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- American River Fork, Cork & Paddle
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- Merced River Rafting Near Yosemite National Park
- Middle Fork American River Rafting
- North Fork of the American River Rafting
- South Fork American River Rafting
- South Fork of the American River Rafting Near Sacramento
- South Fork | Middle Fork American River Rafting Combo
- South Fork | North Fork American River Rafting Combo
- Stanislaus Rafting - Calaveras Big Trees State Park
- Tuolumne River Rafting Near Yosemite National Park
- Yosemite & Tuolumne Hiker: Peaks, Creeks and Waterfalls
- Canada
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- Grand Canyon Rafting - Lees Ferry to Diamond Creek
- Grand Canyon Rafting - Lees Ferry to Lake Mead
- Grand Canyon Rafting - Lees Ferry to Phantom Ranch
- Grand Canyon Rafting - Lees Ferry to Whitmore Wash
- Grand Canyon Rafting - Phantom Ranch to Diamond Creek
- Grand Canyon Rafting - Phantom Ranch to Lake Mead
- Grand Canyon Rafting - Phantom Ranch to Whitmore Wash
- Grand Canyon Rafting - Whitmore Wash to Lake Mead
- Grand Canyon Dories
- Grand Canyon Dories - Lees Ferry to Diamond Creek
- Grand Canyon Dories - Lees Ferry to Lake Mead
- Grand Canyon Dories - Lees Ferry to Phantom Ranch
- Grand Canyon Dories - Lees Ferry to Whitmore Wash
- Grand Canyon Dories - Phantom Ranch to Diamond Creek
- Grand Canyon Dories - Phantom Ranch to Lake Mead
- Grand Canyon Dories - Phantom Ranch to Whitmore Wash
- Grand Canyon Dories - Whitmore Wash to Lake Mead
- Idaho
- Gorges of the Lower Salmon River Rafting
- Idaho Hiking: Middle Fork of the Salmon River
- Idaho Kayaking School for Beginners and Intermediates
- Idaho Stand Up Paddleboard Clinic
- Main Salmon Epicurean Adventure with Whole Journeys
- Main Salmon River Rafting on the River of No Return
- Middle Fork of the Salmon River: Idaho White Water Rafting
- Middle Fork Salmon River Fishing Trip
- Middle Fork | Main Salmon River Rafting Combo
- Snake River rafting through Hells Canyon
- Ultimate Salmon River Experience
- India
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- Oregon
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- Utah
- Cataract Canyon Whitewater Rafting
- Colorado River Rafting through Cataract Canyon - 4 Days
- Dinosaur Whitewater Guide School
- Flaming Gorge Rafting
- Green River Rafting through the Gates of Lodore
- Hiking Canyonlands: Colorado and Green River Special
- Ranch & Raft on the Colorado River
- San Juan River Rafting
- San Juan River Rafting in Utah
- San Juan River Rafting: Utah Family Vacation
- Split Mountain Utah Whitewater Rafting with Don Hatch River Expeditions
- Ultimate Southwest Adventure Vacation
- Yampa River Rafting
- Wyoming
- Zambia & Botswana
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Press Articles
- Outside Magazine - April 2013
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- Sunset Magazine - Summer 2012
- Beer West Magazine - Summer 2012
- Southwest Airlines Spirit Magazine - Sept 2012
- LA Times - July 22, 2012
- Outside Magazine - June 2012
- Men's Journal - June 2012
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- Condé Nast Traveler - December 2011
- Sunset Magazine - June 2011
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- Scouting Magazine - May/June 2011
- The Costco Connection - May 2011
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- California Visitor's Guide 2010
- UCLA Magazine - October 2010
- LemonDrop.com - September 24 2010
- Men's Journal - June/July 2010
- National Georaphic - June 2010
- California Travel Expert - June 2010
- NY Times - April 25, 2010
- LA Times - Wednesday, April 21, 2010
- Travel + Leisure - March 2010
- Los Angeles Times - Travel - February 2010
- Divorce Candy - January 2010
- Virtuoso Life November/December 2009
- National Geographic Adventure - Aug/Sept 2009
- Travel + Leisure September 2009
- Grants Pass Chamber of Commerce August 2009
- Grand Junction Free Press - June 2009
- National Geographic Traveler - May/June 2009
- Outside Magazine - April 2009
- National Geographic Adventure - March 2009
- National Geographic Adventure - February 2009
- National Geographic Adventure - November 2008
- Sydney Morning Herald November 2008
- Smarter Travel - August 2008
- Condé Nast Traveler - August 2008
- Outside Magazine - July 2008
- Outside Magazine - July 2008
- Outside Magazine - July 2008
- Men’s Journal – June 2008
- Forbes.com Travel - June 2008
- Cooking Light - May 2008
- Outside Magazine - April 2008
- Sunset Magazine - March 2008
- Sunset Magazine - March 2008
- Outside Magazine - March 2008
- Wall Street Journal - March 2008
- National Geographic Adventure - November 2007
- National Geographic Adventure - November 2007
- Smarter Travel - September 2007
- Condé Nast Traveler - August 2007
- Prosper - August 2007
- Budget Travel - July 2007
- Plenty Magazine - June/July 2007
- Budget Travel - June 2007
- Men's Journal - May 2007
- Sunset Magazine - May 2007
- US News and World Report - May 2007
- National Geographic Adventure - May 2007
- Virtuoso Life - March / April 2007
- Outside Magazine - March, 2007
- AARP Magazine - January/February 2007
- Men’s Journal - December 2006
- Conde Naste Traveler - November 2006
- Shape Magazine - September 2006
- National Geographic Adventure - May 2006
- Austin American Statesman - June 2006
- Men's Journal - June 2006
- Men's Journal - May 2006
- Travel + Leisure - April 2006
- Virtuoso Life - March / April 2006
- National Geographic Adventure - November 2005
- Executive Traveler - August/ September 2005
- DenverPost.com - June 2005
- Outside Magazine - June 2005
- More Magazine - June 2005
- National Geographic Adventure – April 2005
- Outside Magazine – April 2005
- Travel + Leisure - April 2005
- Town & Country - January 2005
- Outside Magazine - November 2004
- New York Times August 2004
- Smart Money Magazine - August 2004
- The Washington Post - July 2004
- Outside Traveler - Summer 2004
- Outside Magazine - July 2004
- Diablo Magazine - June 2004
- Men's Journal - June 2004
- Salt Lake Tribune, The (UT) - June 2004
- National Geographic Adventure - April 2004
- Men's Journal - April 2004
- AAA Travel - August 2003
- USA Today Travel - August 2003
- Los Angeles Times - July 2003
- New York Times Sophisticated Traveler - June 2003
- San Francisco Chronicle - June 2003
- Money Magazine - April 2003
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- Men's Journal - March 2003
- National Geographic Adventure - February 2003
- Condé Nast Traveler - December 2002
- Travel + Leisure - August 2001
- Cigar Aficionado - April 2001
- Great Outdoors - March 2000
- Fast Company - November 1999
- National Geographic Adventure - Spring 1999
- The Los Angeles Times - May 1997
- Outside Magazine - June 1992
Press Releases
- O.A.R.S. Experiencing Increased Demand For Rafting Adventures in Northern California This Summer On Reservoir-Controlled Rivers
- 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
Activities
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Adventures Just For You
- Family Adventure Vacations
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- Worldwide Adventure Travel Destinations
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- About O.A.R.S.
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National Parks
- Arches National Park Tours
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- Dinosaur National Monument Tours
- Grand Canyon National Park Tours
- Grand Teton Tours
- Kenai Fjords National Park Tours
- Yellowstone National Park Tours
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