Fire Lookouts in the Kern River Area
Fire lookouts have a fascinating history in the Forest Service. Two events specifically created an influx of them being built: 1) The fires of 1910,…
Kern River Rapids
One item that makes the Kern River such a popular rafting destination is its diverse range of whitewater. There really is something for everyone. This…
Valhalla Falls – Kern River Hiking
Valhalla Falls Summary: This is an oasis during peak summer heat.Link to trailhead:Google Map link.Length: 1.6 Miles.Difficulty: Class III. Some scrambling required.Matt’s Rating: Good.Good resources:Modern Hiker. The Valhalla Falls…
2021 Kern River Rafting Season Outlook and Trip Schedule
Posted on 4/7/2021, updated 7/16/21 7/16/21 update: Our 2021 Kern river rafting season has concluded. Thank you for a wonderful year. With our opening day…
Important Update Regarding the Forks of the Kern 2021 Season
Summary: Our 2021 Forks of the Kern season has been cancelled due to forest closure. Our Lower and Upper rafting seasons will run as originally scheduled. …
Power’s Peak – Kern River Valley Hikes
Summary: This hike is one of the best in the area but if you’re out of shape you’re in trouble.Link to trailhead: Google Map link.Length: 10.1 Miles.Difficulty: Class…
Isabella Peak Lookout Trail – Kern River Valley Hikes
Summary: This is a fun hike as long as it’s not too hot out.Link to trailhead:Google Map link.Length: 2.5 – 3 Miles. Distance changes based on route…
Guide winter update 2021
Last year our what are the guides up to over quarantine post was pretty popular. Even in the absence of the shelter in place order, we’re hoping…
2021 Kern River guidebook update
Last year over quarantine our employees knocked out a lot of projects. One project that the company accomplished was finally finishing the whitewater guidebooks we had…
2021 Kern River Camping – What’s open right now?
Sequoia National Forest has issued a number of different Kern river camping closures due to COVID (public safety) and seasonal availability. This list will be…