July 2, 2023 Forks of the Kern Update
Below is an email sent to our Forks of the Kern interest list. Forks updates are first sent there and then later, posted on our…
Alternate routes to get to the Kern River
The below blogpost is in regard to the closure of Highway 178 between Lake Isabella and Bakersfield. An update to the road is posted below….
May 1, 2023 Forks of the Kern Update
Below is an email sent to our Forks of the Kern interest list. Forks updates are first sent there and then later, posted on our…
“First Glance” Forks of the Kern March 1, 2023 update
The below was an email sent to our Forks of the Kern interest list. Forks updates are first sent there and then later, posted on…
Finding a Kern River camping site is now improved thanks to Recreation.gov update
The most popular outdoor activity in Kern County isn’t whitewater rafting, it’s Kern River camping. For years finding a campground has been a cumbersome experience,…
Big Water Protocol 2023
Last updated on 7/17/23 Big Water on the Kern River is some of the best rafting you will find in the US. It’s important to…
Where our guides have been paddling this off season
During the off season, some of our guides head back to school, others work at ski resorts, some move to the beach, and a few…
Save Your Seat for 2023
Introducing Save Your Seat: Until February 1, reserve a Kern rafting trip without any deposit. By February 1, a $50 deposit per person is required…
Whiskey Flat Trail
Summary: Close to town and easy to do.Link to trailhead: Google Map link.Length: 12 milesDifficulty: Class II.Matt’s Rating: Good What makes Whiskey Flat Trail so appealing is it’s just a…
Kern River Trail
Kern River Trail Summary Summary: When the flowers are blooming this hike is incredible.Link to trailhead: Google Map link.Length: 6 Miles.Difficulty: Class III.Matt’s Rating: GreatGood resources: California Wanderland. The…