The best family-friendly activities in Buena Vista for parents and kids (Updated October 2026)

Brown's Canyon Half Day
Colorado's most popular whitewater rafting trip. Exciting moderate level whitewater through Brown's Canyon National Monument. Spectacular scenery and lots of thrills and memories for a...
$117

Brown's Canyon Full Day Rafting
Colorado's most popular whitewater rafting trip trough Brown's Canyon National Monument. Enjoy spectacular scenery and thrilling whitewater on this professionally guided river trip....
$172

Salida Valley Rafting Adventure
We are a small company BIG on adventure! That means you get a more personalized trip. It'll feel like your on your own private rafting...
$125

Browns Canyon on the Arkansas River is our most popular trip! The unique combination of lots of exciting whitewater, spectacular canyon scenery, great mountain views...
$145

Enjoy the experience of a lifetime with family friendly Colorado rafting through Browns Canyon National Monument on the Arkansas River. Exciting class III-IV rapids intermixed...
$95

Browns Canyon Rafting Adventure
Embark on this half day rafting trip through Browns Canyon National Monument. Great class III (beginner/intermediate) adventure for the entire family. Choose between either morning...
$140

Raft the nation's favorite stretch of river, 10 miles through Browns Canyon Arkansas River. Together with the rest of the crew in your boat, you...
$110

Why not make the most of your trip and enjoy a package day to excite the senses! Why just enjoy whitewater rafting when you can...
$205

Browns Canyon on the Arkansas River is our most popular trip! This in an intermediate trip but also not too scary for first-timers. The unique...
$209

Raft Browns Canyon with a trusted, family-owned outfitter that’s been guiding Colorado adventures for over 30 years. Mild to Wild combines top-tier safety with experienced...
$108

Milk Run Family Rafting Trip
Get an introduction to rafting on this 1-hour family friendly rafting trip. Enjoy impressive mountain views, easy splashes, and soul-soothing current. This gentle floating adventure...
$129

Pick up a SUP take it to the river or a lake and learn or paddle on your own. A lesson is recommended, but if...
$50

Rent an IK (ducky) and forget about the confines of a hardshell kayak or standing tall on a SUP as you pilot one of the...
$55

THIS IS A SELF-GUIDED AUDIO TOUR. After booking, you'll receive an email from Steve's Original Salida Walking Tours with your personal access link. No app...
$20

Spend a full day rafting through Browns Canyon National Monument, covering more river, more rapids, and more scenery than shorter trips. This trip includes a...
$173

Single bundle recommended with boat rentals: Individual's Personal Gear required for your river safety....
$25

