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Independent Whitewater Unveils Unforgettable Whitewater Rafting Adventures!

Salida, CO, January 10, 2023 – Independent Whitewater, a leading river outfitter is thrilled to announce some of the most exhilarating white water rafting adventures on the Arkansas River. Embarking on a mission to redefine the best family white water rafting in Colorado, Independent Whitewater introduces a series of expeditions that combine heart-pounding rapids with…

I Believe in More Miles, More Smiles!

If there’s one thing we cultivate at IW, it’s smiles. We’re lucky enough to be in the whitewater rafting business which means we get to help people have fun all summer long. It’s a pretty amazing job, really. Maybe that’s why we’re so proud of the fact that we float more miles on our  Browns…

Behind the Name: Independent Whitewater

We get asked this question all the time: What’s with the name? In short, it’s a nod to our humble beginnings rafting the Ark over 40+ years ago. Our name takes us back to where it all began, so we’ll start our story there. Back in 1979, only a handful of people rafted the Arkansas…

Whitewater Rafting Browns Canyon, It’s Monumental!

Deep in central Colorado, there is a wild river with some of the best river rafting in the US. The Arkansas River and the area between Buena Vista and Salida feature beautiful river access, amazing rock formations, and protected wild habitat. It is the highlight of the Browns Canyon National Monument. In 2015, Browns Canyon…

Why Raft with Independent Whitewater?

The Arkansas River is our world. It’s where we live, play, eat, sleep, and breathe. Recognized as one of the most remarkable rafting destinations in the world, it’s truly an honor for us to have been able to call this place home over the last 40 years. Given its fame and reputation as the most…