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Birding on the Colorado River


Birding on Ruby-Horsethief

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Colorado Canyons Association is excited to lead our 3rd 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; don’t forget your binoculars!

WE WILL BE ADHERING TO CURRENT CDC AND MESA COUNTY HEALTH AND SAFETY GUIDELINES DURING THIS TRIP. SOME DETAILS MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.


What you need to know:

When: May 7-9th, 2021

Where: Ruby-Horsethief stretch of the Colorado River

Cost*: $525 for CCA members; $575 for non-members - Cost includes:

  • Expert birding guide

  • Locally-sourced food and beverages for delicious, custom-made meals

  • Group river equipment

  • Shuttle transportation

View more details here!


Questions? Contact Sara via sara@canyonsassociation.org or call (970)263-7902.