OARS was founded in 1969 by river pioneer George Wendt. Take a look back at the company's 50-plus year history and find out how it all began.

OARS has 55+ years of Idaho whitewater rafting experience. For rafters and anglers, an Idaho rafting trip is the real deal.

A dory is an incredible craft for exploring a river, but not everybody knows what they are. Here a just a few details to start you thinking.

It’s all here on this full Grand Canyon dory adventure – running legendary rapids like Crystal & Lava Falls, hiking to Nankoweep and soaking in the wonders of Elves Chasm and Havasu Canyon.

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...

Learn the mechanics of rowing dories on this 5-day intermediate rowing course on Idaho’s Lower Salmon River

Join OARS for a Colorado River rafting trip. Raft the Colorado River through Westwater Canyon, Cataract Canyon or the Grand Canyon. Book now!

There’s a saying among those who spend enough time on rivers: “There are two types of boaters. Those who have flipped and those who will.

Explore the scenic wonders of the upper section of Grand Canyon by dory before tackling the Lower Canyon’s epic whitewater, ending with a run through Lava Falls and a helicopter ride to the rim.

Hike down the Bright Angel Trail to the Colorado River, then tackle the biggest whitewater in North America, and explore iconic natural wonders like Elves Chasm, Deer Creek Falls, and Havasu Canyon on this legendary Grand Canyon dory trip.