2020 season recap: Hits and misses
Each season Matt does a hit and misses report. The 2019 one is posted here and 2020 is below. I was tempted to skip this year’s post….
What is the difference between Sequoia National Forest and Sequoia National Park?
While we don’t get this question often, they are mixed up quite a bit and understandably so, as they border each other and they have…
The story behind the rapid “Frank Lost His Shorts”
Every river has one. A rapid whose name makes you go “huh, I wonder what that’s about?” To the north of us on the American river,…
Coronavirus
Originally posted on 3/12/2020Last updated on 6/13/2020 For 2020 rafting guidelines, please see COVID-19 FAQs. We are pleased to announce that we are allowed to open,…
Kids on the Kern: Which trip is best for younger paddlers?
Kids love rafting trips. They get to be outside. They can splash their friends. They get to go swimming between the rapids. Maybe even take…
Kern River tubing: When and where to go
Updated for 2023! When the water is low and the sun is out, tubing down the Lickety Split section of the Kern River is a…
How cold is the Kern River?
Kern River temperature summary From a general rafting standpoint, the water on the Lower Kern River is warm and you will not need a wetsuit….
Shelter In Place + River Guides: A look at what they were up to
When California entered our Stay In Place (SIP) order, many of our staff found themselves with more free time than they’ve ever had before. Here’s…
2020 Kern River Rafting Season Outlook and Trip Schedule
**Looking for our 2021 season outlook? Click here.** We’re finally there. We’re going to open on June 20, 2020. Below is our snowpack summary, trip…
Kern River map and guidebook is now live
Four years in the making In 2017, we purchased a decent Garmin GPS and starting dropping pins on all the rapids on the Kern River….