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National Parks
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- The Best of Yellowstone and Grand Teton if You Only Have a Week
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Travel Ideas
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- 15 Instagram Feeds to Follow if You Love Rivers
- 16 Must-See National Park Sights This Year
- 36 Hours in Scenic McCall, Idaho
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- 5 of the Best National Parks Along Chile’s Route of Parks
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- 5 Reasons to Look Up on Your Next Rafting Trip
- 5 Rivers You Should Raft Before It’s Too Late
- 5 Things You Don't Know About Bhutan
- 5 Ways to Experience One of the West’s Newest Dark Sky Parks
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- 6 Tips to Avoid the National Park Crowds
- 7 Amazing Lodge-based Adventures
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- 7 Incredible River Hikes in the Western U.S.
- 7 Must-do's in Croatia (That Have Nothing to do With Game of Thrones)
- 7 of the Best Whitewater Rafting Trips in the World
- 7 of the Best Wildlife Adventures in the World
- 7 Reasons Everyone Should Visit Costa Rica at Least Once
- 7 Reasons to Make the Leap to a Multi-day Whitewater Rafting Trip
- 7 Reasons You Need to Go Whitewater Rafting Right Now
- 8 Adventure Vacations Your Kids Will Love
- 8 Cool Places to Camp During the Perseid Meteor Shower
- 8 Incredible National Park Views Worth the Effort
- 8 Must-visit World Heritage Sites for Adventurous Travelers
- 9 Easy-to-Epic Microadventures Near Sacramento
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- 9 Reasons to Go to Baja Right Now
- A Love Letter to the Grand Canyon
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- A Mexican Remedy for the Winter Blues
- A Short Vacation From Your Comfort Zone
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- America’s Most Exclusive Lodge? The Answer Might Surprise You…
- Ask a River Guide: Idaho's Most Underrated River Trip
- Ask a River Guide: The Best of Utah’s Cataract Canyon
- Ask a River Guide: The Secrets of Oregon's Rogue River
- Best Adventures Within 3 Hours of Boise, Idaho
- Best Multi-Day Rafting Trips for First-timers
- Best Under-the-Radar Paddling Trips in the Lower 48
- Bucket List Ideas For A Fulfilled Life
- Budget-friendly Alternatives to a Grand Canyon Rafting Trip
- California Rafting Outlook Better Than Expected
- California’s Best-Kept Secret: The Tuolumne River
- Cataract Canyon Rafting in Canyonlands National Park
- Colorado's Snowpack is at 539%, But What Does That Mean for Rafting?
- Delicious Discoveries on the Rogue River
- Discover Coloma: California's Best River Town
- Does the California Rafting Season Look Dismal?
- Experiencing Burnout? A Dose of Nature Can Help
- Facing Fear in Grand Canyon's Most Notorious Rapid
- Fear of Traveling Solo? Get Over It.
- Finding Solace in Baja
- Galápagos Layover: 24 Hours in Quito
- Gateway to Grand Canyon: 24 Hours in Flagstaff, AZ
- Gauley Rafting: What's All the Hype About?
- Go Outside: Your Mental Health Depends On It
- Guide Scoop: The Best of Lewiston, Idaho
- Hells Canyon Through the Eyes of an International Student
- Hit the Road: Salt Lake City to Moab
- Hit the Road: Utah's Red Rock Country
- Hop on a Virtual River Trip from Wherever You Are
- How the Tatshenshini-Alsek Wilderness Avoided Mining Disaster
- How to Embrace Your Next Solo Adventure
- How to Raft the Grand Canyon
- How to Score a Yampa River Rafting Permit
- Is Desert Rafting the Best Rafting?
- Is it Time for a Digital Detox?
- Jackson Hole’s Best-Kept Secrets
- Let Me Introduce You to Glamping...With Grizzly Bears
- Like Backpacking, But Better...
- Machu Picchu Layover: 48 Hours in Cusco
- Main Salmon "River of No Return" Time lapse - By Corey Robinson
- Make an Appointment for Adventure
- More Than a Wilderness: The San Juan’s Rich Human History
- Must-see Waterfalls of the West (That You Can't Get to By Car)
- Owyhee Rafting: What's All the Hype About?
- Perfect Sandy Paradises You Can Only Get To By Boat
- Peru Adventures: Beyond Machu Picchu
- Planning a Vacation is Good for Your Health
- Rafting the Salmon River and the Restorative Power of Wilderness
- Rafting Trips to Avoid if You Answer No to These Questions...
- Rapid Musings: The Return of Gypsum in Cataract Canyon
- Ready for the Best California Rafting Season in 5 Years?
- Rethinking the All-inclusive Family Vacation
- Southwest Vacation: 5 Kid-friendly Ideas
- Sunset Magazine Named This Rafting Trip the Best in the West
- The 6 Best Reasons to Visit Yosemite in Spring
- The Accidental Magic of Cuba
- The Best Dam-Free Stretches of River in the West
- The Best Dory Trips Beyond Grand Canyon
- The Best Family Rafting Trips in the West
- The Best Hikes on Idaho's Main Salmon River
- The Best Lake Camping in the West
- The Best National Forests for Paddling
- The Best National Parks for Rafting
- The Best of Lake Tahoe If You Only Have A Week
- The Best of Moab if You Only Have a Week
- The Best of Yellowstone and Grand Teton if You Only Have a Week
- The Best of Yosemite if You Only Have Three Days
- The Best Places for Stargazing in the West
- The Best Rafting Near San Francisco for Every Adventure Level
- The Best Rafting Trip in (Almost) Every State
- The Best River Trails in Oregon
- The Best Skiing in the U.S. Right Now...
- The Best Whitewater Rafting Day Trips in the West
- The Best Year Ever to Catch Yosemite Waterfalls & Whitewater?
- The Case for Small Group Travel
- The Endless River: How to Raft Year-Round
- The Essential Utah Reading List: Green & Yampa Rivers
- The Grand Canyon Dory — A Colorado River Legend
- The Guide’s Guide to Grants Pass, Oregon
- The Heart of Idaho
- The Insider’s Guide to Whitewater Rafting in California
- The Insider’s Guide to Whitewater Rafting in Utah
- The Most Underrated 1-day Rafting Trip in the U.S.
- The Most Underrated State for Adventure Travel
- The Most Unforgettable Machu Picchu Trip Ever - By Timex
- The Most Unforgettable Trip to Machu Picchu Ever?
- The Nature Prescription
- The Perfect 48-Hour California Gold Country Adventure
- The Quick Guide to Oregon Rafting
- The Salmon River – America’s Quintessential River Experience
- The Southwest's Best Ancient Sites
- The Ultimate Bachelorette Party for Outdoorsy Gals
- The Ultimate California Road Trip for Adventure-Lovers
- The Ultimate Girls' Getaway
- The Ultimate River Trip Bucket List
- The West's Best Rafting Trips for Weekend Warriors
- This California Rafting Trip Should Be On Your Adventure Shortlist
- This Colorado Wilderness Area is Totally Underrated
- Top 5 Reasons to Visit Bears Ears National Monument
- Top 6 Adventures in Costa Rica
- Vegas Bachelor Party? No Thanks. Let’s Go Rafting!
- Want to Experience the Real Baja? You Can Skip Cabo...
- Warning: Side Effects of Rafting May Include...
- What Puts the “Dino” in Dinosaur National Monument?
- What You Don't Know About Wine on the River Trips
- What's So Special About the Middle Fork of the Salmon River?
- Where the Wine Flows Like Whitewater
- Where to Find the Best Glamping in the West
- Where to Find the Best Rafting in the West – 2018 Edition
- Where to Find the Best Whitewater in the West - 2019 Edition
- Where to Find the Best Whitewater in the West this Year
- Where to Find the Best Whitewater Rafting in Europe
- Where to Find the Best Whitewater Rafting This Year
- Why Aren’t These Places National Parks?
- Why Everyone Needs to Go On a River Trip Once in Their Life
- Why Everyone Should Raft the Rogue River at Least Once
- Why Go to the Desert?
- Why I Want My Daughters to Grow Up Loving the Outdoors
- Why Rafting Trips are a Perfect Romantic Getaway
- Why Stand Up Paddleboarding on Rivers is Rad
- Why We All Need to Make More Time for Play
- Why You Should Always Say Yes to Adventure
- Will the Middle Fork Salmon Debris Flow Impact 2023 River Trips?
- World’s Top 10 Whitewater Kayaking Spots
- Wyoming Road Trip: 3 Epic Routes to Yellowstone & Grand Teton
- Yes, Fall Really is the Best Season for Rafting Trips
- Your Guide to Idaho Rafting
- Zero Regrets: The Power of the Countdown
Road Trips
- 6 Essential Tips for a Stress-free Road Trip
- California Road Trip: 3 Adventure-filled Routes to Yosemite
- California Road Trip: The Tahoe to Yosemite Loop
- Colorado Road Trip: Denver to Dinosaur National Monument Loop
- Go Rogue: San Francisco to Southern Oregon Road Trip
- Hit the Road: Salt Lake City to Moab
- Hit the Road: Utah's Red Rock Country
- Los Angeles Road Trip: Eastern Sierra to Yosemite Loop
- Oregon Road Trip: Portland to the Rogue Loop
- The Best Road Trip From Portland Nobody Knows About
- Yellowstone and Grand Teton Road Trip from Denver
- Yellowstone and Grand Teton Road Trip from San Francisco
- Yellowstone and Grand Teton Road Trip from Seattle
Profiles
- 10 of the Best John Muir Quotes
- 2012 California River Awards: George Wendt
- 21st Amendment Brewery Goes Wild & Scenic
- 3 Reasons River Guides are the Best Storytellers
- 5 Life Lessons I've Learned as a River Guide
- 5 Professionals Moonlighting as River Guides
- 5 Questions with Grand Canyon River Guide Rio Hibarger
- 50th Anniversary Tribute
- A Day in the Life of a Sweep Boat Captain
- A Day in the Life of an Idaho River Guide
- A Day in the Life of an Idaho River Guide
- A Filmmaker at the Heart of Public Lands
- A Game-changer for River Protection: The Loss of the Stanislaus
- A Love Note From Your River Guide
- A River Guide Who Walks on Water...
- Activism Through Adventure: Meet Freshwater Hero Pete McBride
- An Ode to Moms Who Embrace Adventure
- Ask a River Guide: Idaho’s Classic Multi-day Rafting Trip Experience
- At the Confluence of Rivers and Conservation
- Author Kevin Fedarko on Why a Grand Canyon Thru-Hike Matters…
- Be Like Roger: Exploring Nature through a Different Lens
- Born Into Rafting: The Next Generation of OARS
- Derby - A Colorado River Trailblazer
- Diary of a Non-guide’s Early Season Training Trip
- First Women of Whitewater
- First-time Rafter Turned American River Top Guide
- Fly First, Then Float: Get to Know Gem Air
- From Rafting Rookie to Top Guide
- Get to Know Legendary Moab Guide Steve Haase
- Grand Canyon River Rituals
- Groover Boy's Unexpected Reunion with the "Jackass"
- Guest Perspective Tonja Bennett
- Guest Perspective: Estee Rivera Murdock
- Guest Perspective: Genesis Burton
- Guide Questions - Rapid Fire
- Guide Talk: 40 Grand Canyon Seasons and Counting
- Guide Talk: He's Been at it a Lifetime...
- Guide Talk: Meet Nick Grimes
- Guide Talk: Summer School on Idaho's Salmon River
- Guide Talk: The Best Job in the World
- Guide Talk: The River Sage
- Guide Talk: This is as Real as it Gets...
- He'd Bring a Whole Pig Down the River if We Let Him...
- He's the Grand Canyon Hiking Legend You've Probably Never Heard Of...
- He’s a Self-Proclaimed Cataract Canyon Nerd…
- Honoring Martin Litton and His Legacy Today, and Every Day
- How One Woman Got Hooked on Rafting
- How the Ever-Changing River Changes Us
- How We Really Feel About Being Called ‘Boatmen’
- Jose Langarica is "All in" on a Career in River Guiding
- LEGEND: 50 Years of Running Dories in Idaho
- Life After Guiding: Meet River Ranger Elise Otto
- Living the Dream: How Four Guides Found Their Way to the River
- Love Above Lava Falls, Getting Married in Grand Canyon
- Meet "Powell Route Pilgrim" Mike Bezemek
- Meet George Wendt, OARS Founder And Adventure Travel Pioneer
- Meet Martin Litton, Grand Canyon Dories Founder
- Meet One of the First Female River Guides
- Meet One of the First-ever OARS Guide School Scholarship Recipients
- Meet One of the World's Best Guides...
- Meet One of the World's Top Travel Specialists
- Meet Salmon River Sweep Boat Driver, Ned Perry
- Meet Stephen Kenney, Idaho & Colorado River Guide
- My God, It's Waltenberg! A Conversation with Martin Litton
- Nez Perce Teens Discover Their Backyard River
- Nightscapes in Cataract Canyon: Stars with Lars
- OARS - A Story of Family + Conservation
- OARS - Next Generation
- Ode to My Raft
- On the Brink: The Fate of Colorado's Yampa River
- One Guide's Path from Coral Reefs to Idaho's Canyons
- Our Most Inspiring River Guide? You Decide...
- Rafting Pioneer George Wendt: A Story of Family and Conservation
- Reimagining the Next 100 Years of Grand Canyon National Park
- Remembering International Rafting Community Visionary Rafael Gallo
- Remembering Katie Lee, an Icon of River Advocacy
- Remembering One of the Great River Defenders of Our Time
- Return from Desolation
- River Guide - This IS My Real Job
- River Guide Quickfire: Meet the Queen of the Rogue River
- Stories From the Vault: Lew Steiger
- Stories from the Vault: Regan Dale
- The Chef Who Delivers Adventure to Your Plate
- The Grand Canyon Dory — A Colorado River Legend
- The Guy Who Brings His Blow Torch on River Trips...
- The Misadventures of a Serial River Tripper
- The Most Unforgettable Trip to Machu Picchu Ever?
- The Next Generation of Dory Guides
- The People You Meet on the River
- The Secret Job of Packing for a Grand Canyon Rafting Trip
- There's Power in Silence on the River
- They Call Me Groover Boy
- This Dory Lover Has Done More Than 50 Trips with OARS
- To Love A Place - Idaho's Salmon River
- Too Old for Rafting? This Grandma Doesn't Think So...
- Travel to Cuba Doesn't Have to Be Complicated
- True Tales of an Early River Runner
- VIDEO: There's No Place Like High Water in Cataract Canyon
- Watch Out Guys, Women River Guides Are Taking Over
- What Makes a Good River Guide Great?
- What River Guides Love About the Off-season
- Who Was John Muir?
- Why Rivers Matter: Stories from the People Who’ve Dedicated Their Lives to Them
- Wild Women of the West: Closing the Gender Gap Outdoors
- Winemaker Matt Hatcher Talks Wine On The River
- Women of the National Parks
Family Travel
- 10 Family-friendly Adventures in the Pacific Northwest
- 10 of the Most Unforgettable Family Adventure Vacations in the World
- 20 Reasons Why a Rafting Trip is the Perfect Family Vacation
- 25 Unplugged Family Vacation Ideas the Whole Crew Will Love
- 4 Lessons River Trips Can Teach Our Daughters
- 5 Cool Things Your Kids Will Learn on a River Trip
- 5 Really Good Reasons to Go Outside With Your Kids
- 5 Things Your Kids Won't Do on a Rafting Trip
- 5 Tips for Whitewater Rafting with Kids
- 50 Things to Love About Rivers (From a Kid’s Perspective)
- 8 Adventure Vacations Your Kids Will Love
- A Letter to Parents Who've Never Been Rafting
- A Simple Way to Spark a Love of Nature in Your Kids
- Becoming Family on the Green River
- Before She's Gone: Mother-Daughter Rafting Trip
- Don’t Let Your Kids Grow Up to Be River Guides
- Duckies, Dories and SUPs…Oh My!
- Family Photography Tips for Whitewater Rafting
- Family Rafting Traditions and Toxic Newts on the Rogue River
- Family Vacations That Keep Your Kids Coming Back
- Forget Disney. Take Your Kids on a River Trip
- From the Pacific Northwest to the River Wild: Lessons from the Klamath
- Gamer Kid Rafting Trip
- Guest Perspective: Estee Rivera Murdock
- How the Ever-Changing River Changes Us
- How To Plan A Vacation That Reconnects The Family
- Kid-friendly Idaho: 8 Ideas for the Adventurous Family
- Kid-friendly Oregon: 9 Ideas for Adventurous Families
- Lower Klamath River Rafting
- Main Salmon River | Each Day A Life
- OARS - Next Generation
- Old-Fashioned Family Fun on the Lower Salmon
- Packing for Family Rafting Trips Made Easy
- Rapid Musings: Otter's Playpen on the Lower Klamath
- Rethinking the All-inclusive Family Vacation
- Rogue River Rafting Through the Eyes of a Child
- Southwest Vacation: 5 Kid-friendly Ideas
- Staying Afloat in Single Parenthood
- The Best Family Rafting Trips in the West
- The Case for Taking Your Kids on an Unplugged Vacation
- The Magic of Multigenerational Family Adventures
- The Quintessential Family Vacation 2.0
- Three Generations on the Middle Fork
- Too Old for Rafting? This Grandma Doesn't Think So...
- Unplugged: Lessons From the San Juan River, 36 Years Later
- What Puts the “Dino” in Dinosaur National Monument?
- What to Do When Family Adventures Don't Go as Planned
- What Whitewater Kayaking with My Son Taught Me About Fear
- Would Your Grandparents Do This?
Conservation
- 5 Reasons to Love Wild and Scenic Rivers
- 5 Reasons We Need to Fight for the Grand Canyon...Again
- 5 Rivers You Should Raft Before It’s Too Late
- 5,000 Miles of Wild
- 6 Conservation Organizations You Should Definitely be Following
- 8 River Conservation Organizations to Follow Right Now
- A Filmmaker at the Heart of Public Lands
- A Game-changer for River Protection: The Loss of the Stanislaus
- A Meeting of the Minds on the Yampa River
- A Quick Guide to Understanding Our Public Lands
- A Rugged and Beautiful Boat: In Honor of the Owyhee Canyonlands
- A Thirsty West: How Did We Get Here?
- Activism Through Adventure: Meet Freshwater Hero Pete McBride
- Are We in a New Era for Dam Removal Projects in the U.S.?
- At the Confluence of Rivers and Conservation
- Author Kevin Fedarko on Why a Grand Canyon Thru-Hike Matters…
- Cataract Canyon: A Bright Spot in the Colorado River Basin
- Collective Action on the Colorado River
- Colorado and Snake Among Rivers Named ‘Most Endangered’
- DamNation: Environmental Activism Has Never Looked So Good
- Did the Rim Fire Ruin the Tuolumne River?
- Fill Mead First: A Plan to Reclaim Glen Canyon
- Grand Canyon Flash Floods: Diamond Creek Then & Now
- Honoring Martin Litton and His Legacy Today, and Every Day
- How Does a Dory Get its Name?
- How the Tatshenshini-Alsek Wilderness Avoided Mining Disaster
- It's Time to Protect the Greater Grand Canyon
- Klamath River Dam Removal: A Glimpse into the Future
- Navigating the Uncertain Future of the Colorado River
- On the Brink: The Fate of Colorado's Yampa River
- Rafting the Historic Colorado River "Pulse Flow"
- Rapid Musings: The Return of Gypsum in Cataract Canyon
- Renewed Threats to the Grand Canyon Loom
- River of Eden
- River of Eden - A Film by Pete McBride
- Say No to Drilling Near Dinosaur National Monument (Again!)
- The Best Conservation Organizations Not On Your Radar
- The Colorado River at a Dusty Crossroads
- The Dawn of Environmentalism
- The Last Wild River
- The Zambezi: A River Worth Saving
- To Love A Place - Idaho's Salmon River
- True Tales of an Early River Runner
- Un-Dammed: Rapids Return With Newly Breached Dams
- Unraveling the Future of Water Policy in the West on the Green River
- What Low Water in Lake Powell Means for Cataract Canyon Rafting
- What This Year’s Snowpack Means for the Colorado River
- What You Don't Know About the Yosemite Grant
- Why Our First Outdoor Experiences Are More Important Than We Think
- Why Rafters Must Fight for Our Rivers
- Why Rivers Matter: Stories from the People Who’ve Dedicated Their Lives to Them
- Why We Need Wild and Scenic Rivers in Our Lives
- Wild & Scenic 50th: An Open Invitation to Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke
Trip Reports
- 4 Lessons River Trips Can Teach Our Daughters
- 48 Hours in Livingstone, Zambia
- 5 Lessons Rafting the Futaleufú Taught Me About Marriage
- 5 Reasons You Should Go On an All-Women Trip
- A Boat Full of Women
- A Crescendo of Wonder: Exploring the Tatshenshini River
- A Love Letter to Cataract Canyon
- A Love Letter to Idaho’s Salmon River
- A Mexican Remedy for the Winter Blues
- A Trip Through Time in Desolation Canyon
- Ask a River Guide: Idaho’s Classic Multi-day Rafting Trip Experience
- Braving the Rapids: A Trip Down the Lower Salmon With My Daughter
- California’s Best-Kept Secret: The Tuolumne River
- Confessions of a First-time Rafter
- Duckies, Dories and SUPs…Oh My!
- Fear of Traveling Solo? Get Over It.
- Finding Deeper Meaning in the Grand Canyon
- Going Rogue: A Self-proclaimed City Girl Goes Camping for the First Time
- Guided River Trips Aren't Just for Newbies
- Has Tourism Ruined the Galápagos?
- Healing Waters: Nepal to Cataract Canyon
- Journey into Hidden Canyons on the John Wesley Powell Route
- Jumping on the Bandwagon
- Nightscapes in Cataract Canyon: Stars with Lars
- Rapid Musings: Black Creek on the Salmon River
- Rapid Musings: Redside on the Middle Fork Salmon
- Rapid Musings: The Eternal Wisdom Behind Blossom Bar
- River of Eden
- Rogue River Rafting Through the Eyes of a Child
- The Art of the Groover Placement
- The Dawn of Environmentalism
- The Greatest Classroom of Them All
- The Heart of the Grand Canyon
- The Joys of Paddling Flatwater
- The Power of Connecting With Strangers
- Two Sisters, One Ducky vs. The Grand Canyon
- When a Middle Fork Salmon Rafting Trip Goes Sideways...
- Why Go to the Desert?
- Why Our Brains Need Multi-day Wilderness Trips
- Why We Need Wild and Scenic Rivers in Our Lives
- Wild for the Owyhee
- Wilderness Effect: The Case for Spending More Than a Week in the Wild
- Wildfire on the Salmon River: Rafting Through the Dixie-Jumbo
Rafting 101
- 10 of the Best Travel Websites for Adventurous Families
- 10 Things I Wish I Knew Before My First Multi-Day Rafting Trip
- 5 Basic First-Aid Techniques Every Outdoor Enthusiast Should Know
- 5 of the Best Eco-Friendly Soaps
- 5 Things You'll Miss After a River Trip
- 5 Things Your Kids Won't Do on a Rafting Trip
- 5 Tricks to Help You Survive the Heat on a Rafting Trip
- 5 Types of Guides You'll Meet on the River
- 5 Ways to Save Your Skin on a River Trip
- 6 Absurd Things You Will Only See On A Rafting Trip
- 6 Things Only People Who Have Been on a River Trip Will Understand
- 6 Tips for Staying Clean on a River Trip
- 7 Reasons to Fall in Love with Rafting
- 7 River Names You Don't Want To Earn
- 7 Things Everyone Should Bring on a Rafting Trip
- 7 Things Guides Do to Get River Ready
- 8 Essential Whitewater Rafting Tips for Plus-Size Adventurers
- A First-timer’s Guide to Rafting
- A Letter to Parents Who've Never Been Rafting
- All the Questions You Have About Female Urination Devices Answered
- An Insider’s Guide to Packing for a Grand Canyon Rafting Trip
- Best Multi-Day Rafting Trips for First-timers
- Bring the Wig
- Dear Rafters, Please Don’t Go on a River Trip Until You’ve Read This
- Don't Make This Mistake on a Rafting Trip...
- Early Season River Rafting: Layering 101
- Even Camping Skeptics Will Love This Experience
- How to #RecreateResponsibly This Summer and Beyond
- How to Avoid Sunburn on a River Trip
- How to Become a River Guide
- How to Get the ‘Stealth Newbie’ Award on Any River Trip
- How to Get the Most Out of Your GoPro on a Rafting Trip
- How to Protect Your Phone on a River Trip
- How to Put the Camera Down: Photography Moderation on the River
- How to Score a Yampa River Rafting Permit
- How to Take Care of Your Feet On a River Trip
- How to Tame Your Hair on River Trips
- Know Before You Go: River Terminology 101
- Like Car Camping, But Better...
- New Rules of the River: Paddle Wise Responsibility Code
- Rafting 101: What to Expect on a 1-Day Trip
- Rafting With Food Allergies: A Guide for Success
- River Trips: Skip the Small Talk
- Rules of the River
- Suggested ‘Out Of Office’ Replies While You’re On The River
- The Best National Parks for Rafting
- The Best Portable Chargers for Rafting Trips
- The Constellations Every Stargazer Should Know
- The Essential Utah Reading List: Green & Yampa Rivers
- The Girlfriend’s Guide to Packing for a Rafting Trip
- The Only 3 Differences You Need To Know About River Boats
- The Southwest's Best Ancient Sites
- This Piece of Gear is the Secret Weapon of Rafters
- Top 6 Gear Essentials for a Rafting Trip
- What Not to Bring on a Rafting Trip
- What to Wear & How To Pack for a Multi-Day Rafting Trip
- What to Wear and Bring on a One-Day Rafting Trip with OARS
- What to Wear for Spring Whitewater Trips
- What You Need to Know About High-Water Rafting Trips in the West
- What’s the Difference Between an Oar Raft and a Paddle Raft?
- You Want Me to Pee Where?
- Your Guide to the Groover
Grand Canyon
- "Marble Canyon" Newest Grand Canyon Dory Dedicated to Martin Litton
- 11 Stunning Grand Canyon Rafting Photos
- 5 of the Best Grand Canyon River Hikes
- 5 Questions with Grand Canyon River Guide Rio Hibarger
- 5 Reasons We Need to Fight for the Grand Canyon...Again
- 7 Things You Probably Don't Know About the Grand Canyon
- A Sibling Bond Nourished by Rivers
- A Thirsty West: How Did We Get Here?
- America’s Most Exclusive Lodge? The Answer Might Surprise You…
- An Insider’s Guide to Packing for a Grand Canyon Rafting Trip
- Before & After: Why the Grand Canyon Might Just Change Your Life
- Bright Angel Trail: How to Survive AND Enjoy the Hike
- Documentary Follows Blind Kayakers Through Grand Canyon
- Facing Fear in Grand Canyon's Most Notorious Rapid
- Finding Deeper Meaning in the Grand Canyon
- Grand Canyon by OARS - 1973
- Grand Canyon Dories: The Legacy Continues
- Grand Canyon Flash Floods: Diamond Creek Then & Now
- Grand Canyon Rafting with OARS | Life. Adventure. You.
- Grand Canyon River Rituals
- Guide Talk: 40 Grand Canyon Seasons and Counting
- Guide Talk: He's Been at it a Lifetime...
- Guided River Trips Aren't Just for Newbies
- He's the Grand Canyon Hiking Legend You've Probably Never Heard Of...
- How to Find Your Confidence Again When Fear Has Taken Over
- How to Prepare for a Grand Canyon Hiking Trip
- How to Win a Grand Canyon River Permit
- Into the Canyon
- John Blaustein: Photographer and Grand Canyon Original
- Meet Martin Litton, Grand Canyon Dories Founder
- Navigating the Uncertain Future of the Colorado River
- Rapid Musings: Above Lava Falls
- Rapid Musings: Granite Falls in the Grand Canyon
- Rapid Musings: Hance, a Stolen Stone and River Magic
- Reimagining the Next 100 Years of Grand Canyon National Park
- Renewed Threats to the Grand Canyon Loom
- Stories From the Vault: Lew Steiger
- The Art of the Groover Placement
- The Best Grand Canyon Books
- The Heart of the Grand Canyon
- The Important Places: A Father-Son Journey Down the Colorado River
- The Legacy of Martin Litton
- The OARS Grand Canyon River Running Experience - Outside Television
- The Secret Job of Packing for a Grand Canyon Rafting Trip
- They Call Me Groover Boy
- True Tale of the Fastest Boat Ride Through the Grand Canyon (Ever)
- Two Sisters, One Ducky vs. The Grand Canyon
- What is the Future of Grand Canyon Rafting?
- When Grand Canyon Rafting Becomes Epic
- YETI Presents: In Current
How to
- 10 Things I Wish I Knew as a Beginner Trout Angler
- 4 Signs You Should Quit Your Job and Become a River Guide
- 5 Essential Tips for Staying Safe Outdoors
- 5 Morning Habits of Successful River Guides
- 5 Ways to Avoid Altitude Sickness
- 5 Weird Tan Lines You Can Be Proud Of
- 6 Ways to Make Killer Camp Coffee
- A (True) Beginner’s Guide to Stand Up Paddleboarding
- Choose the Right Stand Up Paddleboard for You
- Don't Make This Mistake on a Rafting Trip...
- Family Photography Tips for Whitewater Rafting
- How to Avoid 5 Common Wilderness Dangers
- How to Beat the Post-River Trip Blues
- How to Choose the Right Adventure Travel Company
- How to Choose the Right Campground for You
- How to Choose the Right Sleeping Bag
- How to Convince Newbies to Go Rafting
- How to Dress Like a River Guide
- How to Find Your Confidence Again When Fear Has Taken Over
- How to Get the Most Out of Your GoPro on a Rafting Trip
- How to Have an Unforgettable Backyard Campout with Kids
- How to Make an Easy and Affordable Hand Washing Station
- How to Pack a Cooler for Camping | OARS
- How to Put the Camera Down: Photography Moderation on the River
- How to Snag 10 of the Most Coveted Private River Permits
- How to Take Awesome Rafting Photos
- How to Take Care of Your Feet On a River Trip
- How to Take Instagram-worthy Adventure Photos
- How to Take Your Stargazing to the Next Level
- How to Win a Grand Canyon River Permit
- Inflatable Kayaking 101: What You Need to Know
- Leave No Trace: Tips to Keep Your Campsite Clean and Pristine
- Reel Women Fly Fish
- Responsible Hammocking Tips (With a Twist)
- Stretch & Relax: The Best Yoga Poses for Paddlers
- The Art of Dutch Oven Cooking
- The Effective and Eco-Friendly Way to Do Camp Dishes
- The Urban Adventurers Guide to Storing Outdoor Gear
- What Private Boaters Can Learn From Professional River Guides
- What to Know Before Planning a Vacation During Wildfire Season
- What to Pack in Your "Carry-on" Dry Bag for Rafting Trips
- What You Need to Know Before Buying a SUP
- Wisdom from River Guides
- Your Guide to the Groover
OARS Presents
- 62 Years
- Counter Balance - A Film by Gordon Klco
- Dory Land
- Guide School: Episode 1 | For Better Or Worse
- Guide School: Episode 2 | First Strokes
- Guide School: Episode 3 | Crash, Burn & Learn
- Guide School: Episode 4 | Strong Bonds
- Guide School: Episode 5 | Graduation
- Martin's Boat - A Film By Pete McBride
- OARS 50 Years
- Return from Desolation
- The Sweep - A Short Film from OARS
Camping
- 10 Tips to Camp Like a Pro
- 4 of the Best River Camps in the West
- 4 Reasons Life is Better by the Campfire
- 5 Easy Camping Cocktails
- 5 of the Best Body Wipes for Backcountry Bathing
- 5 Pro Tips for Dutch Oven Cooking
- 6 Ways to Make Killer Camp Coffee
- 7 Incredible Boat-In Campsites in the West
- 8 Cool Places to Camp During the Perseid Meteor Shower
- Best Camping Games for the River (Or Anywhere)
- Car Camping Essentials: The Gear You Never Want to Forget
- How I Won at Camping
- How to Break Free of the Campground
- How to Choose the Right Campground for You
- How to Choose the Right Sleeping Bag
- How to Make a Camping Meal That Will Impress Your Friends
- How to Pack a Cooler for Camping | OARS
- Leave No Trace: Tips to Keep Your Campsite Clean and Pristine
- Like Car Camping, But Better...
- The Best Hammocks for Camping and Backyard Lounging
- The Best Lake Camping in the West
- The Best Solar Lights for Camping
- The Best Tents for Every Type of Camper
- The Effective and Eco-Friendly Way to Do Camp Dishes
- The Golden Rules of Camping Etiquette
- The Ultimate Guide to Camping
- The Ultimate Weekend Camping Meal Plan
- Traveling and Camping in Bear Country: Dos and Don'ts
- What You Need to Know Before Buying a Tent
- Where to Find the Best Glamping in the West
Adventures
- 5-Day Grand Canyon Sampler from Las Vegas
- 50 Things to Love About Rivers (From a Kid’s Perspective)
- Cataract Canyon Rafting in Canyonlands National Park
- Chilko-Chilcotin-Fraser River Rafting
- Dory Trip on Idaho's Main Salmon "River of No Return"
- Going Rogue
- Grand Canyon Rafting with OARS | Life. Adventure. You.
- Green River Rafting through the Gates of Lodore
- Green River through Desolation Canyon
- Guiding Life's Greatest Adventures
- Hells Canyon Rafting on Idaho's Snake River
- How To Experience Canyonlands National Park
- Lower Klamath River Rafting
- Merced River Rafting
- Middle Fork of the American River Rafting
- Moab Top 10
- North Fork American River Rafting (Drone Footage)
- North Fork of the Stanislaus Whitewater Rafting
- River of Eden - A Film by Pete McBride
- Rogue River Rafting
- San Juan River Rafting
- South Fork of the American River Rafting
- Split Mountain Whitewater Rafting
- Stillwater & Cataract Canyon Hiker
- The OARS Grand Canyon River Running Experience - Outside Television
- Tuolumne River Rafting
- Westwater Canyon Whitewater Rafting
- Whitewater Rafting on Idaho's Lower Salmon River
- Wonder | A California Road Trip
- Yampa River Rafting in Dinosaur National Monument
- Zambezi River Whitewater Rafting & Botswana Safari
Hiking
- 10 Bucket List Hikes Around the World
- 4 Bucket List-Worthy Patagonia Hikes
- 4 Must-do Southwest Hikes
- 5 of the Best Grand Canyon River Hikes
- 5 of the Best San Juan River Hikes
- 5 Simple Pleasures of Hiking
- 7 Awe-inspiring Hikes in Canyonlands National Park
- 7 Common Misconceptions About Hiking the Inca Trail
- Best Yosemite Hikes Away from the Crowds
- Bright Angel Trail: How to Survive AND Enjoy the Hike
- How to Lose the Crowds on the Inca Trail
- How to Prepare for a Grand Canyon Hiking Trip
- How to Score 7 of the Most Popular Backcountry Hiking Permits
- How to Thrive on a Multi-day Hiking Adventure
- The Best Hikes on Idaho's Main Salmon River
News
- A Note of Gratitude to Our “Wonderful Little River Family”
- A River of Thanks
- Apply for the OARS and Pam & George Wendt Foundation Guide School Scholarship
- Breaking Barriers in the Outdoors One Kid at a Time
- Did the Rim Fire Ruin the Tuolumne River?
- From the Front Lines of an Idaho Wildfire
- How Justice Outside is Working Towards Equity Outdoors
- Inspiring the Next Generation of National Park Stewards
- OARS Gives Back 2021: Our Contribution to Conservation and Access to Rivers
- OARS Gives Back 2022: A Year of Contributions to Causes We Believe In
- The Pam & George Wendt Foundation Strives to Provide Greater Access to Rivers
- Travel That Matters: How Your Trip with OARS Helps Give Back
- We're going to do better.
- Why Our First Outdoor Experiences Are More Important Than We Think
Food
- 3 Dutch Oven Camping Recipes Everyone Will Love
- 5 Easy Camping Cocktails
- 5 Pro Tips for Dutch Oven Cooking
- 8 Crowd-pleasing Canned Wines to Pack for the River
- 8 Whitewater-Inspired Beers for River Runners
- Chef Carrie Catterall is a Wilderness Gourmet Rockstar
- Classic River Recipe: Tri-tip Steak, Rosemary Mashed Potatoes & Cole Slaw
- Delicious Discoveries on the Rogue River
- He'd Bring a Whole Pig Down the River if We Let Him...
- How to Make a Camping Meal That Will Impress Your Friends
- How to Make Delicious Dutch Oven Veggie Frittata
- How to Make Dutch Oven Chicken Enchilada Pie
- How to Make Dutch Oven Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
- Rafting With Food Allergies: A Guide for Success
- Recipe From the River: Strawberry Rhubarb Sauce with Pound Cake
- Recipes from the River: Bison Burgers with Strawberry Kale Salad
- The Art of Cooking for River Trips Revealed
- The Art of Dutch Oven Cooking
- The Chef Who Delivers Adventure to Your Plate
- The Guy Who Brings His Blow Torch on River Trips...
- The Ultimate Weekend Camping Meal Plan
- What You Don't Know About Wine on the River Trips
- Where the Wine Flows Like Whitewater
- Winemaker Matt Hatcher Talks Wine On The River
Wellness
- 100 Hours to Make a Friend
- 5 Really Good Reasons to Go Outside With Your Kids
- 5 Ways Outdoor Adventures Can Improve Your Relationship
- 5 Ways to Avoid Altitude Sickness
- 5 Ways to Let Your Creativity Blossom on River Trips
- A Veteran Finds Strength and Lasting Friendships on the River
- Boater Body Work: Stretches to Treat Aches and Pains
- Fly Fishing Meditations
- Go Outside: Your Mental Health Depends On It
- How to Ease Back Into Life After a Multi-day River Trip
- Rafting Trip Body Prep You Can Ignore If...
- River Trips: The Express Route to Being Present
- Rivers for Healing
- Stretch & Relax: The Best Yoga Poses for Paddlers
- The Case for Going #100HoursUnplugged
- The Magic of Forest Bathing
- Why Our Brains Need Multi-day Wilderness Trips
- Why Taking Vacation Time is More Important Than You Think
Gear
- 15 Awesome Outdoor Gifts That Give Back
- 15 Essentials for Maximum River Trip Comfort
- 21 Cool Gifts for Outdoor Lovers
- 23 Gift Ideas for Paddlers
- 6 Flies to Carry on Multi-day River Trips
- 6 Handy Waterproof Gadgets
- All the Questions You Have About Female Urination Devices Answered
- Car Camping Essentials: The Gear You Never Want to Forget
- Choose the Right Stand Up Paddleboard for You
- Does an Effective Natural Bug Repellent Exist?
- Gear Review: Goal Zero Guide 10 Solar Charger Kit
- How to Choose the Right Sleeping Bag
- How to Protect Your Phone on a River Trip
- River Trip Tech Essentials
- The Best Camera Gear for River Trips
- The Best Portable Chargers for Rafting Trips
- The Best Solar Lights for Camping
- The Best Sun Shirts for River Trips
- The Best Tents for Every Type of Camper
- The One Piece of Gear You’ll Wish You Had on a River Trip
- The Right Sleeping Pad for Every Outdoor Adventure
- The Ultimate Guide to Camping
- The Worst Gear for Rafting Trips
- This Piece of Gear is the Secret Weapon of Rafters
- To Pack or Not? ExOfficio Give-N-Go Underwear
- Top 6 Gear Essentials for a Rafting Trip
- What to Pack in Your "Carry-on" Dry Bag for Rafting Trips
- What to Wear for Spring Whitewater Trips
- What You Need to Know Before Buying a Tent
- What's In YOUR Ammo Can?
Packing
- 15 Essentials for Maximum River Trip Comfort
- 5 Easy Costumes to Pack for a River Trip
- 5 of the Best Body Wipes for Backcountry Bathing
- 5 of the Best Eco-Friendly Soaps
- 5 of the Best Eco-Friendly Sunscreens
- 6 Handy Waterproof Gadgets
- 7 Things Everyone Should Bring on a Rafting Trip
- How to Dress Like a River Guide
- Packing for Family Rafting Trips Made Easy
- The Best Sun Shirts for River Trips
- To Pack or Not? ExOfficio Give-N-Go Underwear
- What Not to Bring on a Rafting Trip
- What to Wear & How To Pack for a Multi-Day Rafting Trip
- What to Wear and Bring on a One-Day Rafting Trip with OARS
Whitewater
- 10 of California's Most Notorious Whitewater Rapids
- 10 of Idaho's Best Whitewater Rapids
- 10 of the World's Most Notorious Whitewater Rapids
- 2015 Rafting Forecast Not All Doom and Gloom
- 2020 Rafting Outlook: Optimism Remains High for a Summer Season
- 2021 Rafting Outlook: Business as Usual Across the West...Almost
- 2022 Whitewater Outlook: “Low Snowpack” Doesn’t Mean “No Water” for Rafting
- 2023 Western Rafting Outlook: One for the Record Books
- 5 of the Best Whitewater Rafting Trips in the Midwest
- 5 Whitewater Superstitions River Guides Never Ignore
- 7 of the Best Whitewater Rafting Trips in the World
- A Float on the Wild Side: The Birth of Warm Springs Rapid
- California Rafting Outlook Better Than Expected
- Does the California Rafting Season Look Dismal?
- Finesse, Not Muscle
- Guide Musings: Westwater Canyon's Notorious Skull Rapid
- How 8 Famous Whitewater Rapids Got Their Names
- Rafting Trips to Avoid if You Answer No to These Questions...
- Rapid Musings: Granite Falls in the Grand Canyon
- Rapid Musings: Overcoming Fear and Dropping in on Velvet Falls
- Rapid Musings: The Big Drops at 65,000 CFS
- Rapid Musings: The First Flip
- Rapid Musings: Tunnel Chute
- Ready for the Best California Rafting Season in 5 Years?
- The 10 Best Rapids on the American River
- The 5 Best Whitewater Carnage Videos on the Internet
- The Curiously Cataclysmic Cutthroat Cove Rapid
- The Insider’s Guide to Whitewater Rafting in California
- The Play-by-play of Scouting a Rapid
- What You Need to Know About High-Water Rafting Trips in the West
- What's the Best State for Whitewater Rafting?
- Where to Find the Best Rafting in the West - 2017 Edition
- Where to Find the Best Whitewater in the West this Year
- Where to Find the Best Whitewater Rafting This Year
- World’s Top 10 Whitewater Kayaking Spots
- You Never Forget Your First...Flip
River History
- 2012 California River Awards: George Wendt
- 50th Anniversary Tribute
- A Float on the Wild Side: The Birth of Warm Springs Rapid
- A Look Back at the Legendary First Descent of the Grand Canyon
- An Ode to the Bus
- Butch Cassidy & The Outlaw Trail — History In River Rafting Country
- Dory Land
- First Women of Whitewater
- Get to Know Legendary Moab Guide Steve Haase
- Ghost Stories From the River
- Grand Canyon Dories: The Legacy Continues
- LEGEND: 50 Years of Running Dories in Idaho
- Meet One of the First Female River Guides
- My God, It's Waltenberg! A Conversation with Martin Litton
- OARS 50 Years
- Remembering Friends We Lost in 2020
- Remembering International Rafting Community Visionary Rafael Gallo
- River Running Pioneer: Martin Litton (2011 Interview)
- Searching for Jim Moore’s Treasure
- Stories From the Vault: Cathedral in the Desert
- Stories from the Vault: Regan Dale
- The Evolution of the PFD
- The Greatest River Expeditions of All Time
- The Legacy of Martin Litton
- True Tales from the First Descent of Chile’s Legendary Bio-Bio River
- True Tales of an Early River Runner
- Warm Springs: A New Film About the Yampa River's Turbulent History
- What You Don't Know About the Yosemite Grant
Misadventures
- For the Love of Storms
- Guide Talk: The Anatomy of a Flip
- Misadventures on Alaska's Tatshenshini River
- Rapid Musings: Hance, a Stolen Stone and River Magic
- The 5 Best Whitewater Carnage Videos on the Internet
- The Misadventures of a Serial River Tripper
- Two Sisters, One Ducky vs. The Grand Canyon
- When Grand Canyon Rafting Becomes Epic
Dories
- "Marble Canyon" Newest Grand Canyon Dory Dedicated to Martin Litton
- Dories: Do They Live Up to the Hype?
- How To End Up A Dory Convert
- How to Rig a Dory for Whitewater
- How to Run a Rapid in a Dory
- Martin's Boat - Dory Construction Time-Lapse
- The Art of Rowing
- The Best Dory Trips Beyond Grand Canyon
- This Dory Lover Has Done More Than 50 Trips with OARS
- Water Is For Fighting - Idaho's Salmon River
- YETI Presents: In Current
Books & Movies
- 14 Binge-worthy Travel Shows to Stream Right Now
- 15 of the Best Outdoor Books for Kids
- 7 Inspiring Books for Women Who Love Outdoor Adventure
- 9 Must-Read River Books
- Best Africa Books: Discover Zambia, Botswana and Beyond
- Best Audiobooks for a Summer Road Trip
- Best Books About Croatia and Montenegro to Read Before You Go
- Best Books: Discover Alaska and the Yukon
- Best Reads: California's Sierra Nevada and Beyond
- DamNation: Environmental Activism Has Never Looked So Good
- Discover the Pacific Northwest: Best British Columbia Books
- Documentary Follows Blind Kayakers Through Grand Canyon
- Guide Playlist: Songs for a River State of Mind
- Into the Canyon
- John Blaustein: Photographer and Grand Canyon Original
- Rafting 1000 Miles to Spotlight Colorado River Basin Issues
- The All-time Best River Movies
- The Best Adventure Travel Blogs Right Now
- The Best Baja Books to Read Before You Go...
- The Best Costa Rica Books to Read Before You Go
- The Best Galápagos Books to Read Before You Go
- The Best Grand Canyon Books
- The Best Machu Picchu Books to Read Before You Go
- The Best Patagonia Books to Read Before You Go
- The Best Yellowstone and Grand Teton Books
- The Emerald Mile: Best Adventure Book Ever?
- The Essential Grand Canyon Reading List
- The Essential Idaho Reading List
- The Essential Oregon Reading List
- The Essential Utah Reading List: Arches & Canyonlands National Parks
- The Essential Utah Reading List: San Juan River
- The Greatest River Expeditions of All Time
- The Sweep - A Short Film from OARS
- Unraveling the Future of Water Policy in the West on the Green River
Before You Go
- Before You Go: Amazon & Galápagos Islands
- Before You Go: American River Whitewater Rafting Super 1-Day
- Before You Go: Baja Sampler
- Before You Go: Baja Sea Kayaking & Whale Watching
- Before You Go: Bear Camp at Chilko Lake
- Before You Go: California Whitewater Guide School
- Before You Go: Cataract Canyon Whitewater Rafting
- Before You Go: Cataract Canyon Women's Wellness Retreat
- Before You Go: Chili Bar Rafting on the South Fork American
- Before You Go: Chilko Chilcotin Fraser Rivers Rafting Adventure
- Before You Go: Colorado River Rowing Clinic
- Before You Go: Costa Rica Pura Vida
- Before You Go: Costa Rica Rainforest & River Explorer
- Before You Go: Croatia & Montenegro Multi-Sport
- Before You Go: Dinosaur Whitewater Guide School
- Before You Go: Flaming Gorge Green River Rafting 1-Day Trip
- Before You Go: Flaming Gorge Rafting – 3 Days
- Before You Go: Futaleufú Rafting Multi-Sport
- Before You Go: Galápagos Origins of Species
- Before You Go: Gates of Lodore Mindfulness Retreat
- Before You Go: Gorges of the Lower Salmon River
- Before You Go: Gorges of the Lower Salmon River Women's Wellness Retreat
- Before You Go: Grand Canyon Dories - Lees Ferry to Diamond Creek
- Before You Go: Grand Canyon Dories - Lees Ferry to Pearce Ferry
- Before You Go: Grand Canyon Dories - Lees Ferry to Pipe Creek
- Before You Go: Grand Canyon Dories - Lees Ferry to Whitmore Wash
- Before You Go: Grand Canyon Dories - Pipe Creek to Diamond Creek
- Before You Go: Grand Canyon Dories - Pipe Creek to Pearce Ferry
- Before You Go: Grand Canyon Dories - Pipe Creek to Whitmore Wash
- Before You Go: Grand Canyon Dories - Whitmore Wash to Pearce Ferry
- Before You Go: Grand Canyon Rafting - Lees Ferry to Diamond Creek
- Before You Go: Grand Canyon Rafting - Lees Ferry to Pearce Ferry
- Before You Go: Grand Canyon Rafting - Lees Ferry to Pipe Creek
- Before You Go: Grand Canyon Rafting - Lees Ferry to Whitmore Wash
- Before You Go: Grand Canyon Rafting - Pipe Creek to Diamond Creek
- Before You Go: Grand Canyon Rafting - Pipe Creek to Pearce Ferry
- Before You Go: Grand Canyon Rafting - Pipe Creek to Whitmore Wash
- Before You Go: Grand Canyon Rafting - Whitmore Wash to Pearce Ferry
- Before You Go: Green River through Desolation Canyon
- Before You Go: Green River through the Gates of Lodore
- Before You Go: Inca Trail Trekking
- Before You Go: Insider's Cuba
- Before You Go: J.W. Powell Retrace - Flaming Gorge to Hite Crossing
- Before You Go: J.W. Powell Retrace - Flaming Gorge to Split Mountain
- Before You Go: J.W. Powell Retrace - Sand Wash to Hite Crossing
- Before You Go: Lower Green River Rowing Clinic
- Before You Go: Lower Klamath River Rafting
- Before You Go: Lower Salmon River Dory School
- Before You Go: Lower San Juan River Trip - Mexican Hat to Clay Hills
- Before You Go: Machu Picchu Explorer
- Before You Go: Machu Picchu Express
- Before You Go: Machu Picchu Hiker
- Before You Go: Main | Lower Salmon River Combo
- Before You Go: Main Salmon River Rafting on the River of No Return
- Before You Go: Merced River Rafting
- Before You Go: Middle Fork | Main Salmon River Rafting Combo (August)
- Before You Go: Middle Fork | Main Salmon River Rafting Combo (June)
- Before You Go: Middle Fork | South Fork American River Chili Bar Combo
- Before You Go: Middle Fork American River Rafting
- Before You Go: Middle Fork of the Salmon River (Early-Mid Season)
- Before You Go: Middle Fork of the Salmon River (Mid-Late Season)
- Before You Go: Middle Fork of the Salmon River Fishing Excursion
- Before You Go: Middle Navua River Kayaking
- Before You Go: Mystical Peru Lodge Trek
- Before You Go: North Fork American River Rafting
- Before You Go: North Fork Stanislaus River
- Before You Go: Owyhee River Rafting
- Before You Go: Patagonia Hiking: Torres del Paine W Trek
- Before You Go: Patagonia Wildlife Safari
- Before You Go: Rogue River Rafting
- Before You Go: Rogue River Rowing Clinic
- Before You Go: San Juan Rafting - Sand Island to Clay Hills (6 Days)
- Before You Go: San Juan Rafting - Sand Island to Mexican Hat (3, 4 or 6 Days)
- Before You Go: San Juan River Hiker - Sand Island to Mexican Hat
- Before You Go: Sea Kayaking Espiritu Santo - 7 Days
- Before You Go: Sea Kayaking Espiritu Santo - 8 Days
- Before You Go: Sea Kayaking the Baja Coast & Islands
- Before You Go: Sea of Cortez Island Hopping
- Before You Go: Snake River Rafting through Hells Canyon
- Before You Go: South Fork | Middle Fork American River Rafting Combo
- Before You Go: South Fork | North Fork American River Rafting Combo
- Before You Go: South Fork American River Rafting Gorge 1-Day
- Before You Go: South Fork Whitewater Rafting 21-Miler 1-Day
- Before You Go: Split Mountain Utah Whitewater Rafting
- Before You Go: Stillwater & Cataract Canyon Hiker
- Before You Go: Tatshenshini River Rafting
- Before You Go: Tuolumne River Rafting Near Yosemite National Park
- Before You Go: Tuolumne Whitewater Rafting 1-Day Trip
- Before You Go: Two-Day Middle Fork American River Rafting
- Before You Go: Two-Day South Fork American River Rafting
- Before You Go: Ultimate Salmon River Experience (August)
- Before You Go: Ultimate Salmon River Experience (June)
- Before You Go: Upper Green River Rowing Clinic
- Before You Go: Upper Navua Gorge: Fiji Whitewater Rafting
- Before You Go: Westwater Canyon Rafting - 2 Days
- Before You Go: Westwater Canyon Rafting - 3 Days
- Before You Go: Yampa River Rafting
- Before You Go: Yosemite Hiker - High Country Experience (Summer)
- Before You Go: Yosemite Hiker - Valley Views (Spring)
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News & Press
- 15 Amazing Outdoor Adventures in California
- 5 Reasons to Make a California Rafting Trip Part of Your 2023 Plans
- A Rafting Trip in Utah for Only the Lucky Few
- A ride on the Klamath River, 100 years dammed
- Adventure Alert - Experience Grand Canyon THIS Season
- An Inside Look at the Rigors of Guide School
- Cool Adventures to Beat the Heat in Moab
- Finding Solace — and Splashes Aplenty — on Colorado’s Yampa River
- Go with the Flow on a Family River Rafting Adventure
- Inaugural Voyage of Cathedral in the Desert Dory
- Learning to Row, from the Pros
- OARS & The Pam & George Wendt Foundation Announce 2022 Guide School Scholarship
- OARS 2023 Whitewater Forecast: Big Water Coming to the West
- OARS and the Sacramento LGBT Community Center Invite You to “Take Your Pride Outside” in June
- OARS and the Sacramento LGBT Community Center Launch 2nd Annual Pride Month Event
- OARS Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Community Events – Raises More than $20,000 for Youth and River Guide Organizations
- OARS Expands its Efforts to Help Create a More Accessible and Inclusive River Community
- OARS Gives Back 2022: A Year of Contributions to Causes We Believe In
- OARS Honors BIPOC Mental Health Month
- OARS Launches Hidden Canyons
- OARS Launches New Rowing Clinics on the Green River for 2020
- OARS Presents <em>Dory Land</em>, New Film Celebrating 50 Years of Idaho Dories
- OARS Sets Sights on Breaking Down Barriers to the Outdoors
- OARS’ Cataract Canyon Trip Recognized as “Best Rafting Trip”
- Rafting the Colorado River is a Perfect Family Getaway
- Record Snowfall Sets the West Up for an Epic River Rafting Season
- River Rafters Say Big California Snowmelt Means Epic Season
- Spring Storms Boost Snowpack, Improve 2022 Rafting Outlook
- Top 5 Trips to Give Your Family for the Holidays
- Top Adventures for 2022
- Top Five Rafting Trips For Families in 2020
- Top Road Trip Rafting Adventures for 2021
- Water Wise: Expert Advice for Big Water
- What I Learned on a Whitewater Rafting (Mis)adventure on the Colorado River
- What You Should Know Before Booking an Overnight Rafting Trip
- Why a River Trip is the Perfect Pandemic Vacation
Specialty Trips
- All Adult Adventure on the Colorado River through Westwater Canyon - 3 Days
- All Adult Adventure on the Colorado River through Westwater Canyon - 3 Days
- All Adult Adventure on the Colorado River through Westwater Canyon - 3 Days
- All Adult Adventure on the Gorges of the Lower Salmon River - 5 Days
- All Adult Adventure on the Main Salmon River - 6 Days
- All Adult Adventure on the Main Salmon River - 6 Days
- All Adult Adventure on the Rogue River - 4 Days
- All Adult Adventure on the Rogue River - 4 Days
- All Adult Adventure on the Snake River through Hells Canyon - 5 Days
- All Adult Adventure on the Yampa River - 4 Days
- All Adult Adventure on the Yampa River - 5 Days
- All Adult Adventure through Cataract Canyon - 4 Days
- All Adult Adventure through Cataract Canyon - 4 Days
- All Adult Adventure through Cataract Canyon - 4 Days
- All Adult Adventure through Cataract Canyon - 4 Days
- All Adult Adventure through Cataract Canyon - 6 Days
- All Adult Adventure through Cataract Canyon - 6 Days
- All Adult Adventure through Cataract Canyon - 6 Days
- All Adult Adventure through Cataract Canyon - 6 Days
- All Adult Adventure through Desolation Canyon - 5 Days
- All Adult Adventure through Desolation Canyon - 6 Days
- All Adult Adventure through the Gates of Lodore - 4 Days
- All Adult Adventure through the Gates of Lodore - 4 Days
- All Women Green River Rafting Adventure through the Gates of Lodore - 4 Days
- All Women Rogue River Rafting Adventure - 4 Days
- Cataract Canyon Women’s Wellness Retreat
- Gorges of the Lower Salmon Women’s Wellness Retreat
- Stars and Guitars on the Colorado River through Cataract Canyon - 6 Days
- Stars and Guitars on the San Juan River - 6 Days
- Yampa River Geology Trip - 5 Days
Team Members
- Adam Walck
- Alaina Foster
- Ally Klaes
- Anabelle Yeston
- Andre Potochnik
- Annie Dahlberg
- Ashley Doucet
- Ashley Tennyson Brown
- Bram Role
- Bridget Sidwell
- Bruce Lavoie
- Caitlin Levitz
- Camilo Montano
- Cari Morgan
- Caroline Doyle
- Chris Upchurch
- Cliff Ghiglieri
- Connor Hunt
- Corey Ryan
- Cortney Bayuk
- Cy Hershey
- Dan Mateer
- Dean Myring
- Dustin Abbott
- Dylan Silver
- Dylan Tanner Alberson
- Eddie Dowd
- Eric Hudelson
- Evan Olson
- Fred Varnal
- Garett Aron Sobotka
- Garret Thomason
- Gordon W Verdugo
- Hillary Mosman
- Jack Growe
- Jacob Motsinger
- James Jay Hanacek IV
- Jessica Wallstrom
- Joelle Griffin
- Jon Bone
- Jordan Robbins
- Kale Cimperman
- Karen Baptiste
- Kate Rhoswen
- Kate Wollney
- Katy Stevens
- Kelby Ankerson
- Kerry Jones
- Kerrye Altstatt
- Kersten Schnurle
- Kirby Ahlstrom
- Lauren McCullough
- Lauren Petersen
- Lee Bassett
- Lisa Jane Flynn
- Luke Moran-Pedersen
- Madelyn Vidmar
- Matt House
- Matt Zeugin
- Max Andariese
- Mia Clyatt
- Mindy Gleason
- Nina S. Martynn
- Paul Douglas Nechodom II
- Peter Lefebvre
- Peter M. Dale
- Phil Russell
- Rachael Moffatt
- Rio Hibarger
- Robert G. Lipstreu Jr.
- Roger N. Dale
- Rose Triolo
- Rosie Fox
- Ross Duncan
- Ross Tansey
- Russell Haussermann
- Ryan "Howdy" Howe
- Ryan Herrmann
- Ryne Christen
- Sally House
- Samantha Gaither
- Sarah Segal
- Scott Mascher
- Sean Sorrin
- Seth Davis
- Shane Moser
- Sherry Parkey
- Sinjin Steed
- Skylar Tibbetts
- Stephen Witherspoon
- Steve Haase
- Steve Markle
- Tony Gower
- Travis Crawford
- Truman Bjarke
- Wade Smith Mckinney
- Woodrow Dean
- Zack Sam
Adventures
- Alaska Rafting on the Tatshenshini River
- Tuolumne Whitewater Rafting 1-Day Trip
- Tuolumne River Rafting Near Yosemite National Park
- Yosemite Hiker
- Chili Bar Rafting on the South Fork American 1/2-Day
- South Fork American River Rafting Gorge 1-Day
- South Fork Whitewater Rafting 21-Miler 1-Day
- American River Whitewater Rafting Super 1-Day
- Middle Fork American River Rafting
- Two-Day South Fork American River Rafting
- North Fork American River Rafting
- Two-Day Middle Fork American River Rafting
- Middle Fork | South Fork American River Chili Bar Combo
- South Fork | Middle Fork American River Rafting Combo
- South Fork | North Fork American River Rafting Combo
- Merced River Rafting Near Yosemite National Park
- North Fork Stanislaus River Rafting
- Lower Klamath River Rafting
- California Whitewater Guide School
- Yampa River Rafting
- Green River Rafting through the Gates of Lodore
- Utah Whitewater Rafting through Split Mountain Canyon
- Cataract Canyon Whitewater Rafting
- Stillwater & Cataract Canyon Hiker
- John Wesley Powell Retrace
- Westwater Canyon Rafting
- Green River Rafting through Desolation Canyon
- San Juan River Rafting
- San Juan River Hiker
- Lower San Juan River Trip: 5 Days
- Flaming Gorge Green River Rafting 1-Day
- Flaming Gorge Rafting
- Dinosaur Whitewater Guide School
- Colorado River Rowing Clinic
- Lower Green River Rowing Clinic
- Upper Green River Rowing Clinic
- Snake River Rafting through Hells Canyon
- Lower Salmon River Dory School
- Gorges of the Lower Salmon River Rafting
- Main Salmon River Rafting on the River of No Return
- Middle Fork of the Salmon River Rafting
- Middle Fork Salmon River Fishing in Idaho
- Middle Fork | Main Salmon River Rafting Combo
- Main Salmon | Lower Salmon River Rafting Combo
- Ultimate Salmon River Experience
- Grand Canyon Rafting: Lees Ferry to Pipe Creek
- Grand Canyon Rafting: Lees Ferry to Whitmore Wash
- Grand Canyon Rafting: Lees Ferry to Diamond Creek
- Grand Canyon Rafting: Lees Ferry to Pearce Ferry
- Grand Canyon Rafting: Pipe Creek to Whitmore Wash
- Grand Canyon Rafting: Pipe Creek to Diamond Creek
- Grand Canyon Rafting: Pipe Creek to Pearce Ferry
- Grand Canyon Rafting: Whitmore Wash to Pearce Ferry
- Grand Canyon Dories: Lees Ferry to Pipe Creek
- Grand Canyon Dories: Lees Ferry to Whitmore Wash
- Grand Canyon Dories: Lees Ferry to Diamond Creek
- Grand Canyon Dories: Lees Ferry to Pearce Ferry
- Grand Canyon Dories: Pipe Creek to Whitmore Wash
- Grand Canyon Dories: Pipe Creek to Diamond Creek
- Grand Canyon Dories: Pipe Creek to Pearce Ferry
- Grand Canyon Dories: Whitmore Wash to Pearce Ferry
- Rogue River Rafting
- Rogue River Rowing Clinic
- Owyhee River Rafting
- Chilko Chilcotin Fraser Rivers Rafting Adventure
- Bear Camp at Chilko Lake
- Futaleufú Rafting Multi-Sport
- Patagonia Hiking: Torres del Paine W Trek
- Patagonia Wildlife Safari
- Costa Rica Rainforest & River Explorer
- Costa Rica: Pura Vida
- Croatia & Montenegro Multi-Sport
- Upper Navua Gorge: Fiji Whitewater Rafting
- Middle Navua River Kayaking
- Amazon & Galápagos Islands Adventure
- Origins of Species: Galápagos Islands Vacation
- Insider's Cuba
- Zambezi River & Botswana Safari
- Baja Sampler
- Sea Kayaking Espiritu Santo Island
- Baja Sea Kayaking & Whale Watching
- Sea Kayaking the Baja Coast & Islands
- Sea of Cortez Island Hopping
- Machu Picchu Explorer
- Mystical Peru Lodge Trek
- Inca Trail Trekking
- Machu Picchu Express
- Machu Picchu Hiker
Ways To Save
- 50% Off One Youth (15 and under)
- Active Military - 10% off Multi-day trips
- Active Military - 15% Off American River Super 1-Day
- Active Military - 20% Off 1-Day Trips
- Active Military - 20% off Guide Schools & Rowing Clinics
- Amazon & Galápagos Islands Fall Discount
- Book online and save 10%
- Book Two People
- Buy One Get One 50% Off and More!
- California Repeat Rafter
- Elevate Your Camping Experience
- Emergency First Responders
- Frequent Floater
- Galápagos Family Special Offer
- Galapagos Special Offer
- Groups Save 10% on Multi-day Trips
- Groups Save 15% on 1- & 2-day trips in CA, UT and more!
- Groups Save 20% on 1-Day trips in California
- Inca Trail Trekking Special Offer
- International Rewards
- International Rewards
- Machu Picchu Explorer Special Offer
- Machu Picchu Hiker Special Offer
- Military Veterans - 15% Off 1-Day Trips in CA & UT
- Military Veterans - Save 10% Off Multi-day Trips
- Origins of Species: Galápagos Islands Fall Discount
- Patagonia Wildlife Safari Special Offer
- Premier Pricing
- Scouts & Non-profits Save 10-30%
- Students Save 20%
- Teachers Raft for Free!