Things to Do in Fountain

As reputable as Colorado is for its mountains and athletes, it's also a top fly-fishing state. You and a partner, or just you alone, will join a licensed, bonded, and insured fishing guide with excellent casting skills and a strong understanding of the local waters. Gain insight into the hottest fishing spots as your small and merry band enjoys a day immersed in the wonders of nature and the pleasant mariner-speak that inevitably enters into conversation.

Whether issuing orders over the sound of roaring rapids or getting soaked by jets of errant river spray, the guides at River Runners all share a common thought: this sure beats sitting in an office. For more than 40 years, they’ve ferried passengers down the Arkansas River on jaunts into Bighorn Sheep Canyon’s class III and IV rapids or the challenging class IV and V rapids churning throughout The Numbers. They also explore the waterways running through the 2,000-foot-deep canyons in Dinosaur National Monument, breezing down the Utah River on one-day jaunts or arguing about whether or not T. rexes could feel love during a five-day exploration of the Yampa River.

This themed campground franchise takes its name from Hanna-Barbera's classic Yogi Bear cartoon and brings the fantasy of a fun, safe, and kid-friendly outdoor recreation to life at locations nationwide without the inconvenience of animating groups in 2-D for family vacations. At the more than 70 Jellystone Park locations, families gather for outdoorsy fun including fishing, swimming, mini golf, and volleyball. Groups can set up for tent or RV camping, and little ones enjoy wagon rides, kiddie-friendly playgrounds, and spirited visits from Yogi Bear himself.

The outdoors enthusiasts at Rock-N-Row lead rafting trips beneath the 1,100-foot walls of Royal Gorge and fly-fishing excursions in Bighorn Sheep Canyon so visitors of all fitness levels can experience the playground that is Colorado. In addition to rafting and fishing, Rock-N-Row's team plans outings that range from trail riding through the Sangre de Cristo Mountains to rock climbing. Organizers also coordinate adventure combos to pack in more awe-inspiring moments and opportunities to show off extreme knot-tying skills. Seeing to clients' safety, Rock-N-Row's guides run daily equipment checks, and also claim certifications in CPR and first aid.