for this 9-day adventure:

        • Double occupancy = $2,316 (US$)/ person
        • Triple occupancy = $2,141 (US$)/ person
        • Single occupancy = $2,752 (US$) / person
        • Child rate (5 to 10 years) with child sharing room facilities with parents = $1,455 (US$)
        • Up to 2 children can share a room with 2 adults. The adults get the triple occupancy rates.

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