Joe Ashton of Cañon City kayaks the Play Wave on the Arkansas River during the first day of the Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival in Cañon City Friday, July 22, 2022. Ashton has been kayaking for 38 years and said Friday was his 60th day on the river this year. The festival continues on Saturday with live music, a weenie dog race, trail and mountain bike races, and more activities on the river. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)
Cañon City hosts the Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival along the Arkansas River Friday and Saturday.
Joe Ashton of Cañon City kayaks the Play Wave on the Arkansas River during the first day of the Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival in Cañon City Friday, July 22, 2022. Ashton has been kayaking for 38 years and said Friday was his 60th day on the river this year. The festival continues on Saturday with live music, a weenie dog race, trail and mountain bike races, and more activities on the river. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)A paddle boarder plays in the Play Wave on the Arkansas River during the first day of the Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival in Cañon City Friday, July 22, 2022. The festival continues on Saturday with live music, a weenie dog race, trail and mountain bike races, and more activities on the river. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)A paddle boarder hits the water in the Play Wave on the Arkansas River during the first day of the Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival in Cañon City Friday, July 22, 2022. The festival continues on Saturday with live music, a weenie dog race, trail and mountain bike races, and more activities on the river. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)A kayaker plays in the Arkansas River during the first day of the Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival in Cañon City Friday, July 22, 2022. The festival continues on Saturday with live music, a weenie dog race, trail and mountain bike races, and more activities on the river. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Joe Ashton of Cañon City kayaks the Play Wave on the Arkansas River during the first day of the Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival in Cañon City Friday, July 22, 2022. Ashton has been kayaking for 38 years and said Friday was his 60th day on the river this year. The festival continues on Saturday with live music, a weenie dog race, trail and mountain bike races, and more activities on the river. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Joe Ashton of Cañon City kayaks the Play Wave on the Arkansas River during the first day of the Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival in Cañon City Friday, July 22, 2022. Ashton has been kayaking for 38 years and said Friday was his 60th day on the river this year. The festival continues on Saturday with live music, a weenie dog race, trail and mountain bike races, and more activities on the river. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)A kayaker tackles the Play Wave on the Arkansas River during the first day of the Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival in Cañon City Friday, July 22, 2022. The festival continues on Saturday with live music, a weenie dog race, trail and mountain bike races, and more activities on the river. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Joe Ashton of Cañon City kayaks the Play Wave on the Arkansas River during the first day of the Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival in Cañon City Friday, July 22, 2022. Ashton has been kayaking for 38 years and said Friday was his 60th day on the river this year. The festival continues on Saturday with live music, a weenie dog race, trail and mountain bike races, and more activities on the river. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)A group of rafters float the Arkansas River during the first day of the Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival in Cañon City Friday, July 22, 2022. The festival continues on Saturday with live music, a weenie dog race, trail and mountain bike races, and more activities on the river. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Paddle boarders float the Arkansas River during the SUP Parade on the first day of the Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival in Cañon City Friday, July 22, 2022. The festival continues on Saturday with live music, a weenie dog race, trail and mountain bike races, and more activities on the river. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Paddle boarders float the Arkansas River during the SUP Parade on the first day of the Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival in Cañon City Friday, July 22, 2022. The festival continues on Saturday with live music, a weenie dog race, trail and mountain bike races, and more activities on the river. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Paddle boarders carry their boards out of the Arkansas River after the SUP Parade on the first day of the Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival in Cañon City Friday, July 22, 2022. The festival continues on Saturday with live music, a weenie dog race, trail and mountain bike races, and more activities on the river. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)A paddle boarder plays in the Play Wave on the Arkansas River during the first day of the Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival in Cañon City on July 22. The festival included live music, a weenie dog race, trail and mountain bike races, and more activities on the river. (Christian Murdock, The Denver Gazette)A paddle boarder takes the plunge while surfing the Play Wave on the Arkansas River during the first day of the Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival in Cañon City Friday, July 22, 2022. The festival continues on Saturday with live music, a weenie dog race, trail and mountain bike races, and more activities on the river. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Paddle boarders float the Arkansas River during the SUP Parade on the first day of the Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival in Cañon City Friday, July 22, 2022. The festival continues on Saturday with live music, a weenie dog race, trail and mountain bike races, and more activities on the river. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)
