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The Best Road Trip From Portland Nobody Knows About

Just a six hour drive from Portland is the gateway to Idaho’s world-renowned rivers and Lower Salmon River rafting. You'll wish you knew about this sooner.
A hiker stands at a vista overlooking the Lower Salmon River and takes in the view.

California

OARS California whitewater rafting trips have 50+ years experience on 6 California rafting rivers. Rated “Best River Outfitter” by National Geographic!
Two yellow rafts with a group of paddlers float toward whitewater riffles on the South Fork of the American River

Wild for the Owyhee

Flowing through one of the last great unprotected wilderness areas of the West, you'll feel like a true explorer rafting the Owyhee River.
Wild for the Owhyee River | Photo: Jillian Lukiwski

How Does a Dory Get its Name?

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...
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Guest Perspective: Estee Rivera Murdock

We asked a repeat OARS guest & busy professional to disconnect on a Rogue River rafting trip and share about the trip.
Family sitting under a tent shade laughing together

Stories From the Vault: Lew Steiger

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...
Grand Canyon Guide Lew Steiger Rowing Hermit Rapid | Photo: Benjamin Dale

Gauley Rafting: What’s All the Hype About?

Come September, whitewater lovers flock to West Virginia's Gauley River to experience the East Coast’s best (and wildest) rafting trip. Is it for you?
Gauley Rafting: What’s All the Hype About?

Owyhee Rafting: What’s All the Hype About?

It's possibly the most remote and elusive river trip in the nation but for boaters in the know, Owyhee rafting trips are worth the fuss.
Owyhee rafting trip in southeastern Oregon with the outfitter OARS

How 8 Famous Whitewater Rapids Got Their Names

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.
Sockdolager Rapid on a Grand Canyon rafting trip

What’s the Difference Between an Oar Raft and a Paddle Raft?

On many rafting trips, there's often two different types of boats: oar rafts (oar rigs) and paddle rafts. Each craft has distinct advantages.
Oar raft vs. Paddle raft: What's the difference?

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