Theme Canoe Trips: Archaeology, Astronomy, Singles

Archaeology

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

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…

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…

Beer Tasting

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…

Bird Watching

Join expert birder, Norm Lewis, as he interprets the fascinating bird life found along the rivers. Norm is past president of the Denver Field Ornithologists and Colorado Field Ornithologists, and…

Dinosaur Adventure

Navigate your canoe down the Colorado River as it cuts a path through the home of dinosaurs that roamed the earth 65 million years ago. Your adventure will include fascinating…

Family Trip

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…

Geography

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…

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…

Integrating Ecology & Art

While canoeing, camping and hiking, we’ll investigate the natural environment of the river and desert canyons and learn how human, plant, and animal life in these special areas have adapted…

Music Trips

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…

Naropa University

The liberal arts college in Boulder, CO, offers classes conducted on the river for college credit. The Journey to the Source course draws from the disciplines of meditation, yoga, group…

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…

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…

Star Gazing

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…

Team Building

Paddling down a river introduces a natural environment for communicating and working together as a team, maneuvering boats down the river, putting the camp together, telling jokes, singing around a…

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…

Wine Tasting

This trip pairs some of Colorado’s finest wines and scenery. Balistreri Vineyards of Denver, Colorado, will co-sponsor and help facilitate this delightful weekend of wine tasting and education.…