The Buena Vista Whitewater Park on the Arkansas River is a popular river run for kayakers and rafters. The park features several challenging obstacles, including a series of man-made drops, eddies, and waves. The river run difficulty is rated Class III-IV, making it suitable for experienced paddlers. The best time of year to float this section of water is during the spring and early summer, when water levels range from 1,000 to 3,000 cfs. At higher levels, the river can become too dangerous to navigate. Overall, the Buena Vista Whitewater Park river run offers a thrilling adventure for those seeking a challenging and exciting experience on the water.

Weather today, A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Breezy, with a light northwest wind becoming west 15 to 20 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.