O.A.R.S. Press Release
- Two Oregon Purveyors of Fine Living, A Chocolatier and a Brew Master, Spice Up Father’s Day on the Rogue River with O.A.R.S.
- Veteran Outfitter O.A.R.S. by Longstanding Agreements With Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks Offers Guests Unique Access and Experiences
- A Strong Constitution for Fun Recommended for O.A.R.S.’ July 4th – 6th Tuolumne River Trip with 21st Amendment Brewery
- O.A.R.S. Releases 2013 Family Adventure Catalog With Vacations From Peru to Alaska
- O.A.R.S. Selected by Outside Magazine As Runner Up for “Best Outfitter of the Year”
- O.A.R.S. Outlines 2013 Menu of Whitewater Vacations On Idaho’s Iconic Salmon and Snake Rivers
- O.A.R.S. Offers 11 Unique Gourmet Whitewater Rafting Adventures in 2013
- O.A.R.S. Rafts Second-Ever Descent of Drangme Chhu in Bhutan
- O.A.R.S. Hosts Series of Epicurean Adventures on Idaho’s Salmon River with Whole Journeys
- O.A.R.S.’ Adventure Consultant Recognized as Top Travel Specialist for River Rafting by Condé Nast Traveler for the 6th Consecutive Year
- O.A.R.S. Founder, George Wendt, Honored at 2012 California River Awards
- O.A.R.S. Partners With Leading Social Media Agency To Launch Web Magazine
- Dinosaur National Monument, an Undiscovered Gem, Shines this Summer
- O.A.R.S. and American Rivers Shine the Light on the Endangered Green River
- O.A.R.S. Releases Industry-leading Whitewater Orientation Video
- O.A.R.S.’ Bosnia Three Rivers Tour Recognized as One of “50 Tours of a Lifetime” for 2012
- The Grand Canyon by Dory Named to Hall of Fame in Outside's Inaugural Travel Awards
- O.A.R.S. Seeks to Inspire the Next Generation of Adventurers with New Family Catalog
- O.A.R.S. Launches Three New Adventures for 2012
- O.A.R.S.’ Adventure Consultant Recognized as Top River Rafting Expert by Condé Nast Traveler for the 5th Consecutive Year
- O.A.R.S. Reinvents the Travel Catalog for 2012
- Record Water Levels on Tap for 2011 Cataract Canyon Rafting Season
- O.A.R.S.’ Grand Canyon River Trip Recognized as One of “50 Tours of a Lifetime” for 2011
- California Snowpack Has River Outfitters Looking Forward to 2011 Rafting Season
- Prime Minister of Fiji Recognizes Rivers Fiji with “Exporter of the Year” Award for Tourism Services
- Award-winning Outfitter Unveils 2011 Bucket List of Adventures
- O.A.R.S. Announces New Wilderness Gourmet Culinary Adventure Featuring Acclaimed Ashland Chef, Damon Jones on the Rogue River
- Adventures in Wine and Whitewater
- Above Average Sierra Snowpack Translates to Exciting, Extended California Whitewater Rafting Season
- Grand Teton National Park selects O.A.R.S. as long-term concessionaire & the only rafting & sea kayaking outfitter to operate overnight trips in the park
- Rivers Fiji recognized with Responsible Tourism Award by Virgin Holidays
- Fifty “Eco-Friendly” Ways to Experience the Unforgettable Nature of an O.A.R.S. Adventure
- Adventure Travelers in Pursuit of the Seven Whitewater Wonders of the World
- Raft More, Spend Less: All-Inclusive Adventures Make Good Financial Sense in Today's Economy
- Unique Vacation Options, On and Off the Beaten Path, In America’s Most Iconic National Parks
- O.A.R.S. Receives Top Honors from Distinguished Media Outlets
- O.A.R.S. To Begin Accepting Reservations for 2010 Grand Canyon Rafting Trips
- O.A.R.S. Offers Seven New Trips in 2009 Adding to an Extensive Collection of Adventurous Itineraries throughout the U.S. West, Canada, Latin America and Fiji
- O.A.R.S.’ Gourmet Whitewater Rafting Trips Offer Elegant Adventure Vacation Alternatives
- O.A.R.S. Commemorates 40th Anniversary of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act by Partnering with American Rivers and by Offering a Benefit Whitewater Rafting Trip in Idaho
- O.A.R.S. - Mother Nature Cooperates with Whitewater Rafting Company: Snow Levels Make for an Outstanding 2008 Whitewater Rafting Season
- O.A.R.S. – the eco-savvy adventure travel outfitter further reduces carbon footprint with a new commitment to solar power
- O.A.R.S. announces a one-of-a kind series of rafting and product-testing expeditions with performance footwear innovator Teva
- Seven New Hiking-Specific Itineraries Added to O.A.R.S. Diverse Trip Options
- O.A.R.S. and Teva Team Up to Support a 3D Experience for IMAX Theaters – Grand Canyon Adventure: River at Risk
- O.A.R.S. Receives Top Honors from Distinguished Media Outlets
- O.A.R.S. Adventure Vacations - Something for everyone: the thrill-seeker, the naturalist, the not-exactly-athletic, the first-time camper and the seasoned boater
PrintO.A.R.S. (Outdoor Adventure River Specialists)
CONTACT: Steve Markle
TEL: 209-736-2407 ext. 716
EMAIL: stevem@oars.com
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SEVEN NEW HIKING-SPECIFIC ITINERARIES ADDED TO O.A.R.S. DIVERSE TRIP OPTIONS
Angels Camp, California – January 10, 2008 – One of O.A.R.S. (Outdoor Adventure River Specialists) seven new hiking-specific trips was recognized by National Geographic Adventure Magazine as one of the “25 Best New Trips in the World”.
The eco-friendly whitewater rafting company added to its extensive adventure trip selection with a new twist: in-depth exploration on foot of intriguing destinations such as Mesa Verde and Chaco Canyon in the Four Corners region of the desert Southwest. Trips down Idaho’s Wild and Scenic Middle Fork of the Salmon River, the Green and Colorado rivers in Canyonlands National Park, and the Rogue River in Southern Oregon allow hikers access to areas that would be otherwise inaccessible. On each river adventure, rafts provide support by transporting food, cooking and camping gear, and personal items, giving guests time, freedom and mobility to explore away from the river. Guests on the Rogue River Hiker trip will have the unique opportunity to hike the entire length of the Rogue River Trail.
O.A.R.S. has always focused on hiking as a core element in many of their trips. Until recently, however, they only occasionally offered trips specifically designed for active travelers who hike and live a more active lifestyle. They responded to that need with a series of active hiking adventures that include in-depth exploration with their friendly, knowledgeable guides and combined them with all the creature comforts and delicious meals passengers have come to expect on an O.A.R.S. rafting trip. All of O.A.R.S. hiking trips access pristine wilderness, feature the very best a region has to offer and are suitable for families, friends, first-timers, veteran outdoor enthusiasts, independent and/or mature travelers.
Steve Markle, O.A.R.S. Marketing & Partnerships Director, stated, "Our guides really offer a tremendous resource of knowledge and experience when it comes to the history, geology and ecology of the areas in which we travel. When people choose O.A.R.S. to provide an adventure vacation, they expect to be fully immersed in every aspect of their destination. These are bight, well-educated travelers who want to know who and what shaped the history of the region, what the geology tells us, and how the river environment lives and breathes today. Our hiking trips offer the opportunity to really dig into an area and learn something while enjoying the active nature of an O.A.R.S. hiking vacation."
Markle added, “O.A.R.S. welcomes hikers of all ages and abilities. Our guides take individual fitness levels into consideration for the length of hikes and range of elevation and customize the pace of the hikes to the interests and needs of the group. We include a lead and a sweep guide for all hikes and will never leave anyone behind. Each adventurer experiences an active wilderness experience crafted to the individual abilities and curiosities of the group.”For more information on O.A.R.S. eco-friendly adventures, including a free 84-page color catalog, call O.A.R.S. at
1-800-346-6277, email the company at info@oars.com or visit www.oars.com ~ http://blog.oars.com
