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A Local’s Guide to A Fort Collins Day Trip

You’re already up in Estes Park enjoying the mountains, maybe getting ready for a morning hike or taking in the crisp air from one of the overlooks. Fort Collins is just about an hour away, and honestly, it’s worth the detour from your Estes trip. You’re already most of the way there anyway, why not see all the city has to offer? This guide is here […]

End of Season Adventures: Why Late Summer is the Perfect Time for Cache La Poudre River Rafting

As summer begins to wind down, many adventure seekers think the season for outdoor thrills is coming to an end. Nothing could be further from the truth! Late summer dates are some of the most spectacular times to experience the magic of whitewater rafting on the Cache La Poudre River, and A Wanderlust Adventure is […]

Tips for Rafting on the Poudre River Near Rocky Mountain National Park

Whitewater rafting on the Cache la Poudre River is a Colorado experience unlike any other. Carving through steep, forested canyons and fed by the snowmelt of the Rockies, the Poudre is the Centennial State’s only designated Wild and Scenic River. For rafters, that means pristine waters, consistent flows in the spring and early summer, and […]

Tips for Conquering the Whitewater of Cache la Poudre River, Near Estes Park

Whitewater rafting the Cache la Poudre River, Colorado’s only federally designated Wild and Scenic River, is an adventure that combines breathtaking scenery, historical echoes, and adrenaline-pumping rapids. The river, affectionately known as “The Poudre,” winds through the Roosevelt National Forest, offering rafters a rare opportunity to ride the same waters that once sustained fur trappers, […]

Gems of Fort Collins

If you're visiting from out-of-state, it can sometimes be hard to figure out things to do if you're in a smaller city--like Fort Collins. But not to worry! Fort Collins has TONS of stuff for everyone in your group, so you can be the best trip organizer they've ever seen. Read on to find out […]

Wondering what you should wear on the river? Wonder no more!

I've been rafting for 19 years (since I was 6 months old), so I've picked up tips and tricks from my many years on the river. Below are my 7 things that I ALWAYS bring when rafting (as well as a list of things I don't take on the river).

Cold weather in May? It makes for GREAT rafting!

Because of the massive amount of snow that our beautiful Colorado Rockies got this year, there is a ton of snow melting and joining our rivers. All this snow melt typically occurs in May, but because of the cold weather that we've had, the snow has stayed up in the mountains- until now. Everyday this […]

Welcome to Colorado!

Here at Wanderlust Adventures, we take outdoor fun SERIOUSLY and love the sunny Colorado summers. If you're booking a trip with us, or just visiting Colorado, there's something for everyone! Below is a summary of the great things that you can do this summer: Come Rafting With Us! We have 4 raft trips going down […]

Discount Pricing!

Once again, we will have Discount Pricing in 2026! Use code save10 to receive $10 off for trips that occur from May 15th through June 26th. Use code augustdeal to receive $10 off for trips that occur from August 3rd through September 7th. Please call 970-482-1995 or book your trip online with codes above.

Reasons To Drive Yourself From Estes Park To Raft With A Wanderlust Adventure On The Poudre River

The Cache La Poudre Rivers offers the closest and best rafting near Estes Park. Unfortunately there are no rafting trips offered right in the town of Estes Park. So if you are staying in Estes Park this summer and you want to go rafting your best option is the Poudre River near Fort Collins. We […]

Rafting Near Estes Park

A Wanderlust Adventure will take you on a trip to remember rafting near Estes Park, CO. While we are not actually located in Estes Park, we are located closer to the Cache La Poudre River, which is the closest river to Estes Park, , and we understand that this can be a bit confusing for […]