Get your binoculars ready! Join Bill Harris and Cary Atwood, two expert birders, as you float the Colorado River and search the skies for eagles, peregrine falcons, blue herons, and more! Sign-up for our 3-day, 2-night rafting adventure along one of the most beautiful sections of river in the country, Ruby-Horsethief.
What you need to know:
When: May 16-18th, 2025
Where: The Ruby-Horsethief stretch of the Colorado River
What: Colorado Canyons Association is excited to lead our 7th Annual Birding Adventure on the Colorado River! Relax aboard an oar raft as you travel 25 miles through Ruby and Horsethief Canyons. Marvel at the area’s serenity, while winding through dramatic sandstone canyons deep in the heart of the McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area, all while discovering the amazing avian diversity along the way. Delicious, freshly prepared meals, comfortable campsites, and unhindered night skies will surely provide an unforgettable experience. Expert and novice birders alike are welcome!
In 2024, participants on our birding trip saw over 50 species of bird along the Colorado River and in 2025 we hope to see even more; don’t forget your binoculars!
Cost: $535 for CCA members; $585 for non-members - Cost includes:
Fully guided river trip with CCA’s certified River Guides
Expert birding guide
Campsites, including a stay at our private riverside camp, Catalpa
Delicious food and beverages
Group river equipment
Shuttle transportation
Photos courtesy of Sarah Marino