Kevin Fedarko's hit book, The Emerald Mile, may have introduced the world to the legacy of Grand Canyon Dories, but the story continues...

For whitewater dory lovers, there’s no better place than Idaho. The state’s miles of wild free-flowing rivers are home to the country’s deepest gorges and some of the best big-water rapids.

OARS offers river trips throughout the western United States, including Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Oregon and Utah.

Explore some of the top UNESCO World Heritage Sites on an active hiking, sea kayaking or whitewater rafting adventure with OARS.

Nothing compares to rafting Hells Canyon in Idaho, home of the mighty Snake River and the deepest gorge in North America.

Getting ready for Lower Salmon River Dory School—packing list, meeting place, travel considerations & more

There's rafting, and then there's a dory trip. Guide Kevin Fedarko shares his love for these classic craft that ply the Colorado through the Grand Canyon.

The experts at OARS share what to expect for the 2025 rafting season, including snowpack numbers, river highlights & other news.

Find important info and the answers to some of the most-commonly asked questions about OARS 1-day rafting trips.

Raft Cataract Canyon and explore Canyonlands National Park on this Colorado River rafting adventure near Moab.