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Isabella Lake reaches highest level in years

ByMatt Volpert January 21, 2017November 9, 2022

Isabella Lake reaches highest level in years Isabella Lake, which is the starting point of our Lower Kern river, has reached its highest level since…

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Join our 2017 whitewater school – learn to be a river guide

ByMatt Volpert October 25, 2016December 15, 2022

2017 White Water School Our Kern River Guide School is a six-day course designed to give newcomers to the sport of whitewater rafting the basic…

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2017 rafting reservations are now open

ByMatt Volpert October 20, 2016November 9, 2022

Please note that since this was published, we have changed our opening day to April 1 due to the excellent snowpack. —– Our 2017 schedule…

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THANK YOU for a terrific 2016 rafting season

ByMatt Volpert September 17, 2016November 9, 2022

After three years of drought, it was great to offer a full rafting season again on the Kern river. Thank you to all of our…

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Kern River opening day: 4/16/16

ByMatt Volpert February 17, 2016November 9, 2022

The Return of the Kern! Come celebrate a big start to a terrific 2016 rafting season. The 2016 Kern river rafting season kicks off Saturday,…

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Alta Sierra Ski Resort is Set to Open

ByMatt Volpert January 8, 2016November 9, 2022

Alta Sierra Ski Resort is Set to Open Our local ski resort, Alta Sierra, is ready to open their lifts for the first time since…

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Can I bring a camera on my trip?

ByMatt Volpert December 9, 2015November 9, 2022

Can I bring a camera on my river rafting trip? In the last couple years, cameras have become waterproof, smaller in size, and are more…

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El Niño Gains Momentum

ByMatt Volpert November 24, 2015November 9, 2022

El Niño Gains Momentum The LA Times recently did a Q and A article with a number of meteorologists and experts in regards to what…

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Here he comes: 2016 El Niño and what that means for the Kern rafting season.

ByMatt Volpert September 28, 2015November 9, 2022

Here he comes: 2016 El Niño and what that means for the Kern rafting season. Our 2016 Kern rafting season is looking to be a…

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2016 Low Water / No Water Guarantee

ByMatt Volpert April 6, 2015November 9, 2022

2016 Low Water / No Water Guarantee For the 2016 season, we are again offering our Low Water / No Water Guarantee. This guarantee will…

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  • Select a Rafting Trip
    • By Trip Length
      • Short Trips
      • One Day
      • Two DayMost popular!
    • By Trip Section
      • Upper Kern
      • Lower Kern
      • Forks of the Kern
    • By Month
      • April & May
      • June
      • July & August
  • Trip Planning
    • Your Rafting Trip
      • What To Pack
      • Kern River Weather
      • Find Your Photos
    • Kern River Area
      • Kern River Camping
      • Lodging & Airbnbs
      • Activities & Events
    • Kern River Outfitters
      • Why Choose Us
      • About Us
      • Directions & Contact Us
  • Groups
    • Group Discounts
    • Bachelor/ette Parties
    • Church Groups
    • Company Retreats
    • School Groups
  • Trip Prices

Important: We have activated our Big Water Protocol through July 15, raising our minimum ages on some trips.