Colorado River Adventures: Most Enjoyable and Challenging Things to Do

Colorado River Adventures Most Enjoyable and Challenging Things to Do FACTS "Granddaddy of Rafting Trips" on the Colorado River Famous for its Dramatic White River and Rapid Canyons 1,450 mile (2,330 km) Run by more than 22,000 people annually Northwest Mexico (near 2 states) Gore Canyon Located in the upper Colorado Green River Gray Desolation Canyons Goosenecks Section Southwestern US ( near 7 states) Colorado "Daily" or "Fisher Tower Section" Cataract Canyon More than 60,000 boaters to reach Colorado running a single 4.5 mile (7.2 km) Located at the lower San Juan River Located above Moab Frequently traversed by boaters Arches section above Radium Black Canyon of the Gunnison Bryce Canyon Mesa Verde Most visited white-water run in Utah More than 77,000 visitors in 2011 Canyonlands Rocky Mountain 11 Capitol Reef Petrified Forest Grand Canyon Saguaro Begin the Tour Lee's Ferry US National Parks Zion are located in the watershed Take Out Diamond Creek / Lake Mead 1 to 18 days = Commercial Trips 2 to 25 days = Private Trips CAMPGROUNDS for Colorado River Adventure RV Park Location: Cuyamaca Mountains 40 miles East of San Diego 4 miles South of Julian downtown district Location: California side of the Colorado River near the mountain town Parker, Arizona Location: Sierra Mountains, nestled among the tall pines at the Gateway to South Tahoe Short drive to Lake Tahoe Location: Los Angeles is 40 miles West Amenities: Spacious trailer 4-8 Picnic tables and barbeque facilities Space for tents and outdoor activities Short drive to Lake Havasu City World famous Olde English Village site of the London Bridge Parker Dam-world's deepest dam 5 mins away Amenities: Restaurants Museums Galleries Desert Golf Course Amenities: Clubhouse Swimming Pool Game Room General Store Seasonal Snack Bar Movie Theater Picnic tables Barbeque facilities adjacent to RV site Location: At the base of the rugged mountain ranges on shoreline of Lake Havasu Activities: • Bountiful list of Water Activities Amenities: RV hookups Clean facilities Choices in overnight or long term stay 800 Campsites • Triple boat launch for easy access to the river "Nature Lover's Paradise" White Sand Beach Activities: • Hiking • Boating • Water Skiing • ff-roading • Fishing •Watercraft rentals World Class Horseback riding Equestrians are accommodated on the eastern ridge Emerald Cove Resort K.Q. Ranch Resort Havasu Activities: • Fishing (no fishing license required) • Hiking • Golf RV Resort • Explore Desert • Spotting Celebrities Springs Resort Originally Designed by Paramount Pictures for the set of the series "The Virginian" Deluxe Activities: • Swimming Fishing • Hiking Ghost Mountain Ranch Cherry Valley Lakes Resort Palm Springs RV Resort THINGS TO D0 in Colorado River Boating • Jet Skiing • Wake Boarding • House Boating • Recreational Boating Fishing OBSERVE FISHING RULES AND GUIDELINES OFFERS Grand Canyon • One of the First National Parks in the US • 277 mile long x 18 miles wide • Has a Skywalk that is 70 feet long • 2,000 feet beyond the canyon • 3 miles stretching Hoover Dam Breathtaking view of Lake Mead • One of the Top 10 Construction • Achievements of the 20th Century National Historic Landmark • Highest Concrete Dam in the • Western Hemisphere Lodging Along the River • National Parks • Campgrounds • RV resorts • Hotels The River City Laughlin Exciting way of lodging White Water Rafting • According to Colorado Tourism Board May to August is the best time for Water Rafting • Colorado River run the fastest and highest in springtime • Milder water during the summer Colorndo Rir Advenitures EXTERIENCE TW PURE AVENTURE OF CANING EMERALD COVE www.coloradoriveradventurescampgrounds.blogspot.com References: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colorado_River http://www.coloradoriveradventures.com/index.php http://www.livestrong.com/article/224486-colorado-river-activities/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/204570-colorado-river-white-water-rafting-trips/