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“Tall” Ashley Leedberg

Get to know Ashley Leedberg, a professional river guide with OARS since 2026. Meet Ashley on a Utah rafting adventure!

Rafting the Salmon River and the Restorative Power of Wilderness

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.
A view of camp on a Middle Fork Salmon River rafting trip | Photo: Rob Aseltine

5 Things You Don’t Know About Bhutan

Maybe you've heard stories of the last Shangri-La on earth, but here are a few things you might now know about sacred Bhutan...
5 Things You Don’t Know About Bhutan

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

Winemaker Matt Hatcher Talks Wine On The River

Which wine goes best with whitewater? Check out this interview with the master vintner behind our Wine On The River rafting trips.
Winemaker Matt Hatcher Talks Wine On The River

The Evolution of the PFD

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...
The Evolution of the PFD

Ready for the Best California Rafting Season in 5 Years?

It's official, we can all get excited about the best California rafting conditions in years. OARS. Manager Chris Moore gives us the run-down...
2016 California Whitewater Outlook

Trip Resources – Smoking, Vaping & Cannabis

Learn more about the smoking, vaping and cannabis policy for all OARS trips.

Travelers – All Adults

OARS adult only vacations cater to empty nesters, solo travelers, couples, or groups of friends who want a kid-free vacation.
Whitewater rafting on the Yampa River which flows through Dinosaur National Monument in northeastern Utah.

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