Whitewater rafting is a popular activity on Colorado's Poudre River. Five outfitters offer guided trips from late spring through summer. No experience is necessary, and outfitters provide equipment.

A paddler's dream. The last time I went rafting on the Poudre was 2012, the drought-stricken High Park Fire year. So, yeah, I was pumped to get on the river for a wild whitewater experience.

Whitewater rafting is a popular pastime for Sacramenteans. Make plans to get wet and wild soon. Linda Bottjer is a full time writer whose natural curiosity buoys her sense of adventure.

Starting and ending points may vary, based on the season and water levels. “That’s one of the beauties of the Poudre, is we have lots of miles of river we can run,” said Kyle Johnson, co ...

Otherwise, “if you can get on the bus safely and walk down to the boat, you can go rafting with us,” said Ella Zuellig, a guide with Mountain Whitewater.