Adventure Awaits: Your Ultimate Family Fun in the Royal Gorge Region

The Royal Gorge Region is synonymous with family fun. Follow these itineraries and get out there to create some wonderful memories.

Rafting, Jeeping, & Camping

Morning

Enjoy the morning on a rafting adventure on a Bighorn Sheep Canyon trip. Plan to arrive early, by 8 am, as the first raft trips tend to leave by 9 am. Keep in mind, there is paperwork to fill out and life vests, wetsuits, and helmets to hand out.

Check out our list of rafting outfitters in the region. 

Morning rafting adventure

Afternoon

Go for a jeep tour. Discover Skyline Drive and learn about the dinosaurs. Don’t forget to take along some water.

Afternoon jeep tour at Skyline Drive

Evening

Head back to camp and rest up.

Evening hike back to camp

Trains, Horses, & Family Dinner

Morning

Take a train ride through the Royal Gorge. See the class IV rapids, wave to the rafters as they pass you, and look up and see the Royal Gorge Bridge.

Morning train ride through Royal Gorge

Afternoon

Horseback ride in the hills behind Cañon City. Let the peace and quiet embrace you.

Afternoon horseback riding

Evening

Keep the family quality time going with a lovely dinner in Cañon City.

Evening walk in downtown Canon City
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