O.A.R.S. Press Release
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- 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
ANGELS CAMP, CA – April 11, 2012 – O.A.R.S.’ Bosnia & Herzegovina: Three Rivers Rafting and Cultural Adventure has been honored as one of National Geographic Traveler Magazine’s 2012 “50 Tours of a Lifetime.” Through a competitive selection process evaluating hundreds of applicants, the editorial team at National Geographic Traveler chose O.A.R.S.’ Bosnia Three Rivers tour as one of their “50 Tours of a Lifetime” for 2012.
National Geographic Traveler Magazine’s annual “50 Tours of a Lifetime” feature recognizes the 50 most authentic, most innovative, most immersive, best-guided, and most sustainable tours of 2012, as judged by the editors of National Geographic Traveler Magazine. The feature can be found online and in the May 2012 print edition of the magazine. National Geographic Traveler has the largest audience of any travel magazine, with more than 7.5 million readers. The “50 Tours of a Lifetime” editorial team is led by Executive Editor Norie Quintos, who stated that “the outfitters we selected are experts at creating trips that have the power to change lives—the lives of the traveler as well as the residents of the destination.”
O.A.R.S.’ Bosnia & Herzegovina: Three Rivers Rafting and Cultural Adventure is a brand-new adventure from the world’s premier whitewater rafting outfitter. This unique tour shines the light on Europe’s most underappreciated cultural and adventure destination. Trip participants will experience some of the best whitewater rafting in Europe, and will discover the unique people and culture of Sarajevo and the surrounding countryside. The tour is priced from $2990 per person, with 2012 departures on August 12 and August 21. http://www.oars.com/bosnia/bosniarafting
National Geographic Traveler Magazine’s annual “50 Tours of a Lifetime” feature recognizes the 50 most authentic, most innovative, most immersive, best-guided, and most sustainable tours of 2012, as judged by the editors of National Geographic Traveler Magazine. The feature can be found online and in the May 2012 print edition of the magazine. National Geographic Traveler has the largest audience of any travel magazine, with more than 7.5 million readers. The “50 Tours of a Lifetime” editorial team is led by Executive Editor Norie Quintos, who stated that “the outfitters we selected are experts at creating trips that have the power to change lives—the lives of the traveler as well as the residents of the destination.”
O.A.R.S.’ Bosnia & Herzegovina: Three Rivers Rafting and Cultural Adventure is a brand-new adventure from the world’s premier whitewater rafting outfitter. This unique tour shines the light on Europe’s most underappreciated cultural and adventure destination. Trip participants will experience some of the best whitewater rafting in Europe, and will discover the unique people and culture of Sarajevo and the surrounding countryside. The tour is priced from $2990 per person, with 2012 departures on August 12 and August 21. http://www.oars.com/bosnia/bosniarafting



