Take an adventure vacation with OARS! Our adventure vacations include whitewater rafting trips, sea kayaking, hiking, & more.

OARS was among the first outfitters to offer American River rafting trips, and more than 50 years later from our riverside Outpost in Lotus, CA, we’re still at it. Today, the American River, which is easily accessible from Sacramento, Lake Tahoe, and the San Francisco Bay Area, is considered the epicenter of California whitewater rafting, with abundant opportunities for first-timers and ...

The Story of OARS. OARS was founded in 1969 by river pioneer George Wendt. By 1974 the company found its permanent home in Angels Camp, California, where George and his wife Pam turned a fledgling rafting company into what is now one of the most respected outfitting companies in the world.

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The morning of your trip, you’ll meet up with your trip leader and fellow travelers for a short shuttle ride to the river. At the put-in, your guides will deliver an orientation and safety talk and fit you with your helmet and PFD (wetsuits and splash tops are …

Discover Grand Canyon By Raft. Over the last fifty-plus years, OARS and Grand Canyon Dories have gained more experience conducting non-motorized rafting trips down the Colorado River than any other Grand Canyon rafting company. OARS Grand Canyon rafting trips offer the option of long itineraries and a laid-back pace that allows time to soak up the unparalleled enormity of …

Nothing compares to rafting Hells Canyon in Idaho, home of the mighty Snake River and the deepest gorge in North America. Marking the border between Idaho and Oregon, Idaho’s Hells Canyon plunges to depths of nearly 8,000 feet between the Seven Devils range to the east and Oregon’s rim country to the west.

Whitewater Rafting Trips with OARS. OARS helped pioneer whitewater rafting in the Western U.S. And since we first got started in 1969, we have guided more than 500,000 guests on rivers all over the world.

2015年7月5日 · We begin our trip with a scenic drive from Vernal to our put-in at the Gates of Lodore, where our boats and the rest of the OARS crew await. After a thorough safety talk, our journey begins, passing through the spectacular “Gates,” where the striking scenery of the Canyon of Lodore immediately grabs our attention.

The Rogue River might just be the perfect rafting trip. This beloved OARS adventure features exciting whitewater that’s fun for all levels, beach camping, magical side hikes, and abundant wildlife viewing.