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It’s the mountains and the rivers of this state that make it truly unique, and there is no better way to experience them both than with a little ‘on water and off road’ adventure. Our Colorado Rafting + ATV combo package includes plenty of rapids on Colorado’s most popular river,…

Some things are so unique to Colorado that they are nearly synonymous with the name, like great history and epic adventures. We have crafted a day trip that seamlessly combines the two unique aspects of Colorado-life into awesome, family-friendly activities. Whitewater Rafting and the Historic Royal Gorge Route Railroad. The…

Rivers, like lakes and oceans, can often be {accidentally} taken advantage of and seen as permanent natural structures. We know that the steady flow of clean, fresh water is an essential element for vast ecosystems and the health and survival of millions of people, but their fragility can slip our…

The Numbers, a stretch of epic whitewater just north of our Buena Vista Outpost, is some of the raddest and most incredible whitewater in North America! The Numbers is an 8-mile Class IV/V (advanced) section on the Arkansas River located 10 miles north of Buena Vista, Colorado, and is widely considered to…

AAE is one of the oldest and largest whitewater rafting companies in the Arkansas River Valley as well as one of the oldest and largest outfitters in the state of Colorado. Our Jobs We are always looking for quality individuals to join our staff. Whether you have years of guiding…

When it comes to whitewater, knowing what you are getting in to is as critical as having all the proper safety gear. Lucky for you, we are experts in both fields of knowledge. Whitewater is classified in terms of water speed, technicality of features and size of rapids to help…

If you’re looking for an unconventional way to entertain your wedding party before or after the big day, whitewater rafting has it all! We offer trips that range from an easy float to adrenaline pumping rapids that your guests won’t soon forget. Our two riverside locations are the perfect starting…

Whitewater rafting is an exciting adventure sport and the wild rivers of Colorado are coveted world-wide. Like so many adventure sports and outdoor activities, rafting comes with innate risks. To mitigate those risks, we: highly train our guides to address any and all emergencies give comprehensive safety orientations to our…

American Adventure Expeditions has been offering not only family-friendly but family-specific vacations for decades and we are proud to continue to offer family fun on the Arkansas River. We recently welcomed our newest little adventurer to the AAE family and know how important it is to trust the people who…