Flowing through one of the last great unprotected wilderness areas of the West, you'll feel like a true explorer rafting the Owyhee River.

Wilderness can be a cure for what ails us, and an Idaho whitewater rafting trip on the Salmon River is just what the doctor ordered for this author.

OARS California whitewater rafting trips have 50+ years experience on 6 California rafting rivers. Rated “Best River Outfitter” by National Geographic!

On dory trips, the question that inevitably comes up is, "Where do the names on the boats come from?" We've got the answer right here...

Some of the best-named famous whitewater rapids are clever plays on words, while others hint at the best way to run them or someone's folly or misfortune.

A river guide for nearly 50 years, Lew Steiger is a Grand Canyon original. With OARS since 1988, we asked him to share one of his proudest moments...

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Employment opportunity for an American River Food Room Supervisor at our Lotus, CA operation with OARS, since 1969.

Save 15% on select 2026 Lower Klamath River departures.

OARS is proud to offer free rafting for veterans, active-duty military, and emergency first responders on most ½- or 1-day adventures