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- Make an Appointment for Adventure
- A Day in the Life of an Idaho River Guide
- Deadbeat Dam Alert: Free the Snake
- Not Your Average Conference Room: The Crew Meeting Explained
- OARS and the National Park Foundation Join Forces to Protect Our Parks & Get Kids Outside
- The Evolution of the PFD
- 4 Ways a River Guide is Guaranteed to Make You Laugh
- 5 Whitewater Superstitions River Guides Never Ignore
- Rafting the Historic Colorado River “Pulse Flow”
- The Art of Cooking for River Trips Revealed
- How River Guides Pay the Bills in the Off-season…
- What River Guides Love About the Off-season
- Guide Talk: Meet Nick Grimes
- Category: Destinations
- The Best of Lake Tahoe If You Only Have A Week
- 7 Incredible Boat-In Campsites in the West
- 6 Reasons to Visit Yosemite in the Spring
- 16 Must-See National Park Sights This Year
- 2022 Whitewater Outlook: “Low Snowpack” Doesn’t Mean “No Water” for Rafting
- Owyhee Rafting: What’s All the Hype About?
- What Low Water in Lake Powell Means for Cataract Canyon Rafting
- The Best Dory Trips Beyond Grand Canyon
- Rapid Musings: The Return of Gypsum in Cataract Canyon
- 6 of the Best Whitewater Lodges in the World
- Kid-friendly Idaho: 8 Ideas for the Adventurous Family
- The Endless River: How to Raft Year-Round
- 7 Amazing Lodge-based Adventures
- Facing Fear in Grand Canyon’s Most Notorious Rapid
- 5 of the Best Whitewater Rafting Trips in the Midwest
- You Never Forget Your First…Flip
- Wildfire on the Salmon River: Rafting Through the Dixie-Jumbo
- The 10 Best Rapids on the American River
- Rapid Musings: Overcoming Fear and Dropping in on Velvet Falls
- 2021 Rafting Outlook: Business as Usual Across the West…Almost
- This Colorado Wilderness Area is Totally Underrated
- The Best Road Trip From Portland Nobody Knows About
- Hit the Road: Salt Lake City to Moab
- Go Rogue: San Francisco to Southern Oregon Road Trip
- 7 Incredible River Hikes in the Western U.S.
- 11 Incredible National Park Paddling Spots
- Rapid Musings: Above Lava Falls
- 10 Family-friendly Adventures in the Pacific Northwest
- Rapid Musings: Otter’s Playpen on the Lower Klamath
- The Best National Parks for Rafting
- Guide Musings: Westwater Canyon’s Notorious Skull Rapid
- Oregon Road Trip: Portland to the Rogue Loop
- 5 Cool Astronomy Events and Where to See Them
- 6 of the West’s Best Swimming Holes You Can’t Get to by Car
- How to Raft the Grand Canyon
- 6 Family-friendly Adventures Within 4 Hours of Salt Lake City
- The Best Places for Stargazing in the West
- Best Adventures Within 3 Hours of Boise, Idaho
- What’s the Best State for Whitewater Rafting?
- California Road Trip: 3 Adventure-filled Routes to Yosemite
- Colorado Road Trip: Denver to Dinosaur National Monument Loop
- Los Angeles Road Trip: Eastern Sierra to Yosemite Loop
- 2020 Rafting Outlook: Optimism Remains High for a Summer Season
- 5 of the Best National Parks Along Chile’s Route of Parks
- Hop on a Virtual River Trip from Wherever You Are
- California Road Trip: The Tahoe to Yosemite Loop
- The Best of Moab if You Only Have a Week
- The Most Underrated 1-day Rafting Trip in the U.S.
- The Perfect 48-Hour California Gold Country Adventure
- Rapid Musings: Widowmaker on the Middle Owyhee River
- 5 Ways to Experience One of the West’s Newest Dark Sky Parks
- 7 Must-do’s in Croatia (That Have Nothing to do With Game of Thrones)
- How 8 Famous Whitewater Rapids Got Their Names
- How to Score a Yampa River Rafting Permit
- Why Aren’t These Places National Parks?
- Rapid Musings: Hance, a Stolen Stone and River Magic
- Diary of a Non-guide’s Early Season Training Trip
- What Not to Bring on a Rafting Trip
- More Than a Wilderness: The San Juan’s Rich Human History
- Finding Solace in Baja
- Sunset Magazine Named This Rafting Trip the Best in the West…
- Base Camp Bariloche: What to Do in Argentina’s Lakes Region
- 7 Reasons Everyone Should Visit Costa Rica at Least Once
- 5 Lessons Rafting the Futaleufú Taught Me About Marriage
- 10 State Parks That Should Be on Your Summer Bucket List
- Best Under-the-Radar Paddling Trips in the Lower 48
- Colorado’s Snowpack is at 539%, But What Does That Mean for Rafting?
- Discover the Pacific Northwest: Best British Columbia Books
- Best Africa Books: Discover Zambia, Botswana and Beyond
- Into the Canyon
- The Best Year Ever to Catch Yosemite Waterfalls & Whitewater?
- Machu Picchu Layover: 48 Hours in Cusco
- 10 of the Best One-day Whitewater Rafting Trips in the World
- A Trip Through Time in Desolation Canyon
- 5 Adventurous Weekend Getaways in California
- Wyoming Road Trip: 3 Epic Routes to Yellowstone & Grand Teton
- This California Rafting Trip Should Be On Your Adventure Shortlist
- Best Books About Croatia and Montenegro to Read Before You Go
- Yellowstone and Grand Teton Road Trip from Denver
- 9 Reasons to Go to Baja Right Now
- Yellowstone and Grand Teton Road Trip from San Francisco
- The Best Costa Rica Books to Read Before You Go…
- 7 Common Misconceptions About Hiking the Inca Trail
- Journey into Hidden Canyons on the John Wesley Powell Route
- 8 Must-visit World Heritage Sites for Adventurous Travelers
- Braving the Rapids: A Trip Down the Lower Salmon With My Daughter
- The Best Machu Picchu Books to Read Before You Go
- The Best Baja Books to Read Before You Go…
- 10 of the Best Paddling Towns in the World
- 10 Bucket List Hikes Around the World
- Travel to Cuba Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated
- The Best Yellowstone and Grand Teton Books
- Warning: Side Effects of Rafting May Include…
- How to Lose the Crowds on the Inca Trail
- The Essential Utah Reading List: Green & Yampa Rivers
- The Best of Yosemite if You Only Have Three Days
- The Essential Idaho Reading List
- The West’s Best Rafting Trips for Weekend Warriors
- 9 Easy-to-Epic Microadventures Near Sacramento
- Discover Coloma: California’s Best River Town
- The Best Whitewater Rafting Day Trips in the West
- Ask a River Guide: Idaho’s Classic Multi-day Rafting Trip Experience
- PHOTOS: 12 Must-See Wild and Scenic Rivers of the West
- 48 Hours in Boise, Idaho
- 11 Dreamy Riverside Hot Springs
- Ask a River Guide: The Secrets of California’s Tuolumne River
- The Best Rafting Trip in (Almost) Every State
- Ask a River Guide: California’s Best Multi-day Family Rafting Trip
- Cuba’s Car Culture with Filmmaker Justin Clifton – Cuba Travelogue Part 3
- 5 Bucket List Adventure Races for Outdoor Lovers
- Before & After: Why the Grand Canyon Might Just Change Your Life
- 11 Spring Rafting Trips in the West You Don’t Want to Miss
- Finca Vigía with Filmmaker Justin Clifton – Cuba Travelogue Part 2
- The Heart of Idaho
- Rapid Musings: Wild Sheep in Hells Canyon
- Kid-friendly Oregon: 9 Ideas for Adventurous Families
- The Best Rafting Near San Francisco for Every Adventure Level
- 10 of the Most Unforgettable Family Adventure Vacations in the World
- 8 Incredible National Park Views Worth the Effort
- Want to Experience the Real Baja? You Can Skip Cabo…
- The Insider’s Guide to Whitewater Rafting in California
- Where to Find the Best Whitewater Rafting in Europe
- The Insider’s Guide to Whitewater Rafting in Utah
- Peru Adventures: Beyond Machu Picchu
- Rapid Musings: Tunnel Chute
- 5 Ways to Have the Alaska Adventure You’ve Always Dreamed About
- Ask a River Guide: The Secrets of Oregon’s Rogue River
- 9 Epic Outdoor Adventures from the Bay Area
- Where to Find the Best Rafting in the West – 2017 Edition
- Top 6 Adventures in Costa Rica
- Top 5 Reasons to Visit Bears Ears National Monument
- Ask a River Guide: The Best of Utah’s Cataract Canyon
- 5 of the Best San Juan River Hikes
- Ask a River Guide: Idaho’s Most Underrated River Trip
- Rapid Musings: The Big Drops at 65,000 CFS
- The Accidental Magic of Cuba
- The Quick Guide to Oregon Rafting
- Where Will You Be for the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse?
- From Southwest to Northwest: The Common Threads of Rivers
- 10 of Idaho’s Best Whitewater Rapids
- Wild for the Owyhee
- A Love Letter to the Grand Canyon
- Your Guide to Idaho Rafting
- Dories: Do They Live Up to the Hype?
- 4 Bucket List-Worthy Patagonia Hikes
- A Love Letter to the Rogue River
- The Best of Yellowstone and Grand Teton if You Only Have a Week
- Galápagos Layover: 24 Hours in Quito
- 6 Epic Patagonia Adventures
- California’s Best-Kept Secret: The Tuolumne River
- Rapid Musings: Black Creek on the Salmon River
- Rapid Musings: The Eternal Wisdom Behind Blossom Bar
- The Ultimate California Road Trip for Adventure-Lovers
- 10 of California’s Most Notorious Whitewater Rapids
- The Best Hikes on Idaho’s Main Salmon River
- The Best Dam-Free Stretches of River in the West
- 5 Northern California Vacation Spots Not on Your Radar
- Rapid Musings: Granite Falls in the Grand Canyon
- Has Tourism Ruined the Galápagos?
- 3 Iconic National Parks Without the Crowds
- Where to Find the Best Whitewater in the West this Year
- A Love Letter to Idaho’s Salmon River
- Ready for the Best California Rafting Season in 5 Years?
- What Puts the “Dino” in Dinosaur National Monument?
- On the Brink: The Fate of Colorado’s Yampa River
- The Dawn of Environmentalism
- #OARSLife: 20 Inspiring Instagram Photos
- 21st Amendment Brewery Goes Wild & Scenic
- 5 of the Best Grand Canyon River Hikes
- The Most Unforgettable Trip to Machu Picchu Ever?
- Ghost Stories From the River
- Two Sisters, One Ducky vs. The Grand Canyon
- Duckies, Dories and SUPs…Oh My!
- 4 of the Best River Camps in the West
- Healing Waters: Nepal to Cataract Canyon
- Beak to Beak: The Art of Birding
- The 5 Best Whitewater Carnage Videos on the Internet
- A Mexican Remedy for the Winter Blues
- The Guide’s Guide to Grants Pass, Oregon
- Best Post-Trip Watering Holes
- The Best Lake Camping in the West
- The Salmon River – America’s Quintessential River Experience
- Why Does Beer Taste So Good After a Day on the River?
- California Rafting Outlook Better Than Expected
- Guide Scoop: The Best of Lewiston, Idaho
- America’s Most Exclusive Lodge? The Answer Might Surprise You…
- 10 of the World’s Most Notorious Whitewater Rapids
- 5 Ideas for an Ultimate Utah Adventure
- Is Desert Rafting the Best Rafting?
- Jackson Hole’s Best-Kept Secrets
- Misadventure is the Greatest Adventure
- Google Goes Rafting on Colorado’s Yampa River
- A Float on the Wild Side: The Birth of Warm Springs Rapid
- How One Woman Got Hooked on Rafting
- Nightscapes in Cataract Canyon: Stars with Lars
- Best Multi-Day Rafting Trips for First-timers
- 5 Rivers You Should Raft Before It’s Too Late
- How the Ever-Changing River Changes Us
- A U.S. Marine Finally Gets His Chance at Livin’ the Dream
- Warm Springs: A New Film About the Yampa River’s Turbulent History
- 5 World-Class River Views
- What You Don’t Know About Wine on the River Trips
- River of Eden
- 4 of the Best Winter Rafting Adventures Across the Globe
- Misadventures on Alaska’s Tatshenshini River
- Before She’s Gone: Mother-Daughter Rafting Trip
- Gauley Rafting: What’s All the Hype About?
- Where the Wine Flows Like Whitewater
- Why Go to the Desert?
- Rafting vs. Canoeing
- Photos From the Field: Tuolumne River Rafting
- Idaho: More Than Just…
- Did the Rim Fire Ruin the Tuolumne River?
- Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Raft the Zambezi
- Does the California Rafting Season Look Dismal?
- Must-see Waterfalls of the West (That You Can’t Get to By Car)
- Where to Find the Best Whitewater Rafting This Year
- World’s Top 10 Whitewater Kayaking Spots
- Yellowstone National Park: Beyond Old Faithful
- Let Me Introduce You to Glamping…With Grizzly Bears
- 5 Things You Don’t Know About Bhutan
- Gateway to Grand Canyon: 24 Hours in Flagstaff, AZ
- The Best Skiing in the U.S. Right Now…
- When ‘Stuff Happens’ on an Idaho Rafting Trip
- Where Not to Go if You’re Out of Shape
- How Does a Dory Get its Name?
- 8 Adventure Vacations Your Kids Will Love
- Where the Wild Things Are
- 48 Hours in Livingstone, Zambia
- Grand Canyon Dories: The Legacy Continues
- Southwest Adventure: National Park Vacations Without the Crowds
- Into the Wild: A Big City Chef Brings Her Knives to the River
- Rogue River Rafting Through the Eyes of a Child
- 11 Stunning Grand Canyon Rafting Photos
- When Grand Canyon Rafting Becomes Epic
- Fear of Traveling Solo? Get Over It.
- 10 of the Best Sea Kayaking Spots in the World
- Southwest Vacation: 5 Kid-friendly Ideas
- The Southwest’s Best Ancient Sites
- 11 Amazing Creatures You’ll Meet in the Galapagos
- 8 Beautiful Places You Can Only See in Pictures This Week
- 7 Things You Probably Don’t Know About the Grand Canyon
- PHOTOS: Top 10 Whitewater Rafting Trips on the Planet
- They Call Me Groover Boy
- 4 of the Best Adventure Trips for Foodies
- The Unexpected Life Lessons We Get From Traveling
- Delicious Discoveries on the Rogue River
- 36 Hours in Scenic McCall, Idaho
- Searching for Jim Moore’s Treasure
- British Columbia Rafting: 6 Reasons to Go Now
- From the Front Lines of an Idaho Wildfire
- True Tale of the Fastest Boat Ride Through the Grand Canyon (Ever)
- PHOTO GALLERY: California – A State of Whitewater
- Hit the Road: Utah’s Red Rock Country
- Alaska Blues
- Perfect Sandy Paradises You Can Only Get To By Boat
- 7 of the Best Whitewater Rafting Trips in the World
- How to Do Machu Picchu Right
- The Most Underrated State for Adventure Travel
- The Year of Culinary Travel?
- The Best Family Vacation Spots Nobody Knows About
- A Family’s Journey to Peru
- A Life Worth Remembering
- Three Generations on the Middle Fork
- The Heart of the Grand Canyon
- Galapagos Vacation: What Nobody Tells You
- What You Don’t Know About the Colorado River
- Top 5 Winter Getaway Ideas for Adventure Lovers
- This is MY Cruise
- Would Your Grandparents Do This?
- Ask A River God: What If I *Really* Like To Fly-Fish?
- Bucket List Ideas For A Fulfilled Life
- You Can Handle The Rapids, But Can You Handle The Beer?
- Winemaker Matt Hatcher Talks Wine On The River
- Tuolumne River Rafting Dreamin’
- How To Plan A Vacation That Reconnects The Family
- Butch Cassidy & The Outlaw Trail — History In River Rafting Country
- Confessions of a First-time Rafter
- Meet Martin Litton, Grand Canyon Dories Founder
- The Grand Canyon Dory — A Colorado River Legend
- Rafting the Salmon River and the Restorative Power of Wilderness
- A Love Letter to Canyonlands National Park
- Family Rafting on the Salmon River in Idaho
- Meet George Wendt, OARS Founder And Adventure Travel Pioneer
- How the Tatshenshini-Alsek Wilderness Avoided Mining Disaster
- Bright Angel Trail: How to Survive AND Enjoy the Hike
- Master River Chef: Bob Anderson
- Meet Basilio Cakaunivalu, Fiji Guide and Advocate
- 24 Hours in Moab, Utah
- Category: Advice
- Recipes from the River: Bison Burgers with Strawberry Kale Salad
- 5 of the Best Body Wipes for Backcountry Bathing
- How to Choose the Right Campground for You
- The Best Solar Lights for Camping
- 5 Ways to Save Your Skin on a River Trip
- How to Take Awesome Rafting Photos
- 6 Tips for Staying Clean on a River Trip
- Experiencing Burnout? A Dose of Nature Can Help
- 8 Whitewater-Inspired Beers for River Runners
- What to Know Before Planning a Vacation During Wildfire Season
- What Private Boaters Can Learn From Professional River Guides
- Is it Time for a Digital Detox?
- 10 of the Best Travel Websites for Adventurous Families
- What’s the Difference Between an Oar Raft and a Paddle Raft?
- The Constellations Every Stargazer Should Know
- Why We All Need to Make More Time for Play
- 21 Cool Gifts for Outdoor Lovers
- The Best Hammocks for Camping and Backyard Lounging
- 6 Handy Waterproof Gadgets
- The Best Sun Shirts for River Trips
- Responsible Hammocking Tips (With a Twist)
- Choose the Right Stand Up Paddleboard for You
- 6 of the Best Eco-Friendly Soaps
- What You Need to Know Before Buying a SUP
- 11 Instagram Accounts to Follow if You Love the Outdoors
- How to Get the Most Out of Your GoPro on a Rafting Trip
- A (True) Beginner’s Guide to Stand Up Paddleboarding
- 5 Essential Tips for Staying Safe Outdoors
- 10 Things I Wish I Knew as a Beginner Trout Angler
- Inflatable Kayaking 101: What You Need to Know
- 5 of the Best Eco-Friendly Sunscreens
- 5 Tricks to Help You Survive the Heat on a Rafting Trip
- Top 6 Gear Essentials for a Rafting Trip
- New Rules of the River: Paddle Wise Responsibility Code
- The Golden Rules of Camping Etiquette
- 6 Essential Tips for a Stress-free Road Trip
- 6 Ways to Make Killer Camp Coffee
- 8 Essential Whitewater Rafting Tips for Plus-Size Adventurers
- 10 Things I Wish I Knew Before My First Multi-Day Rafting Trip
- 7 Things Everyone Should Bring on a Rafting Trip
- Best Camping Games for the River (Or Anywhere)
- 14 Binge-worthy Travel Shows to Stream Right Now
- Finesse, Not Muscle
- How to Score 7 of the Most Popular Backcountry Hiking Permits
- River Trips: Skip the Small Talk
- How to Snag 10 of the Most Coveted Private River Permits
- The Art of Dutch Oven Cooking
- How to #RecreateResponsibly This Summer and Beyond
- How to Tame Your Hair on River Trips
- How to Choose the Right Mask for River Trips
- The Ultimate Guide to Camping
- How to Make an Easy and Affordable Hand Washing Station
- The Urban Adventurers Guide to Storing Outdoor Gear
- How to Make Delicious Dutch Oven Veggie Frittata
- What to Wear for Spring Whitewater Trips
- OARS Response to COVID-19: What to Expect
- 7 Tips for Your First Whitewater Rafting Trip
- What to Do When Family Adventures Don’t Go as Planned
- How to Take Care of Your Feet on a River Trip
- Even Camping Skeptics Will Love This Experience
- 5 Experiential Vacations That Will Teach You New Outdoor Skills
- The Case for Small Group Travel
- Planning a Vacation is Good for Your Health
- Guided River Trips Aren’t Just for Newbies
- Yes, Fall Really is the Best Season for Rafting Trips
- 11 Products River Guides Love
- The Ultimate Weekend Camping Meal Plan
- How to Make Dutch Oven Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
- 6 Over the Top S’mores Ideas for Your Next Camping Trip
- Stretch & Relax: The Best Yoga Poses for Paddlers
- All the Questions You Have About Female Urination Devices Answered
- The One Piece of Gear You’ll Wish You Had on a River Trip
- The Best Tents for Every Type of Camper
- Does an Effective Natural Bug Repellent Exist?
- Best Books: Discover Alaska and the Yukon
- Forget Disney. Take Your Kids on a River Trip
- Go Outside: Your Mental Health Depends On It
- Where to Find the Best Whitewater in the West – 2019 Edition
- Best Reads: California’s Sierra Nevada and Beyond
- 7 Reasons to Fall in Love with Rafting
- 5 Ways Outdoor Adventures Can Improve Your Relationship
- 5 Really Good Reasons to Go Outside With Your Kids
- How to Win a Grand Canyon River Permit
- The Best Patagonia Books to Read Before You Go…
- Why Taking Vacation Time is More Important Than You Think
- Yellowstone and Grand Teton Road Trip from Seattle
- 5 Pro Tips for Dutch Oven Cooking
- The Essential Oregon Reading List
- 15 Awesome Outdoor Gifts That Give Back
- What You Need to Know Before Buying a Tent
- The Best Galápagos Books to Read Before You Go
- How to Thrive on a Multi-day Hiking Adventure
- Why You Should Always Say Yes to Adventure
- Your Guide to Self-Care on a River Trip
- 5 Reasons You Should Go On an All-Women Trip
- The Magic of Forest Bathing
- How to Ease Back Into Life After a Multi-day River Trip
- 6 River Trips That Belong on Every Angler’s Bucket List
- How to Make Dutch Oven Chicken Enchilada Pie
- 5 Easy Costumes to Pack for a River Trip
- 8 Crowd-pleasing Canned Wines to Pack for the River
- The Essential Utah Reading List: San Juan River
- The Essential Utah Reading List: Arches & Canyonlands National Parks
- Best Audiobooks for a Summer Road Trip
- 5 Ways to Let Your Creativity Blossom on River Trips
- How to Avoid Sunburn on a River Trip
- 6 Flies to Carry on Multi-day River Trips
- The Essential Grand Canyon Reading List
- How to Take Your Stargazing to the Next Level
- Car Camping Essentials: The Gear You Never Want to Forget
- How to Choose the Right Sleeping Bag
- Why Our Brains Need Multi-day Wilderness Trips
- 8 Cool Places to Camp During the Perseid Meteor Shower
- Where to Find the Best Rafting in the West – 2018 Edition
- Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About Packing for a Rafting Trip
- The Best National Forests for Paddling
- How to Break Free of the Campground
- 5 Life Lessons I’ve Learned as a River Guide
- Where to Find the Best Glamping in the West
- The Ultimate Bachelorette Party for Outdoorsy Gals
- The Best Family Rafting Trips in the West
- River Trips: The Express Route to Being Present
- The Nature Prescription
- How to Get the ‘Stealth Newbie’ Award on Any River Trip
- How to Find Your Confidence Again When Fear Has Taken Over
- A Gift Guide for the Modern Outdoorswoman
- The Best Portable Chargers for Rafting Trips
- The Right Sleeping Pad for Every Outdoor Adventure
- How to Take Instagram-worthy Adventure Photos
- How I Failed at 100 Hours Unplugged
- How to Rig a Dory for Whitewater
- A Letter to Parents Who’ve Never Been Rafting
- This Piece of Gear is the Secret Weapon of Rafters
- Like Backpacking, But Better…
- A Guide’s Guide to Getting Ready for Rafting Season
- What You Need to Know About High-Water Rafting Trips in the West
- The Best Treasures to Find Hidden in Your Pack
- 25 Unplugged Family Vacation Ideas the Whole Crew Will Love
- The Case for Going #100HoursUnplugged
- 5 Things Your Kids Won’t Do on a Rafting Trip
- 4 Signs You Should Quit Your Job and Become a River Guide
- 15 of the Best Outdoor Books for Kids
- How to Prepare for a Grand Canyon Hiking Trip
- 10 Tips to Camp Like a Pro
- Dear Rafters, Please Don’t Go on a River Trip Until You’ve Read This
- 15 Perfect Gift Ideas for the Weekend Warrior
- A First-timer’s Guide to Rafting
- Why Everyone Needs to Go On a River Trip Once in Their Life
- Vegas Bachelor Party? No Thanks. Let’s Go Rafting!
- 7 Reasons You Need to Go Whitewater Rafting Right Now
- The Best Camera Gear for River Trips
- 5 Morning Habits of Successful River Guides
- The Best River Trails in Oregon
- 5 Things You’ll Learn in Guide School Besides Guiding
- The People You Meet on the River
- The Girlfriend’s Guide to Packing for a Rafting Trip
- River Trip Tech Essentials
- Your Guide to the Groover
- An Insider’s Guide to Packing for a Grand Canyon Rafting Trip
- 6 Tips to Avoid the National Park Crowds
- Smartphone Detox: A 12-Step Program
- Budget-friendly Alternatives to a Grand Canyon Rafting Trip
- Give Like a River Guide
- The Ultimate River Trip Bucket List
- What Your Camp Beverage Says About You
- How to Beat the Post-River Trip Blues
- Boater Body Work: Stretches to Treat Aches and Pains
- Rules of the River
- How to Put the Camera Down: Photography Moderation on the River
- How to Dress Like a River Guide
- Rafting With Food Allergies: A Guide for Success
- Know Before You Go: River Terminology 101
- Family Photography Tips for Whitewater Rafting
- Packing for Family Rafting Trips Made Easy
- Traveling and Camping in Bear Country: Dos and Don’ts
- Packing the Ultimate Day Dry Bag
- 5 Basic First-Aid Techniques Every Outdoor Enthusiast Should Know
- 5 Tips for Whitewater Rafting with Kids
- Why Kids Need a Daily Dose of the Outdoors
- 2015 Rafting Forecast Not All Doom and Gloom
- How to Embrace Your Next Solo Adventure
- How to Convince Newbies to Go Rafting
- Too Old for Rafting? This Grandma Doesn’t Think So…
- How a Rafting Addict Survives the Winter
- 9 Must-Read River Books
- 5 Ways to Avoid Altitude Sickness
- 23 Gift Ideas for Paddlers
- Don’t Let Your Kids Grow Up to Be River Guides
- The Art of the Groover Placement
- How to Become a River Guide
- Like Car Camping, But Better…
- How to Avoid 5 Common Wilderness Dangers
- Best Mobile Apps For The Outdoors
- Guide Talk: The Anatomy of a Flip
- How I Won at Camping
- You Want Me to Pee Where?
- 4 Myths About Whitewater Rafting
- Leave No Trace: Tips to Keep Your Campsite Clean and Pristine
- Best Yosemite Hikes Away from the Crowds
- Classic River Recipe: Tri-tip Steak, Rosemary Mashed Potatoes & Cole Slaw
- 5 Easy Camping Cocktails
- Don’t Make This Mistake on a Rafting Trip…
- How to Make a Camping Meal That Will Impress Your Friends
- Rafting Trip Body Prep You Can Ignore If…
- Rafting Trips to Avoid if You Answer No to These Questions…
- 5 Cool Things Your Kids Will Learn on a River Trip
- 15 Essentials for Maximum River Trip Comfort
- Don’t Date a River Guide
- The Quintessential Family Vacation 2.0
- The Worst Gear for Rafting Trips
- Early Season River Rafting: Layering 101
- You’re Spending Your Vacation Whitewater Rafting?
- Where to Eat in the World’s Top Adventure Travel Hubs
- 7 Reasons to Make the Leap to a Multi-day Whitewater Rafting Trip
- 3 Ways River Trips Changed My Life
- 4 Must-do Southwest Hikes
- The All-time Best River Movies
- How to Sell a Rafting Trip to Your Non-adventure-loving Family
- The Hidden Perks of Traveling Outside Your Comfort Zone
- How to Get the Best Out of Your GoPro Camera
- Top 7 Must-Have Travel Apps
- When You’re Outdoorsy and He’s Not…
- The Play-by-play of Scouting a Rapid
- Gear Review: Goal Zero Guide 10 Solar Charger Kit
- Does Your Family Need a Tech Detox?
- The Ultimate Girls Getaway
- Ask A River God: How Can We Mentally Prepare for a Rafting Trip?
- To Pack or Not? ExOfficio Give-N-Go Underwear
- The Beach Vacation Redefined
- Rethinking the All-inclusive Family Vacation
- 5 Things You Probably Don’t Know About a River Trip
- 10 Awesome Ways River Trips Make You Feel Like a Kid
- Choose Your Own Adventure: Which Whitewater Rafting Trip is Right for You?
- Gear Review: Waterpoof Point-and-Shoot Cameras
- 6 Must Haves for Your Adventure Vacation
- Gamer Kid Rafting Trip
- 5 Ways Adventure Vacations Make You Feel Younger
- What’s In YOUR Ammo Can?
- How To End Up A Dory Convert
- Ask A River God: What If I Can’t Paddle?
- Ask A River God: Back Support
- How To Not Feel Like An ‘Old Fart’ On A River Trip
- 5 Places You Won’t Believe You Find Sand After A River Trip
- The Only 3 Differences You Need To Know About River Boats
- 4 Substitutes For A Shower On A Multi-Day River Trip
- 3 Things To Know About Going To The Bathroom In The Woods
- 5 Reasons Roughing it is for Schlubs
- 20 Reasons Why a Rafting Trip is the Perfect Family Vacation
- 5 Weird Tan Lines You Can Be Proud Of
- 4 Reasons Women Make Better Paddlers Than Men
- How to Choose the Right Adventure Travel Company
- 5 Things That Won’t Bother You Anymore On A River Trip
- 9 Vacations a River Trip Will Put To Shame
- Going Outside Your Comfort Zone Has Never Been So Comfortable
- Suggested ‘Out Of Office’ Replies While You’re On The River
- 8 Ridiculously Cool Benefits Of Whitewater Guide Training
- Make An Excuse To Travel — How To Say Yes To The Itch
- 5 Reasons Whitewater Rafting Is Better Than a Theme Park
- Tips, Tricks And Life-Saving Advice For Traveling Abroad
- Common Birds of Hells Canyon & Other Western Rivers
- Category: Inspiration
- One Guide’s Path from Coral Reefs to Idaho’s Canyons
- The Misadventures of a Serial River Tripper
- Love Above Lava Falls, Getting Married in Grand Canyon
- From the Pacific Northwest to the River Wild: Lessons from the Klamath
- LEGEND: 50 Years of Running Dories in Idaho
- 11 of Our Favorite #OARSLIFE Photos from 2021
- OARS Gives Back 2021: Our Contribution to Conservation and Access to Rivers
- 12 Moments You Can Only Experience on a River Trip
- A Note of Gratitude to Our “Wonderful Little River Family”
- The Pam & George Wendt Foundation Strives to Provide Greater Access to Rivers
- The Magic of Multigenerational Family Adventures
- 5 Reasons to Look Up on Your Next Rafting Trip
- How Justice Outside is Working Towards Equity Outdoors
- This is What Peace Feels Like
- An Ode to the Bus
- For the Love of Storms
- The Best Grand Canyon Books
- The Best Adventure Travel Blogs Right Now
- Sister Time at its Best on Idaho’s Main Salmon River
- Reflections on Guiding During a Pandemic
- Be Like Roger: Exploring Nature through a Different Lens
- Wisdom from River Guides
- Rapid Musings: The First Flip
- Social but Distanced
- We’re going to do better.
- How to Have an Unforgettable Backyard Campout with Kids
- 3 Dutch Oven Camping Recipes Everyone Will Love
- Breaking Barriers in the Outdoors One Kid at a Time
- 5 Crowd-Favorite Films from the OARS Boathouse Tour
- 7 Inspiring Books for Women Who Love Outdoor Adventure
- Documentary Follows Blind Kayakers Through Grand Canyon
- Zero Regrets: The Power of the Countdown
- 6 Outdoor Podcasts You Need In Your Life
- The Ultimate Adventure Vehicle (Is The One You Already Have)
- A Simple Way to Spark a Love of Nature in Your Kids
- Wilderness Effect: The Case for Spending More Than a Week in the Wild
- We’re All Between Swims…
- An Ode to Moms Who Embrace Adventure
- 100 Hours to Make a Friend
- 4 Reasons Life is Better by the Campfire
- Family Vacations That Keep Your Kids Coming Back
- The Joys of Paddling Flatwater
- Why Rivers Matter: Stories from the People Who’ve Dedicated Their Lives to Them
- A Veteran Finds Strength and Lasting Friendships on the River
- 5 Simple Pleasures of Hiking
- What Whitewater Kayaking with My Son Taught Me About Fear
- Why Stand Up Paddleboarding on Rivers is Rad
- Nez Perce Teens Discover Their Backyard River
- The River Swirls Madly On: Reconciling Fear and Whitewater
- A Boat Full of Women
- 15 Instagram Feeds to Follow if You Love Rivers
- Guide Musings: River Mornings
- 14 Instagram Photos That’ll Make You Want to Go Rafting Right Now
- Unplugged: Lessons From the San Juan River, 36 Years Later
- 6 Things Only People Who Have Been on a River Trip Will Understand
- Why I Want My Daughters to Grow Up Loving the Outdoors
- Guide Playlist: Songs for a River State of Mind
- How to Find “River Magic” On Every Rafting Trip
- Travel That Matters: How Your Trip with OARS Helps Give Back
- The Art of Rowing
- Inspiring the Next Generation of National Park Stewards
- River Guide – This IS My Real Job
- The Greatest Classroom of Them All
- 10 of the Best John Muir Quotes
- NRS Presents Juma of Itanda
- 5 Things You’ll Miss After a River Trip
- Conservation is a Fight That’s Never Over
- Honoring Martin Litton and His Legacy Today, and Every Day
- Rivers for Healing
- Reel Women Fly Fish
- Finding Deeper Meaning in the Grand Canyon
- Why Rafting Trips are a Perfect Romantic Getaway
- Un-Dammed: Rapids Return With Newly Breached Dams
- 4 Things I Learned From My River Guides
- John Blaustein: Photographer and Grand Canyon Original
- “Marble Canyon” Newest Grand Canyon Dory Dedicated to Martin Litton
- Why Women Need to Get Outdoors With Other Women
- 50 Things to Love About Rivers (From a Kid’s Perspective)
- First Women of Whitewater
- Watch Out Guys, Women River Guides Are Taking Over
- The Greatest River Expeditions of All Time
- 4 Lessons River Trips Can Teach Our Daughters
- Confessions of a Poser
- Becoming Family on the Green River
- What You Don’t Know About the Yosemite Grant
- 20 Reasons to Love Our National Parks
- VIDEO: The “Miracles” of Our National Parks
- The Emerald Mile: Best Adventure Book Ever?
- A Short Vacation From Your Comfort Zone
- Recommended Read: Turn Right at Machu Picchu
- Fly Fishing Meditations
- Leaving Behind the (Wo)Man in the Mirror
- Going Rogue: A Self-proclaimed City Girl Goes Camping for the First Time
- Giving Back in Paradise
- Meditation by Kayak
- True Tales of an Early River Runner
- Must-read Adventure Book: Before They’re Gone
- Staying Afloat in Single Parenthood
- How Adventure Makes Poets Of Us All
- 6 Absurd Things You Will Only See On A Rafting Trip
- 7 River Names You Don’t Want To Earn
- 5 Things You Will Only Hear On A River Trip
- How Do You See The Northern Lights?
- Category: Environment
- Colorado and Snake Among Rivers Named ‘Most Endangered’
- Say No to Drilling Near Dinosaur National Monument (Again!)
- 8 River Conservation Organizations to Follow Right Now
- Rafting 1000 Miles to Spotlight Colorado River Basin Issues
- A Quick Guide to Understanding Our Public Lands
- A Meeting of the Minds on the Yampa River
- Unraveling the Future of Water Policy in the West on the Green River
- The Best Conservation Organizations Not On Your Radar
- Are We in a New Era for Dam Removal Projects in the U.S.?
- Why We Need Wild and Scenic Rivers in Our Lives
- 6 Conservation Organizations You Should Definitely be Following
- A Filmmaker at the Heart of Public Lands
- Wild & Scenic 50th: An Open Invitation to Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke
- The Last Wild River
- 5 Reasons to Love Wild and Scenic Rivers
- In Defense of America’s Great Outdoors
- Why Rafters Must Fight for Our Rivers
- 5,000 Miles of Wild
- A Game-changer for River Protection: The Loss of the Stanislaus
- The Zambezi: A River Worth Saving
- It’s Time to Protect the Greater Grand Canyon
- Why it’s Time for the Lower Snake River Dams to Come Down
- Author Kevin Fedarko on Why a Grand Canyon Thru-Hike Matters…
- Why Our First Outdoor Experiences Are More Important Than We Think
- 4 Things You Need to Know About the Public Land Heist
- Klamath River Dam Removal: A Glimpse into the Future
- Renewed Threats to the Grand Canyon Loom
- The Colorado River at a Dusty Crossroads
- A Rugged and Beautiful Boat: In Honor of the Owyhee Canyonlands
- Grand Canyon Fund: How Traveler Donations Aid Conservation Efforts
- Grand Canyon Flash Floods: Diamond Creek Then & Now
- Fill Mead First: A Plan to Reclaim Glen Canyon
- The Important Places: A Father-Son Journey Down the Colorado River
- The Grand Canyon of the Amazon Under Attack
- How Green is Your Beer?
- 5 Reasons We Need to Fight for the Grand Canyon…Again
- Would You Destroy a Rainforest for a Cup of Joe?
- Grand Canyon Development Threats Are Real
- The Truth About Rim Fire Salvage Logging
- DamNation: Environmental Activism Has Never Looked So Good
- The Killing of Wolves: Are We Willing to Repeat History?
- Save the Sequoias: The Big Trees Need You
- ELEMENTS: Wanderers of the Lower Salmon River
- ELEMENTS: Endangered Species of the Salmon River
- ELEMENTS: Face-to-Face with Idaho’s Most-feared Wildlife
- ELEMENTS: Idaho’s Natural Icons
- ELEMENTS: A Flowery Reception in Hells Canyon
- ELEMENTS: Do You Smell That? It’s the Desert…
- ELEMENTS: Spiny Discoveries in the Grand Canyon
- Category: People
- Get to Know Legendary Moab Guide Steve Haase
- Hells Canyon Through the Eyes of an International Student
- There’s Power in Silence on the River
- Meet One of the First-ever OARS Guide School Scholarship Recipients
- Stories From the Vault: Cathedral in the Desert
- Remembering International Rafting Community Visionary Rafael Gallo
- Jose Langarica is “All in” on a Career in River Guiding
- Living the Dream: How Four Guides Found Their Way to the River
- People You Meet on the River: Grand Canyon Guest Ann Shull
- 5 Professionals Moonlighting as River Guides
- What River Guides Love About the Off-season
- Remembering Friends We Lost in 2020
- First-time Rafter Turned American River Top Guide
- He’s a Self-Proclaimed Cataract Canyon Nerd…
- From Rafting Rookie to Top Guide
- This Dory Lover Has Done More Than 50 Trips with OARS
- 25 Years Behind the Scenes at OARS
- Guide Talk: He’s Been at it a Lifetime…
- 50th Anniversary Tribute
- Meet One of the First Female River Guides
- 7 Things Guides Do to Get River Ready
- Stories From the Vault: Lew Steiger
- Guide Talk: 40 Grand Canyon Seasons and Counting
- Guide Talk: Summer School on Idaho’s Salmon River
- Guide Talk: Learning to Swim on the Zambezi
- Guide Talk: The Joy of Living the Simple Life
- Guide Talk: This is as Real as it Gets…
- Meet “Powell Route Pilgrim” Mike Bezemek
- Reimagining the Next 100 Years of Grand Canyon National Park
- Wild Women of the West: Closing the Gender Gap Outdoors
- Fly First, Then Float: Get to Know Gem Air
- Ode to My Raft
- He’s the Grand Canyon Hiking Legend You’ve Probably Never Heard Of…
- Guide Musings: From the Bottom
- A Look Back at the Legendary First Descent of the Grand Canyon
- Rapid Musings: Redside on the Middle Fork Salmon
- The Dory Project: Restoring Copper Ledge Falls
- The Highs and Lows of Seasonal Guiding
- A Thank You Note From Your River Guide
- Remembering Katie Lee, an Icon of River Advocacy
- True Tales from the First Descent of Chile’s Legendary Bio-Bio River
- Guide Musings: The Time Machine
- Who Was John Muir?
- Remembering One of the Great River Defenders of Our Time
- Activism Through Adventure: Meet Freshwater Hero Pete McBride
- A Day in the Life of a Sweep Boat Captain
- At the Confluence of Rivers and Conservation
- 5 Types of Guides You’ll Meet on the River
- Meet Salmon River Sweep Boat Driver, Ned Perry
- A River Guide Who Walks on Water…
- The Next Generation of Dory Guides
- My God, It’s Waltenberg! A Conversation with Martin Litton
- Life After Guiding: Meet River Ranger Elise Otto
- River Guide Quickfire: Meet the Queen of the Rogue River
- Women of the National Parks
- How We Really Feel About Being Called ‘Boatmen’
- The Chef Who Delivers Adventure to Your Plate
- 5 Questions with Grand Canyon River Guide Rio Hibarger
- A Love Note From Your River Guide
- Rafters and Fly Fishermen: Friends or Foes?
- Meet OARS’ California Manager, Chris Moore
- Meet One of the World’s Best Guides…
- Rafting Pioneer George Wendt: A Story of Family and Conservation
- The Legacy of Martin Litton
- The Secret Job of Packing for a Grand Canyon Rafting Trip
- Meet One of the World’s Top Travel Specialists
- Our Most Inspiring River Guide? You Decide…
- Groover Boy’s Unexpected Reunion with the “Jackass”
- He’d Bring a Whole Pig Down the River if We Let Him…
- The Guy Who Brings His Blow Torch on River Trips…
- What Makes a Good River Guide Great?
- Born Into Rafting: The Next Generation of OARS
- Guide Talk: The River Sage
- Guide Talk: The Best Job in the World
- Confessions of a Female River Guide
- 3 Reasons River Guides are the Best Storytellers
- Grand Canyon River Rituals
- VIDEO: There’s No Place Like High Water in Cataract Canyon
Before You Go
- Before You Go: American River Whitewater Rafting Super 1-Day
- Before You Go: Green River through the Gates of Lodore Meditation & Yoga Retreat
- Before You Go: Stillwater & Cataract Canyon Meditation and Yoga Retreat
- Before You Go: Baja Sampler
- Before You Go: Torres del Paine Wildlife Safari
- Before You Go: Stillwater & Cataract Canyon Hiker
- 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 - Lees Ferry to Pipe Creek
- Before You Go: Grand Canyon Rafting - Pipe Creek to Pearce Ferry
- Before You Go: Grand Canyon Rafting - Pipe Creek to Diamond Creek
- Before You Go: Grand Canyon Rafting - Pipe Creek to Whitmore Wash
- Before You Go: Grand Canyon Rafting - Lees Ferry to Pipe Creek
- Before You Go: Colorado River Rowing Clinic
- Before You Go: Middle Fork/South Fork American River Chili Bar Combo
- Before You Go: Westwater Canyon Rafting 3-Days
- Before You Go: Galapagos Origins of Species - West
- Before You Go: Galapagos Origins of Species - East
- Before You Go: Yosemite Hiker - Valley Views
- Before You Go: Yosemite Hiker - Waterfalls & Wildflowers
- Before You Go: Yosemite Hiker - High Country Experience
- Before You Go: Yosemite Hiker - Greatest Hits
- Before You Go: Lower Salmon River Dory School
- Before You Go: J.W. Powell Retrace - Flaming Gorge to Split Mountain
- Before You Go: J.W. Powell Retrace - Sand Wash to Hite Crossing (lower, 16 days)
- Before You Go: J.W. Powell Retrace - Flaming Gorge to Hite Crossing (full, 23 days)
- Before You Go: Upper Green River Rowing Clinic
- Before You Go: Lower Green River Rowing Clinic
- Before You Go: Costa Rica: Pura Vida
- Before You Go: Machu Picchu Hiker - 7 Days
- Before You Go: Ultimate Salmon River Experience (August)
- Before You Go: Middle Fork | Main Salmon River Rafting Combo (August)
- Before You Go: Cataract Canyon Women's Wellbeing
- Before You Go: Middle Fork Salmon River Mid-Late Season Departures
- Before You Go: Yampa River Rafting, Yoga Retreat
- Before You Go: San Juan River Hiker - Sand Island to Mexican Hat
- Before You Go: San Juan River - Mexican Hat to Clay Hills Crossing
- Before You Go: Inca Trail Trekking
- Before You Go: Machu Picchu Express
- Before You Go: Insider's Cuba
- Before You Go: Flaming Gorge Rafting 1-Day
- Before You Go: Middle Fork American River Two Day
- Before You Go: South Fork American River 21-Miler
- Before You Go: Patagonia Hiking: Torres del Paine W Trek
- Before You Go: South Fork American River Chili Bar Half-Day
- Before You Go: Main | Lower Salmon River Combo
- Before You Go: Grand Canyon Rafting - Lees Ferry to Pearce Ferry
- Before You Go: Grand Canyon Rafting - Lees Ferry to Diamond Creek
- Before You Go: Grand Canyon Rafting - Lees Ferry to Whitmore Wash
- Before You Go: Grand Canyon Rafting - Whitmore Wash to Pearce Ferry
- 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 Whitmore Wash
- Before You Go: Grand Canyon Dories - Whitmore Wash to Pearce Ferry
- Before You Go: Rogue River Rafting
- Before You Go: Raft-Supported Rogue River Trail Hiker
- Before You Go: Rogue River Rowing Clinic
- Before You Go: Gorges of the Lower Salmon River
- Before You Go: California Guide School
- Before You Go: Lower Klamath River Rafting
- Before You Go: North Fork American River Rafting
- Before You Go: Merced River Rafting
- Before You Go: Middle Fork American River Rafting
- Before You Go: North Fork Stanislaus River
- Before You Go: South Fork American River Two-Day
- Before You Go: South Fork American River Gorge 1-Day
- Before You Go: South Fork / Middle Fork American River Combo
- Before You Go: South Fork / North Fork American River Combo
- Before You Go: Tuolumne River Rafting
- Before You Go: Tuolumne River Rafting Multi-Day
- Before You Go: Main Salmon River Rafting on the River of No Return
- Before You Go: Main Salmon River Wilderness Gourmet
- Before You Go: Middle Fork Salmon River Fishing Excursion
- Before You Go: Baja Sea Kayaking and Whale Watching
- Before You Go: Sea Kayaking Espiritu Santo Island 8 Days
- Before You Go: Sea Kayaking Espiritu Santo Island Basecamp 7 Days
- Before You Go: Sea Kayaking the Baja Coast and Islands
- Before You Go: Sea of Cortez Island Hopping
- Before You Go: Bear Camp at Chilko Lake
- Before You Go: Chilko Chilcotin Fraser River Rafting
- Before You Go: Tatshenshini River Rafting
- Before You Go: Futaleufu Rafting Multi-Sport
- Before You Go: Machu Picchu Explorer
- Before You Go: Mystical Peru Lodge Trek
- Before You Go: Middle Fork of the Salmon River Early-Mid Season
- Before You Go: Zambezi River & Botswana Safari
- Before You Go: Middle Fork | Main Salmon River Rafting Combo (June)
- Before You Go: Owyhee River Rafting
- Before You Go: Snake River Rafting Through Hells Canyon
- Before You Go: Ultimate Salmon River Experience (June)
- Before You Go: Upper Navua Gorge: Fiji Whitewater Rafting
- Before You Go: Middle Navua River Inflatable Kayaking
- Before You Go: Cataract Canyon Whitewater Rafting
- Before You Go: Colorado River through Cataract Canyon - 4 Day
- Before You Go: Westwater Canyon Rafting 2-Days
- Before You Go: Flaming Gorge Rafting
- Before You Go: Split Mountain Utah Whitewater Rafting
- Before You Go: Dinosaur Whitewater Guide School
- Before You Go: Green River through Desolation Canyon
- Before You Go: Green River through the Gates of Lodore
- Before You Go: San Juan River - Sand Island to Clay Hills Crossing
- Before You Go: Yampa River Rafting
- Before You Go: San Juan River - Sand Island to Mexican Hat
- Before You Go: Grand Canyon Rim to River Hiker
- Before You Go: Croatia & Montenegro Multi-Sport
Press & Articles
- OARS Founder George Wendt To Be Inducted Into River Runners Hall of Fame
- National Geographic Traveler | August/September 2015: River Dance: Rafting the Grand Canyon
- Alaska Beyond Magazine | June 2015: River Dance Families Bond on the West's Famous Waterways
- Sunset Magazine | June 2015: Sunset Travel Awards 2015 | Best Guided Outdoors Trip
- GreatOutdoors.com | August 2014: Grand Canyon Odyssey
- The Denver Post | July 2014: Floating the Yampa An Intimate Look at Dinosaur National Monument
- Trekaroo | February 2014: River Rafting with Kids on the American River
- LA Times | January 2014: Arizona: Hike to the Bottom of the Grand Canyon and Stay Overnight
- Herald & News | August 2013: Heavenly Times in Hells Canyon
- SFGate | August 2013: Rafting Offers Exhilarating Summer Cool Down
- Trekaroo | July 2013: Multi-Day River Rafting Excursions: An OARS Review and Price Comparison
- San Francisco Magazine | July 2013: Adrenaline Rush - With Craft Beer
- Outside | April 2013: 2013 Outside Travel Awards - Best Outfitter Runner-Up: OARS
- OARS Selected by Outside Magazine As Runner Up for “Best Outfitter of the Year”
- Southwest Airlines Spirit Magazine | September 2012: Roughing It Deluxe
- LA Times | September 2012: Thrills, Chills, and a Few Spills on the Rogue River
- Beer West Magazine | Summer 2012: One Week on the Salmon River with Idaho's Laughing Dog Brewing
- Men's Journal | June 2012: Paddle for the Pilsner
- Outside | April 2012: The 2012 Adventure Bucket List
- Outside | March 2012: The 2012 Outside Travel Awards: Travel Hall of Fame | Float The Grand Canyon in a Dory
- Sunset Magazine | January 2012: Raft the Colorado River Through the Grand Canyon
- Mercury News | July 2011: Idaho Wilderness Filled with Soothing Sounds
- Scouting Magazine | May/June 2011: Going Rogue
- National Geographic Traveler | May/June 2011: Best Tours in North America
- Sunset Magazine | June 2011: Top River Rafting Trips in the West
- The Costco Connection | May 2011: Whitewater Wonder OARS Takes Adventure, Adds Water
- UCLA Magazine | October 2010: Vacation Vocation
- Amateur Traveler | Summer 2010: Rafting the Green River in Dinosaur National Monument - Colorado
- Men's Journal | June/July 2010: Wish You Were Here
- California Travel Expert | June 2010: California River Rafting
- National Geographic Adventure | June 2010: Cruise Yampa White Water in Vernal, Utah
- NY Times | April 2010: In the Wild, With Tent and Tablecloth
- LA Times | February 2010: After the Storms, River Rafters Itch For Spring
- California Visitor's Guide | 2010: Gold Country Cool
- National Geographic Adventure | August/September 2009: The Wild Bunch
- Sydney Morning Herald | November 2008: Big Mac With Fear on the Side
- Outside Magazine | July 2008: They Call Me Groover Boy
- Outside | March 2008: Wake Them Up With A Splash
- Men's Journal | May 2007: The Middle Fork Revisited
- Outside | June 2005: Ain't It Just Grand
- New York Times Sophisticated Traveler | June 2003
Press
- Adventure Alert - Experience Grand Canyon THIS Season
- OARS and the Sacramento LGBT Community Center Launch 2nd Annual Pride Month Event
- Spring Storms Boost Snowpack, Improve 2022 Rafting Outlook
- OARS Presents Dory Land, New Film Celebrating 50 Years of Idaho Dories
- Top Adventures for 2022
- OARS Expands its Efforts to Help Create a More Accessible and Inclusive River Community
- Top 5 Trips to Give Your Family for the Holidays
- OARS & The Pam & George Wendt Foundation Announce 2022 Guide School Scholarship
- Inaugural Voyage of Cathedral in the Desert Dory
- OARS Honors BIPOC Mental Health Month
- OARS and the Sacramento LGBT Community Center Invite You to “Take Your Pride Outside” in June
- Why a River Trip is the Perfect Pandemic Vacation
- Top Road Trip Rafting Adventures for 2021
- OARS Announces New Yosemite and Grand Canyon Hiking Experiences
- Top Five Rafting Trips For Families in 2020
- OARS SETS SIGHTS ON BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS TO THE OUTDOORS
- OARS LAUNCHES NEW WHITEWATER ROWING CLINICS FOR 2020 SEASON
- OARS Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Community Events – Raises More than $20,000 for Youth and River Guide Organizations
- OARS’ CATARACT CANYON TRIP RECOGNIZED AS “BEST RAFTING TRIP”
- OARS Launches Hidden Canyons
- OARS Boathouse Tour Finds Common Ground in Local Communities, Raises More than $16,000 for Youth Organizations
- OARS Founder George Wendt To Be Inducted Into River Runners Hall of Fame
- OARS Renames Foundation “The Pam & George Wendt Foundation”
- OARS ANNOUNCES JOHN WESLEY POWELL 150TH ANNIVERSARY TRIP
Event
- Wine on the Tuolumne River 2 Days
- Stillwater & Cataract Canyon River Rafting, Hiking & Meditation Retreat
- Green River Rafting, Yoga & Meditation in the Gates of Lodore
- Raft the American with Sierra Nevada
- 2022 Pride Day Event on the South Fork American River
- Yampa River Geology Trip 5 Days
- San Juan Stars and Guitars
- Stars & Guitars in Cataract Canyon
- Cataract Canyon Women's Wellbeing Retreat
- Canyonlands by SUP
- Wine on the Tuolumne River 3 Days
- Yampa River Rafting & Yoga Retreat
- Geology on the Yampa River 5 Days
- Craft Beer Tasting on the Tuolumne River 2 Days
- Wine on the Middle Fork Salmon River 6 Days
- Wine on the Middle Fork Salmon River 6 Days
- Wine on the Rogue River 4 Days
- Craft Beer Tasting on the Rogue River 4 Days
- Wine on the Snake River through Hells Canyon 5 Days
- Craft Beer Tasting on the Lower Salmon River 5 Days
- Craft Beer Tasting on the Tuolumne River 3 Days
- Main Salmon Wilderness Gourmet 6 Days
- Wine on the Tuolumne River 3 Days
- Rogue River Wilderness Gourmet 4 Days
OARS Video
- Guest Perspective Tonja Bennett
- Dory Land
- South Fork American River Rafting 2021 Highlights
- Adventure Makes Us Better
- How to Make an Easy and Affordable Hand Washing Station
- OARS 50 Years
- San Juan River Rafting
- Derby - A Colorado River Trailblazer
- OARS - Next Generation
- Zambezi River Whitewater Rafting & Botswana Safari
- Lower Klamath River Rafting
- Hidden Canyons
- The Sweep - A Short Film from OARS
- How to Pack a Cooler for Camping | OARS
- Green River through Desolation Canyon
- Keep It Wild, Keep It Free
- Return from Desolation
- Can You Go #100HoursUnplugged?
- Going Rogue
- What to Wear and Bring on a One-Day Rafting Trip with OARS
- Bearfoot Theory Travel VLOG: Gates of Lodore 4-day Whitewater Rafting Trip with OARS
- North Fork of the Stanislaus Whitewater Rafting
- North Fork American River Rafting (Drone Footage)
- Merced River Rafting
- What to Wear & How To Pack for a Multi-Day Rafting Trip
- Chilko-Chilcotin-Fraser River Rafting
- To Love A Place - Idaho's Salmon River
- Take Back Family Time - #100HoursUnplugged
- Camp LIA: Summer Adventure in Moab
- Dory Trip on Idaho's Main Salmon "River of No Return"
- Counter Balance - A Film by Gordon Klco
- Martin's Boat - A Film By Pete McBride
- Whitewater Rafting on Idaho's Lower Salmon River
- Water Is For Fighting - Idaho's Salmon River
- Main Salmon "River of No Return" Time lapse - By Corey Robinson
- How To Experience Canyonlands National Park
- Yampa River Rafting in Dinosaur National Monument
- Hells Canyon Rafting on Idaho's Snake River
- Middle Fork of the Salmon River Whitewater Rafting
- Rogue River Rafting
- How To Cook Dessert in a Dutch Oven on a River Trip
- Rafting the North Fork of the American
- Middle Fork of the Salmon Wine on the River
- How to Cook Lasagna in a Dutch Oven
- Fly Fishing How To Video
- River Guide Interview: Steve Kenney
- River Running Pioneer: Martin Litton (2011 Interview)
- In Wine Country - The Tuolumne River
- Grand Canyon Rafting with OARS | Life. Adventure. You.
- Grand Canyon by OARS - 1973
- OARS Whitewater Rafting Safety Orientation Video - Full Version
- GadlingTV's Travel Talk on the Tuolumne! Part 2
- Gadling TV's Travel Talk on the Tuolumne! Part 1
- Salmon River Rafting with Mike's Road Trip
- Rapid Magazine: Green River through the Gates of Lodore
- YETI Presents: In Current
- California Travel Tips with Veronica Hill
- Scouting magazine: A Trip Down the Rogue River
- The OARS Grand Canyon River Running Experience - Outside Television
- Boy Scouts High Adventure
- 2012 California River Awards: George Wendt
- Guiding Life's Greatest Adventures
- River Guide Interview: Lars Haarr
- Split Mountain Whitewater Rafting
- Green River Rafting through the Gates of Lodore
- River Guide Interview: Bram Role
- River Guide Interview: Erika Unhold
- Main Salmon River | Each Day A Life
- River Guide Interview: Heather Solee
- Middle Fork of the American River Rafting
- South Fork of the American River Rafting
- Miracles
- Wonder | A California Road Trip
- Tuolumne River Rafting
- River of Eden - A Film by Pete McBride
- Cataract Canyon Rafting in Canyonlands National Park
- Westwater Canyon Whitewater Rafting
- The Confluence of Adventure
- 5-Day Grand Canyon Sampler from Las Vegas
- Guide Questions - Rapid Fire
- A Day in the Life of an Idaho River Guide
- How to Run a Rapid in a Dory
- The Most Unforgettable Machu Picchu Trip Ever - By Timex
- Moab Top 10
- 62 Years
- OARS - A Story of Family + Conservation
- Family + Adventure + Memories
- 100 Years, A National Park Love Letter
- Martin's Boat - Dory Construction Time-Lapse
- OARS Whitewater Rafting Safety Orientation Series | Part 11 | Any Questions
- OARS Whitewater Rafting Safety Orientation Series | Part 10 | Inflatable Kayaks
- OARS Whitewater Rafting Safety Orientation Series | Part 9 | Additional Concerns
- OARS Whitewater Rafting Safety Orientation Series | Part 8 | River Hazards
- OARS Whitewater Rafting Safety Orientation Series | Part 7 | Non-Voluntary Swimming
- OARS Whitewater Rafting Safety Orientation Series | Part 6 | Boats
- OARS Whitewater Rafting Safety Orientation Series | Part 5 | Paddles
- OARS Whitewater Rafting Safety Orientation Series | Part 4 | Footwear
- OARS Whitewater Rafting Safety Orientation Series | Part 3 | Helmets
- OARS Whitewater Rafting Safety Orientation Series | Part 2 | Fitting PFDs
- OARS Whitewater Rafting Safety Orientation Series | Part 1 | Introduction
Team Member
- Ashley Doucet
- Dean Myring
- Micaela Sinclair
- Dylan Silver
- Tess Richard
- Garett Sobotka
- Eddie Dowd
- Jackson Stolp
- Kerry Jones
- Max Andariese
- John Mortimer
- Anabelle Yeston
- Sabrina Stein
- Stephen Kenney
- Eric Shedd
- Sarah Segal
- Daniel Biegert
- Kale Cimperman
- Marc Bonham
- Felipe R Cervilla
- Camilo Montaño
- Shonna Earnshaw
- Jon Garcia
- Fred Varnal
- Grayson Silva
- Jon Harley
- Dana Dickinson
- Evan Basinger
- Ally Klaes
- Miller Scott
- Robin Ruckhaus
- Bridget Sidwell
- Kersten Schnurle
- David Dennis
- Rachael Moffatt
- Zachary Williams
- Christopher McIver
- Hunter Holtrop
- Hannah Stevens
- Alyssa Schaffer
- Austen Verdugo
- Jose Langarica
- Gordon Verdugo
- Tom Patoff
- Travis Hale
- Collin Page
- Garret Thomason
- Seth Davis
- Sherry Parkey
- Rachel Tigges
- Russell Haussermann
- Tom Rylands
- Katy Stevens
- Madalyn Rainey
- Cortney Bayuk
- Doug Nechodom
- Lauren Petersen
- Madalyn Russell
- Dave Garcia
- Sarah Mallory
- Evan Olson
- Lauren McCullough
- Mariah Hibarger
- Hillary Mosman
- Lindsey Mersereau
- Jeff Berkey
- Curt Chang
- Matt Haberman
- Mindy Gleason
- Carly Boyden
- Lee Bassett
- Cliff Ghiglieri
- Sean Sorrin
- Eric Hudelson
- Roger Dale
- Lew Steiger
- Seneca Kristjonsdottir
- Russell Schubert
- Rose Triolo
- Cindell Dale
- Tony Gower
- Matt House
- Jess Wallstrom
- Bruce Lavoie
- Bruce Keller
- Rio Hibarger
- Kate Wollney
- Clavey Wendt
- Lars Haarr
- Peter Lefebvre
- Dave Holmberg
- Cari Morgan
- Andrew Goetting
- Tony Ezell
- Kelby Ankerson
- Nicole Smedegaard
- Blessed Ndlovu
- Emily Lewis
- Amanda Willis
- Andre Potochnik
- Nick Grimes
- Ashley Brown
- Tyler Wendt
- Michael P Ghiglieri, PHD
- Michael Fabry
- Eric Sjoden
- Bram Role
- Steve Markle
- Debbie Howard
- Matt Zeugin
Adventure
- American River Whitewater Rafting Super 1-Day
- Baja Sampler
- Stillwater & Cataract Canyon Hiker
- Colorado River Rowing Clinic
- Middle Fork | South Fork American River Chili Bar Combo
- Main Salmon | Lower Salmon River Rafting Combo
- Lower Salmon River Dory School
- Origins of Species: Galápagos Islands Vacation
- Lower Green River Rowing Clinic
- Upper Green River Rowing Clinic
- Two-Day Middle Fork American River Rafting
- San Juan River Hiker
- John Wesley Powell Retrace
- Machu Picchu Hiker
- Machu Picchu Express
- Inca Trail Trekking
- Insider's Cuba
- Patagonia Hiking: Torres del Paine W Trek
- Zambezi River & Botswana Safari
- Westwater Canyon Rafting
- Split Mountain Whitewater Rafting
- San Juan River Rafting in Utah
- San Juan River Rafting
- Green River Rafting through Desolation Canyon
- Flaming Gorge Rafting
- Dinosaur Whitewater Guide School
- Colorado River Rafting through Cataract Canyon
- Cataract Canyon Whitewater Rafting
- Mystical Peru Lodge Trek
- Machu Picchu Explorer
- Rogue River Rowing Clinic
- Rogue River Rafting
- Owyhee River Rafting
- Raft-Supported Rogue River Trail Hiker
- Sea of Cortez Island Hopping
- Sea Kayaking the Baja Coast & Islands
- Sea Kayaking Espiritu Santo Island
- Baja Sea Kayaking & Whale Watching
- Ultimate Salmon River Experience
- Snake River Rafting through Hells Canyon
- Middle Fork | Main Salmon River Rafting Combo
- Middle Fork Salmon River Fishing in Idaho
- Middle Fork of the Salmon River Rafting
- Main Salmon River Rafting on the River of No Return
- Gorges of the Lower Salmon River Rafting
- Grand Canyon Dories - Whitmore Wash to Pearce Ferry
- Grand Canyon Dories - Pipe Creek to Whitmore Wash
- Grand Canyon Dories - Pipe Creek to Pearce Ferry
- Grand Canyon Dories - Pipe Creek to Diamond Creek
- Grand Canyon Dories - Lees Ferry to Whitmore Wash
- Grand Canyon Dories - Lees Ferry to Pipe Creek
- Grand Canyon Dories - Lees Ferry to Pearce Ferry
- Grand Canyon Dories - Lees Ferry to Diamond Creek
- Grand Canyon Rafting - Whitmore Wash to Pearce Ferry
- Grand Canyon Rafting - Pipe Creek to Whitmore Wash
- Grand Canyon Rafting - Pipe Creek to Pearce Ferry
- Grand Canyon Rafting - Pipe Creek to Diamond Creek
- Grand Canyon Rafting - Lees Ferry to Whitmore Wash
- Grand Canyon Rafting - Lees Ferry to Pipe Creek
- Grand Canyon Rafting - Lees Ferry to Pearce Ferry
- Grand Canyon Rafting - Lees Ferry to Diamond Creek
- Upper Navua Gorge: Fiji Whitewater Rafting
- Middle Navua River Kayaking
- Croatia & Montenegro Multi-Sport
- Costa Rica: Pura Vida
- Yampa River Rafting
- Green River Rafting through the Gates of Lodore
- Futaleufú Rafting Multi-Sport
- Chilko Chilcotin Fraser Rivers Rafting Adventure
- Bear Camp at Chilko Lake
- Yosemite Hiker
- Tuolumne River Rafting Near Yosemite National Park
- North Fork Stanislaus River Rafting
- South Fork | North Fork American River Rafting Combo
- South Fork | Middle Fork American River Rafting Combo
- Two-Day South Fork American River Rafting
- South Fork American River Rafting
- North Fork American River Rafting
- Middle Fork American River Rafting
- Merced River Rafting Near Yosemite National Park
- Lower Klamath River Rafting
- California Whitewater Guide School
- Alaska Rafting on the Tatshenshini River
Event Category
- Wine Tasting
- Craft Beer Tasting
- Wilderness Gourmet
- Astronomy
- Special
- Geology
- Yoga
- Stand Up Paddleboard
- Women's Wellness
Video Category
Job Title
Activity
- Guided Tour
- Whitewater Rowing Clinic
- Whitewater Rafting
- Dory Trips
- Sea Kayaking
- Hiking
- Multi-Sport
- Fishing
- Whitewater Guide School
Destination
- Cuba
- United States
- Alaska
- Arizona - Grand Canyon
- International
- Canada
- Canyonlands
- California
- Chile
- National Parks
- Crater Lake
- Colorado
- Costa Rica
- Dinosaur
- Idaho
- Croatia
- Grand Canyon
- Oregon
- Fiji
- Utah
- Galápagos
- Yosemite
- India
- Mexico – Baja
- Morocco
- Peru
- Zambia & Botswana
Special Interest
Theme
Duration
Adventure Type
- Guided Tour
- Whitewater Rowing Clinic
- Whitewater Rafting
- Sea Kayaking
- Hiking
- Multi-Sport
- Dory
- Fishing
- Whitewater Guide School
- Safari