Ancient fossils still lie hidden in the bold and bronzen buttes of Badlands National Park, a protected wilderness penetrated by hiking and biking trails.
From this stretch of the river, often called "the Grand Canyon of the Arkansas," rafters area treated to inspiring views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and the Cotopaxi Cliffs. The bighorn sheep which gave the canyon its name can still often be seen scampering along the canyon floor. Moderate rapids like Wake-Up, Sharks Tooth, Double Dip and Maytag await rafters in the eastern stretch of the Parkdale segment, as the Arkansas continues its descent towards the plains.
Parkdale raft trips put in about 20 miles east of Salida, near the tiny town of Cotopaxi.
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Experience exceptional customer service at our 100% solar powered riverside headquarters. Excellent safety record since 1976 with our fun loving and experienced guides. Raft Browns Canyon National Monument with the twice named “Colorado Company of the Year”. BBB’s “Excellence in Customer Service” award winner! Highly rated on Trip Advisor. LEARN MORE...
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