14 Instagram Photos That’ll Make You Want to Go Rafting Right Now

There’s so much to love about life on the river. But don’t take our word for it. Our guests, guides and friends continue to blow us away with their rafting photos on Instagram. From whitewater splashes caught in time to waterfall oases and spectacular star-filled skies, we dare you to look through these shots and not get the urge to hop on a raft this summer.

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The shoulder season is a great time to escape the rain and broaden your horizons. Where are you headed? #wanderlust #travelstoke #travelgram #grandcanyon @oars_rafting

A post shared by Steve Shannon Photography (@steveshannonphoto) on Oct 17, 2016 at 10:59am PDT

It is summer solstice and ?hot?. Wish I was back off in the Yampa River’s wild waters. #friendsoftheyampa @oars_rafting @nrsweb #summersolstice #yampariver #oars

A post shared by Amy S. Martin (@amysmartin21) on Jun 20, 2016 at 4:53pm PDT

Where’s the best place to camp? The beach … on a Colorado River trip. #grandcanyon #oarslife #arizona #coloradoriver #camping #findyourpark @oars_rafting

A post shared by James Kaiser (@jameskaiser_) on Aug 8, 2016 at 7:34pm PDT

Camp along Cataract Canyon river trip #NightScapeBook 

A post shared by Whit Richardson Photography (@whitphotography) on Apr 29, 2014 at 3:46pm PDT

Under the sky, over the water, between the ramparts. #owyheecanyonlands #owyheeriver #idaho #oregon #oarslife @oars_rafting

A post shared by Jillian Lukiwski (@thenoisyplume) on May 10, 2016 at 12:02pm PDT

Where to find the best whitewater this year – Middle Fork Salmon River, Idaho. #wildernessculture #adventure #rivers #whitewater #rafting #summer #visitidaho #salmonriver #escape @visitidaho Photo: @justin_bailie

A post shared by OARS – Whitewater Rafting (@oars_rafting) on Apr 21, 2016 at 1:08pm PDT

The Upper #Navua River in #Fiji, called by some “a River of Eden”. Last spring I shot a short film about this remarkable river and it’s unique story of #conservation. Check it out in the link in my profile – just dropped. Thanks for your work @oars_rafting #riversfiji @jennygnichols. #chasingrivers #nature #nofilter

A post shared by Pete McBride (@pedromcbride) on Oct 8, 2014 at 12:07pm PDT

Post-whitewater cooldown in the Colorado River #OARSlife #Canyonlands #Utah #FindYourPark

A post shared by James Kaiser (@jameskaiser_) on Jun 20, 2015 at 5:29pm PDT

Green River, Utah. Shot last week for OARS raft guiding company. They have recently acquired a permit for the Desolation Gray section of the Green river. An extended raft trip is a great way to unplug from the world, to leave behind your phone and computer and daily stresses. #rafting #OARSlife #OARSrafting #utahgram #igutah #utahisrad #utahtravels #findyourgreatest #thegreatsw #greenriver 

A post shared by Whit Richardson Photography (@whitphotography) on Jul 9, 2015 at 3:18pm PDT

“Ten feet or more has been added to the snowpack in the Sierra Nevada, promising to sustain streams and rivers into the dry season.” via @outsidemagazine

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?: Middle Fork American River – @jameskaiser_

A post shared by OARS – Whitewater Rafting (@oars_rafting) on Jan 17, 2017 at 3:44pm PST

The groover. La pooperia. The unit. Loo with a view. Whatever your guides call it, it’s that special place on the river that everyone has to come to terms with. Check out our guide to the groover: oars.com/blog #rafting #riverlife #oarslife #backcountry #wilderness #everybodypoops

A post shared by OARS – Whitewater Rafting (@oars_rafting) on Mar 7, 2016 at 1:41pm PST

Playing Light up Bocce ball, drinking, and sharing stories beneath the Yampa Rivers’s massive overhang was surreal. #rei #unitedoutside #oarslife

A post shared by John Di Tomaso (@johnditomaso) on Jun 28, 2016 at 2:17pm PDT

Taking a moment to play with the elves ✨#drawntowater … #elveschasm #grandcanyon #coloradoriver #sheroams #sheexplores #gooutside #explore #outandbeyond #girlslovetravel #shejumps #waterfall #mountaingirls #oars #outdoorwomen #theadventurecalling #oarslife

A post shared by Kelsey Dzintars (@kdzintars_art) on Aug 17, 2016 at 11:44am PDT

Messing about in boats in the mouth of Havasu Creek . . . #NPS100 #GrandCanyon #boats #dories #grandcanyondories #OARS #rivertrip #havasucreek #coloradoriver #camping #adventure #travel

A post shared by Benjamin Dale (@thebiglepowski) on Feb 3, 2017 at 12:44pm PST

Show us what #OARSLIFE looks like to you! Whether it’s an unforgettable river view, a thrilling whitewater shot or silly camp moment, we’d love see it. Tag @oars_rafting and use the hashtag #OARSLIFE on Instagram for a chance to be featured.