OARS - Whitewater Rafting

12/09/2024

From the icy Arctic to the stunning South Pacific, these spectacular locations promise unforgettable paddling adventures for explorers of all kinds.

From the icy Arctic to Baja and beyond, these top sea kayaking destinations offer some of the best paddling vacations on the planet.

12/05/2024

Now, that's our favorite kind of reading! The 2025 OARS Adventures Catalog is here. If you haven't received your free copy yet, request yours today 👉 https://www.oars.com/request-catalog/

12/04/2024

Sometimes the friendships you make on the river are so special, you just have to find a way to extend your connections in real life. For one group of OARS guides and guests, a festive Secret Santa exhchange ensued after their Snake River rafting trip!🎅

What ways have you connected with river friends in real life?

A Snake River rafting trip inspires a Secret Santa exchange between a group of strangers who formed lasting connections on the river. Read more...

12/03/2024

It's , the biggest day for travel deals all year! ✈️ Book now and SAVE 20% off the full price of many of our 2025 multi-day rafting adventures with promo code THANKS2024. Offer expires 12/8! Details at the link in our comments below. 👇

Need a little inspiration on where to go? Explore some of our most popular trips...

12/02/2024

"The true magic of the trip, however, came from the time spent with my daughter... By the trip’s end, we had laughed, splashed, and grown closer, building memories that I hope will last her a lifetime."

I had been waiting for this day for years: the summer my oldest daughter would finally be old enough to join me on a commercial river trip. Late this past August, my 7-year-old daughter and I embarked on a five-night rafting expedition down the Lower Salmon River with OARS, as she had just hit the [...

11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🍂 We hope your feasts are as tasty as these riverside meals. Here’s to good food, great company, and many adventures ahead! If you haven’t yet, check out our Grateful Discount for 20% off many of our 2025 rafting trips.

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11/26/2024

We’re feeling the love! 😍 SAVE 20% off some of the best river trips in the West now through December 8th when you book online with promo code THANKS2024. Explore eligible adventures and book now at the link in the comments.

11/25/2024

Kicking off this week of THANKS, we want to give a shout out to a few of our partner companies that support our guests and guides, and help make our river trips great: We use their products day in and day out on the river 🎁If you’re looking for gift ideas, we’ve got a ton of recommendations. Head to our blog for our gift guides!

11/25/2024

"When a river trip strips away all pretense, overwhelming human generosity is left. And the ripple effect is huge." A guide reflects on the many small and meaningful gifts she received from guests throughout the season and the impact they left.

An OARS guide reflects on the many small and meaningful gifts she received from guests throughout the season and the impact they left.

11/22/2024

A lot more than rapids in Cataract Canyon 🌠 From the vast canyon walls to the starry skies and gentle eddies, there’s always something to appreciate in this gorgeous desert landscape.

📸: Dave Shreffler

11/19/2024

"The real magic of a river trip, we discovered, isn’t just in the exciting moments... It’s in the subtle transformations that happen when families step away from their normal routines and into a space where time is measured by sunrises and sunsets rather than notifications and deadlines."

Trading screens for streams on a family rafting adventure. Here's what happens when kids unplug, face fears, & discover their wild side.

11/15/2024

🎁 GIFT GUIDE! Check out 20+ of our favorite gift ideas for every kind of outdoorsy person you know. See the full list at the link in the comments below.

11/13/2024

🎁 2024 GIFT GUIDE! From gear and products we love to fun games and cool gadgets, our annual list of cool outdoor gifts is filled with awesome ideas for every kind of outdoorsy person you know.

Looking for the perfect gift for the outdoors lover in your life? Check out some of our favorite outdoorsy gifts.

11/07/2024

Got a serious river lover in your life, or just someone who loves soaking up time on the water? These gift ideas are sure to make a splash!

Find the perfect gifts for rafters, kayakers and paddleboarders here. We’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite ideas at every budget.

11/05/2024

For outdoorsy guys who'd rather skip the Vegas bachelor party, there's an alternative...

For outdoorsy guys who'd rather skip the Vegas bachelor party, there's an alternative that everyone will remember: a rafting bachelor party.

11/01/2024

"Thank you for choosing to spend your time in the wilderness. You could’ve gone anywhere, slept on a fancy bed instead of a sleeping pad. You chose to come here, to a place where the canyon wrens sing and the river chuckles along day and night."

A river guide shares many aspects of heartfelt appreciation for fun-loving guests who embark on a wilderness whitewater rafting trip.

10/30/2024

From exploring the wilds of Tanzania to floating down a river reborn in Northern California, we've revealed our top 8 new and trending adventures for 2025. Where will you go next? ✈️

From exploring the wilds of Tanzania to rafting a river reborn in Northern California, OARS reveals its top ideas for where to travel in 2025

10/29/2024

"What my dad knows, and lives by, is that if we look for a reason to say no to something, we will certainly find one. Without fail."

If you look for a reason to say no every time the opportunity for adventure arises, you will always find one. Instead, just say yes. Here's why...