Acre-Feet, CFS and SWE, OH MY!
Some background The guides often make fun of me when I go into detail in our annual season forecast letter. I can’t help it though….
Kern River swimming holes: Where can I swim on the Kern?
2023 update – IMPORTANT While the below article covers all water flows for the Kern river, it’s important to understand the impacts of our large…
Meet Chris Shackleton, AKA, The Dreamflows Guy
For surfers, it’s Surfline. For powder hounds, it’s OpenSnow. Every action sport seems to have it, a go-to resource for up to date conditions. Whitewater is no…
A look back at our 2019 season
Hit: A more lenient cancellation policy Due to permits and scheduling, rafting companies typically install a stringent cancellation policy, effectively locking you down with no…
Southern California earthquake update – trip outings are not impacted
While the recent Southern California earthquakes have been close to our location, they have not impacted our operations, company infrastructure, or trip safety. All trips…
When is the best time of year to run a 2019 Kern River rafting trip?
Planning a rafting trip is similar to planning a ski vacation – finding the ‘best’ time to go depends on what you value. Are you…
Big Water Protocol 2019
6/30/19 UPDATE: Thank you everyone for a safe and successful implementation of our Big Water Protocol. River levels have now come back down to our regular…
Not your typical Airbnb: Four awesome pads near the Kern River.
These aren’t your regular rentals. Make your river rafting weekend one you’ll really remember by considering a different flavor of accommodations. Number One: Eco-Pods Location: Near…
Water Slides, Water Falls, Limestone Caves, & Sequoia Groves
There are so many ways that the Kern will surprise you. World class rafting, hot springs, and craft beer are just the beginning. Settle in…
Kern River Hot Springs
2021 Kern River Hotsprings Update Last updated 3/3/21 Last season in 2020 the two Kern River hot springs listed below saw overuse which resulted in…