THE LIQUID DESCENT BLOG

A brand-new trail system has arrived right above Idaho Springs — and it's within walking distance of our Clear Creek put-in. Here's everything you need to know before you ride.

From its geological origins 300 million years ago to today's world-class concert lineup, Red Rocks is one of Colorado's crown jewels — and it's only 45 minutes from our rafting headquarters.

Ten things you absolutely must do in Colorado this summer — from summiting a 14er at sunrise to floating a river at peak snowmelt. The definitive guide to making it count.

Most people drive through Idaho Springs without stopping. That's a mistake. This small mountain town packs gold mines, hot springs, world-class pizza, and some of the best whitewater in Colorado.

Clear Creek Canyon is one of the most action-packed stretches of whitewater near Denver — but knowing what to expect makes all the difference. Your complete pre-trip guide.

Our guides live here. Here's where they actually eat, drink, hike, and hang out — the real local list, not the tourism board's.

Bighorn sheep on canyon walls, beavers along the beginner stretch, bald eagles overhead — here's the wildlife you might spot on a Clear Creek rafting trip.

Raft the river during the day, catch a show at night. Your 2026 guide to Colorado's best concert venues — from Red Rocks to Dillon Amphitheater.