Low Water, Big Fun on Colorado Rivers | Denver News

Summer river fun’s got a twist this year—low water levels from a dry winter are reshaping the scene. Despite record-low snowpack and weaker spring runoff, crowds are still hitting Clear Creek and the South Platte for cooling off. River Run Park in Sheridan and Golden’s tubing spots are buzzing, with some outfitters even calling the calmer waters more enjoyable and renting tubes early. But not everyone’s smiling—some South Platte outfitters skipped the season entirely, and Boulder Creek’s flow faded faster than expected. It’s a summer of adaptation: less water, more creativity, and a mixed bag of thrills and tough calls. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/75233452dd41668c