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

Ever wondered how the modern day life jacket came to be? A whitewater safety guru gives us an oral history of the PFD. Check out its evolution...

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?

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.

Forest bathing, or experiencing nature through all five senses, is more than just a stress reduction technique or health booster: it’s magic. Here's why you should give it a try...

Explore day trips with OARS in California, Utah & around the world. Find a 1/2-day or 1-day adventure for a quick getaway or an add-on to your next vacation.

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

Explore the 2024 American River Catalog to get all they info you need to have an amazing American River rafting adventure with OARS.