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SPONSOR LISTINGS
Royal Gorge Bridge
888.333.5597
Colorado's Natural Wonder with exciting rides and great views.
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Raft Masters Rafting
800.568.7238
Three exciting rivers with trips for all ages. Mild to wild!
Echo Canyon River Expeditions
800.575.3246
The mot trusted name in rafting since 1978. Located near the Royal Gorge Bridge.
Best Western Royal Gorge
1925 Fremont Drive, Canon City
719.275.3377/800.231.7317
There's so much to do in the Royal Gorge Region. Bring the whole family.
The Winery of Holy Cross Abbey
3011 E. Hwy 50, Canon City
877.422.9463
Located on the historical grounds of Holy Cross Abbey.
River Runners
888.350.7782
The Whitewater Professionals. Colorado's Best Rafting Trips.
Royal Gorge Train
888.724.5748
The best way to see the Royal Gorge is from the train!
Buffalo Joe's Whitewater Rafting
866.630.6871
Dedicated to providing the most enjoyable river experience possible.
Arkansas River Tours
800.321.4352
Since 1973, 34 years of laughs, smiles & thrills.
Royal Gorge Rafting
719.275.7238
Providing the finest experience on the Arkansas River.
Royal Gorge Helitours
719.276.9038
See spectacular views from a jet powered helicopter.
Moutainview Campground & Cafe
Play & Stay Colorado Style!
Canon City's Community Heritage Pass
Four Canon City Attractions, One Price.
Celebrating the artistic, edecational & historic elements of our community.
American Adventure Expeditions
866-744-RAFT
Experience scenery, wildlife, & excitement on Colorado's most popular river! |
Outdoor Recreation
Bighorn Sheep Canyon
Long known as a gateway into the Rockies, Highway 50 divides
Caņon City as it runs west through the towering rock walls
of the Arkansas River Canyon. This beautiful canyon has been
dubbed "Bighorn Canyon," and it's well named with a thriving
population of Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep, Colorado's
state animal. These majestic animals are often seen on both
sides of the river from convenient turn-outs throughout
the canyon.
Legendary Fishing
Arkansas River trout fishing is legendary and attracts
anglers nationwide year-round. The Brown Trout
population in this river is second to none and makes
up the vast majority of catches, although Rainbows
and even an occasional Cutthroat will be caught in
some parts of the river. The majority of the fish caught
here range from 12 to 16 inches and there is an
enormous population of them!
Fly fishers are one of the most devoted groups on the
river. They're typically out year-round, but especially
around the first week of May when one of the most
intense Caddis hatches in all of the United States
occurs between Caņon City and Salida. Blue Winged
Olives, Stoneflies, Pale Morning Duns and their
respective nymphs are some of the other "bugs"
active on the Arkansas. Savvy fly fishermen know that
some of the best dry fly fishing happens from midsummer
through the fall with Grasshopper imitations.
Fly patterns for these favorites and dozens of others can be
found, along with valuable advice, at local angler shops.
Fremont County's Great Outdoors River Recreation Rafts
and kayaks of every size float the beautiful Arkansas River Canyon spring
through summer. Some anglers fish from rafts, some enjoy a thrilling ride through
the rapids from Texas Creek to Parkdale and even through the Gorge, especially when the
river flow may be too swift for good fishing. Check with local outfitters for a guided
fishing trip down the Arkansas. Whatever your choice for outdoor recreation,
the Royal Gorge Region can provide exhilarating activities and lifelong memories.
Editorial courtesy Grant Adkisson
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