Super scenic drive out from Denver to the "outpost", which was comfortable, well-organized and stocked with anything you might need. Staff greeted us by name as we got out of the car. Easy check in process, quick bus ride to the put-in, and all the safety instruction you'd expect. Really engaging staff made the day fun for all the guests and we got a little bit of local flavor in addition to some history and geology. Saw some bald eagles, hooped off a 30-foot cliff, and wrapped it up. In and out in about 3.5 hours; this is a great half-day trip and the first-timers in our group loved it. We'll use AVA or sure when we make it back to Colorado.