Colorado Rafting
Recreation.gov
The Arkansas River is one of the most popular river-rafting spots in the United States. The area also provides some of the best fishing in Colorado. The spectacular scenery is highlighted by the steep, narrow, rocky canyons that provide excellent opportunities to view Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep. There are over 25 developed river-access areas. Popular activities include rockhounding at Ruby Mountain, fishing for brown trout at Hecla Junction, and wildlife-watching at the Five Points Watchable Wildlife Area in Bighorn Sheep Canyon. The area is jointly managed by BLM and the Colorado Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation. ... [Read More]
BLM, Moab Field Office, Colorado Riverway Recreation Area
Rafting,kayaking, and canoeing take place on the Colorado River from late springthrough early fall. From Dewey Bridge to Onion Creek the river is calm.There are rapids from Onion Creek to Big Bend Recreation Site. Dependingon season and flows, you may encounter rapids ranging from Class I to ClassIV. From Big Bend Rapid to Potash at the western end of the Riverway, thereare no rapids, but there is a fast water section for about 1/2 mile belowBig Bend. Launch areas (upstream to downstream) are located at: Dewey Bridge,Hittle Bottom, Rocky Rapid, Sandy Beach, Take-out Beach, and the Moab BoatDock (opposite Lion's Park on the north side of the river). The PotashBoat Ramp at MGM Bottom, located about 2 miles below the potash plant,is the last take-out above Hite on Lake Powell. Clickhere for more information. ... [Read More]
Recreation.gov
Located in the heart of the Colorado Rocky Mountains, approximately two to four hours west of Denver, lies the White River National Forest. The Forest provides an excellent variety of recreation opportunities in all seasons with eleven ski areas, eight designated wildernesses, several National Trails, approximately 70 camp and picnicgrounds, and over one and one-half million acres for general motorized and non-motorized backcountry enjoyment. Popular recreation activities on the Forest include downhill and cross-country skiing, developed and dispersed camping, four-wheel driving, sightseeing, photography, hunting, fishing, hiking, boating including sailing and whitewater rafting, snowmobiling, picnicking, bicycling, horseback riding and backpacking. ... [Read More]
Congresswoman Diana DeGette, Representing Colorado's First District: Homepage
The Colorado Wilderness Act of2003 sets aside just 2 percent of Colorado’s land. Thislegislation does NOT affect 85% of lands managed by the Bureau ofLand Management, which are open to oil and gas drilling, mining,off-road vehicle use and other development activities. Thelegislation honors all existing water rights and mining claims andallows existing livestock grazing to continue. The Colorado Wilderness Actpreserves critical mid-elevation wilderness in Colorado, which arenot well represented in the National Wilderness Preservationsystem. Currently, nearly all existing wilderness in Colorado isabove 9,000 feet, even though mid-elevation wilderness is essentialfor wildlife and winter range. This legislation builds onstrong public support for protecting wilderness areas in Colorado.Already, more than 370 businesses and organizations, includinghunting, commercial rafting, outdoor retail, conservationorganizations, and senior citizens groups have endorsed thelegislation. This includes, ... [Read More]
Prepared Statement of the Greg Felt
In 1997, the United States Air Force Academy had a fatality on a Browns Canyon rafting trip. After the accident, I spoke with then Park Manager Steve Reese regarding the particulars of the accident. Though the State Parks investigation focused on safety issues, it revealed that the deceased, a male in his mid-thirties, was not in any way affiliated with the military – the closest relation to the military they could establish was that the father of the victim’s fiancé had served two years 30-some years prior to the accident. It is disturbing to note that Scottish Commandos on an exchange program to the area, and passengers on this raft trip, were the ones who performed CPR on the victim and commandeered a commercial outfitter’s van to rush the victim to the hospital while the USAFA guides tended to other priorities. Last summer (2000) I guided one of my regular fishing clients (Ron Marshall, Lt. Colonel (retired), US Air Force) on a float-fishing trip on the Arkan ... [Read More]
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