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big water on the kern river
2023

Big Water Protocol 2023

ByMatt Volpert January 15, 2023July 17, 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…

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huacas falls on the Pacuare River
2022

Where our guides have been paddling this off season

ByMatt Volpert December 16, 2022December 19, 2022

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…

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Paddle raft doing a paddle high five
2022

Save Your Seat for 2023

ByMatt Volpert November 20, 2022November 21, 2022

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…

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View of a rapid on the Upper Kern river from the Whiskey Flat Trail
Kern River Hiking | 2022

Whiskey Flat Trail

ByMatt Volpert November 20, 2022November 10, 2023

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…

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kern river trail view of the river
Kern River Hiking | 2022

Kern River Trail

ByMatt Volpert April 6, 2022November 10, 2023

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…

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giant sequoia tree wrapped in fire blankets
2022 | Kern River Area

If you have just one day in Kernville what should you do?

ByMatt Volpert January 2, 2022February 26, 2023

For over four decades, our company has always recommended going on a rafting trip when asked what to do in Kernville. It was a genuine…

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2021 Season Recap: Hits and misses
2021

2021 Season Recap: Hits and misses

ByMatt Volpert December 4, 2021November 9, 2022

Each season Matt does a hit-and-misses report. Read the 2020 report. Read the 2019 report. Hit: Marketing our trips as float trips. When the water flows hit…

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After four year closure, Hobo Campground is now open
2021 | Kern River Camping

After four year closure, Hobo Campground is now open

ByMatt Volpert July 10, 2021December 18, 2022

Easily the best Kern River campground on the Lower Kern, Hobo Campground has recently re-opened and is available to book. In 2017, massive Lower Kern river flows flooded…

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The Seven Kern River Hot Springs
2021 | Kern River Hot Springs

The Seven Kern River Hot Springs

ByMatt Volpert June 7, 2021December 18, 2022

With so much attention aimed lately at Miracle hot springs and with its coming changes, it felt time to do an updated Kern river hot…

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Jungle Run, Miracle or Big Five?
2021

Jungle Run, Miracle or Big Five?

ByMatt Volpert May 24, 2021November 10, 2023

Both the Upper and Lower Kern have many different access points and sections which can be confusing to those new to the area. Adding to…

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We offer river rafting trips on the Upper, Lower and Forks of the Kern - the best Southern California Rafting. For over 20 years we have also offered World-Class river trips in Idaho, Alaska, Arizona, Northern California, & Oregon - including on Idaho’s Salmon River & Hells Canyon of the Snake River, Oregon’s Rogue River, Arizona’s Salt River, and Alaska’s Tatshenshini River. 
- Also check out Pacuare River rafting in Costa Rica.

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      • Kern River Weather
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