OARS Media Kit – For the Press
Wondering how OARS got started? Curious if we know anything about filming on wild rivers and in our country’s National Parks? Looking for the latest press information, photos, or B-roll footage? You’ve come to the right place.
Address:
OARS
PO Box 67
2863 Hwy 49
Angels Camp, CA 95222
Learn about our history and company story here.
Promotional Photography/Footage
For promotional photography or video or to request images and/or B-roll footage for editorial or broadcast use, please contact Steve Markle at 1.209.753.4797.
Please note: OARS is not licensed to share all the photography on our website. The unauthorized use of stock imagery copied from our site could result in a fine.
Many of the photos on our site and in our catalog were taken by photographer Justin Bailie. Contact him directly to license his images or view his collections below.
- justin@justinbailie.com
- 530.545.0694
- www.justinbailie.com
Photo Galleries
- All Galleries
- Bhutan
- Cataract Canyon | Colorado River, Utah
- Chilko River, British Columbia
- Echo Park, Dinosaur National Monument
- Galapagos
- Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
- Green River, Utah & Colorado
- Hell’s Canyon of the Snake River, Idaho
- Jackson Lake, Grand Teton National Park
- Kayaking and Whale Watching, Baja
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2019
- OARS LAUNCHES NEW WHITEWATER ROWING CLINICS FOR 2020 SEASON
- OARS Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Community Events – Raises More than $20,000 for Youth and River Guide Organizations
- OARS’ CATARACT CANYON TRIP RECOGNIZED AS “BEST RAFTING TRIP”
- OARS Launches Hidden Canyons
2018
- OARS Boathouse Tour Finds Common Ground in Local Communities, Raises More than $16,000 for Youth Organizations
- OARS Founder George Wendt To Be Inducted Into River Runners Hall of Fame
- OARS Renames Foundation “The Pam & George Wendt Foundation”
- OARS ANNOUNCES JOHN WESLEY POWELL 150TH ANNIVERSARY TRIP
- OARS to Premiere New Film, Return from Desolation
2017
- OARS 2017 Whitewater Forecast: Big Water Coming to the West
- OARS Launches #100HOURSUNPLUGGED
- OARS Speaks About Death of Guide Tim Conant in Yellowstone National Park
2016
- OARS Launches New Cuba Sea Kayaking Adventure
- OARS Gives Back to Future Generations, Offering Experiences of a Lifetime in America’s National Parks
- OARS Launches New River Warriors Trips for Military Veterans
- OARS Celebrates 100 Years of America’s National Parks
- OARS Launches New Dory Trips to Meet Growing Demand
- OARS’ 62 Years Film Honors Conservationist David Brower
2015
- OARS Honors Conservationist Martin Litton with the Release of a New Grand Canyon Film by Pete McBride
- OARS Introduces New Upscale Galápagos Explorer Itinerary for 2016
- OARS Reports Record Pace For 2016 Reservations On Coveted Grand Canyon and Salmon River Trips
- OARS’ Salmon River Rafting Trip Recognized as “Best Guided Outdoor Trip”
- Venerable Adventure Travel Company, OARS, Wants to Get Kids Off the Couch and Into National Parks
- OARS and American Rivers Shine the Light on the Endangered Green River
- OARS and Chaco Pair Up for 2015 Rafting Season
- OARS Releases Optimistic 2015 Whitewater Rafting Forecast
- TravelAge West Announces Its 2015 Editor’s Pick Recipients: OARS Selected as Best Tour Operator for Adventure
- OUTSIDE Honors OARS with Two Best of Travel Awards: Best River Trip and Best River Guide
- OARS Celebrates Utah – The “Confluence of Adventure” For Whitewater Rafting, Hiking & More
- Must-Have Summer Vacation Planning Guide – OARS Releases 2015 Family Adventures Catalog
- Yampa River Street View and the Epic Force of Nature that Changed the Course of a River and One Man’s Life
- Rivers Fiji Recognized Among World Leaders in Responsible Tourism
2014
- OARS Releases River of Eden by Filmmaker Pete McBride
- OARS Embraces Autumn On Western Waterways and National Park Trails With Multi-Day Adventure Vacations
- OARS’ Wine on the River Series Pairs Vineyards and Gourmet Presentations With Drama of Rafting Western Rivers
- Return of High Water to Utah’s Cataract Canyon Promises Some of the Best Rafting of the Year
- OARS California Road Trip Sweepstakes Celebrates 150th Anniversary of the Yosemite Grant
- OARS, World Leader in Whitewater Rafting, Launches Social Media Contest to Help Encourage National Park Visits this Summer
- OARS, World Leader in Whitewater Rafting, Announces New Partnership with Klean Kanteen
- 2014 Pacific Coast Rafting Outlook Remains Positive Despite Drought
- OARS Releases 2014 Pre-Season Rafting Forecast
- OARS Guides Lead Historic Rafting Descent on the Colorado River “Pulse Flow”
- OARS Releases 2014 Family Adventures Catalog Featuring 21 Easy to Epic Vacation Ideas
- The Year of the Dory: OARS Pays Tribute to Legendary Grand Canyon Boatman/Environmental Crusader Martin Litton for its 45th Anniversary
- OARS Introduces New-for-2014 Lodge-Based Grand Canyon Hiking Adventure
- OARS, Worldwide Leader in Whitewater Rafting, Announces New Departures Exploring the Sacred Rivers of Bhutan
2013
- OARS Launches “Livin’ the Dream” Contest To Become Honorary River Guide On No-Cost Grand Canyon Rafting Trip
- U.S. Marine Captain with Four Deployments to Afghanistan under His Belt Chosen as Winner of OARS “Livin’ the Dream” Contest Prize Is Coveted “Swamper” Crew Position On Grand Canyon Rafting Trip
- OARS Announces Enhanced Commission Structure Including Travel Agent Commissions on Coveted Grand Canyon Rafting Adventures
- OARS Family Rafting Adventures Give Kids a Break from Devices
- OARS Experiencing Increased Demand For Rafting Adventures in Northern California This Summer On Reservoir-Controlled Rivers
- Veteran Outfitter OARS by Longstanding Agreements With Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks Offers Guests Unique Access and Experiences
- Two Oregon Purveyors of Fine Living, A Chocolatier and a Brew Master,Spice Up Father’s Day on the Rogue River with OARS
- A Strong Constitution for Fun Recommended for OARS’ July 4th – 6th Tuolumne River Trip with 21st Amendment Brewery
- OARS Releases 2013 Family Adventure Catalog With Vacations From Peru to Alaska
- OARS Outlines 2013 Menu of Whitewater Vacations On Idaho’s Iconic Salmon and Snake Rivers
- OARS Rafts Second-Ever Descent of Drangme Chhu in Bhutan
- OARS Offers 11 Unique Gourmet Whitewater Rafting Adventures in 2013
2012
- OARS Hosts Series of Epicurean Adventures on Idaho’s Salmon River with Whole Journeys
- OARS’ Adventure Consultant Recognized as Top Travel Specialist for River Rafting by Condé Nast Traveler for the 6th Consecutive Year
- OARS Founder, George Wendt, to be Honored at 2012 California River Awards
- OARS Partners With Leading Social Media Agency To Launch Web Magazine
- Dinosaur National Monument, an Undiscovered Gem, Shines this Summer
- OARS Releases Industry-leading Whitewater Orientation Video
- OARS’ 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
- OARS Seeks to Inspire the Next Generation of Adventurers with New Family Catalog
2011
- OARS’ Adventure Consultant Recognized as Top River Rafting Expert by Condé Nast Traveler for the 5th Consecutive Year
- OARS Launches Three New Adventures for 2012
- OARS Reinvents the Travel Catalog for 2012
- Record Water Levels on Tap for 2011 Cataract Canyon Rafting Season
- OARS’ 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
2010
- 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
- OARS 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
2009
- OARS Adventure Vacations Something for everyone: The thrill-seeker, the naturalist, the not-exactly-athletic, the first-time camper and the seasoned boater.
- Grand Teton National Park selects OARS 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 OARS Adventure
- UNIQUE VACATION OPTIONS, ON AND OFF THE BEATEN PATH, IN AMERICA’S MOST ICONIC NATIONAL PARKS
- 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
- OARS RECEIVES TOP HONORS FROM DISTINGUISHED MEDIA OUTLETS
2008
- OARS (OUTDOOR ADVENTURE RIVER SPECIALISTS) TO BEGIN ACCEPTING RESERVATIONS FOR 2010 GRAND CANYON RAFTING TRIPS
- OARS OFFERS SEVEN NEW TRIPS IN 2009 ADDING TO AN EXTENSIVE COLLECTION OF ADVENTUROUS ITINERARIES THROUGHOUT THE U.S. WEST, CANADA, LATIN AMERICA AND FIJI
- OARS’ GOURMET WHITEWATER RAFTING TRIPS OFFER ELEGANT ADVENTURE VACATION ALTERNATIVES
- OARS (OUTDOOR ADVENTURE RIVER SPECIALISTS) 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
- OARS – MOTHER NATURE COOPERATES WITH WHITEWATER RAFTING COMPANY: SNOW LEVELS MAKE FOR AN OUTSTANDING 2008 WHITEWATER RAFTING SEASON
- OARS – THE ECO-SAVVY ADVENTURE TRAVEL OUTFITTER FURTHER REDUCES CARBON FOOTPRINT WITH A NEW COMMITMENT TO SOLAR POWER
- OARS 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 OARS DIVERSE TRIP OPTIONS
- OARS AND TEVA TEAM UP TO SUPPORT A 3D EXPERIENCE FOR IMAX THEATRES – GRAND CANYON ADVENTURE: RIVER AT RISK