Tara Baker

Job Title

Driver

Pronouns

She/Her/Hers

Destinations

Utah

With OARS Since

2024

Hometown

West Lafayette, IN

Current Location

Moab, UT

Offseason Gig

Wedding Planner

About me

I'm an artist, creative events planner, and love spending time with my dog and the people I love.

The Best Part of My Job

Early mornings, getting the boats unloaded into the river when everything is still quiet and calm, and the sun is just rising.

How I found OARS

I lived with a couple of OARS guides for years, and they were the ones who got me a job with OARS.

My Favorite Spot on the River/Outdoors

One of my favorite spots near Moab is 6-Mile Beach. In the summer, it goes into shade earlier than most spots. I take my dog there and let her run around while I do little workouts and swim laps up river.

My Favorite Trip Memory

Watching the sunset in Cataract Canyon.

I Can’t Live Without

My coffee mug.

My Fun Fact

I grew up canoeing, which is where my love for the rivers and water comes from. In addition to boating, I love to sail.

Meet me on these adventures

Landscape view of the Yampa River in Utah.

Yampa River Rafting

4 or 5 Days 4.92 (62)

Location: Colorado & Utah
Adventure Level: Moderately Challenging
Minimum Age: 7 (10 - 12 during high water)

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