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O.A.R.S. - Whitewater Rafting Checking out the Facebook group - "Protect the Mokelumne River"


The “Electra Run” on the Mokelumne River, located just up Hwy 49 from the O.A.R.S. Angels Camp HQ, has been the staging ground for some noteworthy fundraisers. Most recently, O.A.R.S...


BillieJean Bauer Missing my home state of Idaho in the summertime!


O.A.R.S. - Whitewater Rafting at 6:41am July 9
We love Idaho too! We'd be happy to cure your home-sickness... maybe take you on a Middle Fork/Main Salmon combo trip? ;^)


Join a whitewater rafting trip on the Mokelumne River (near O.A.R.S. HQ in Angels Camp) and join Foothill Conservancy’s efforts in protecting this special stretch of river. The public will have the rare opportunity to raft the Mokelumne River with O.A.R.S. on July 19th...


O.A.R.S. - Whitewater Rafting at 12:12pm July 7
Nice work Tracy! Billy Paul Rocks!
Kristi at 12:14pm July 7
Love the shot from above the raft going down Tunnel Chute! That's a lot of white water!
John at 12:39pm July 7
Awesome photos. Love the action.


O.A.R.S. - Whitewater Rafting and speaking of the Middle Fork of the American River...


Mary Baluyut i just got back from the yampa trip today! it was amazing! the last part with split mountians was awesome!!
Tyra at 2:35pm July 6
The Spilt Mountain section is so fun and can be done as a one day trip also...


Megan Babuska I had a freakin' AWESOME time on the South Fork American River in CA on Monday! Thanks Kyland!
O.A.R.S. - Whitewater Rafting at 9:51am July 6
Thanks Megan (and Kyland)! I think the office team is due for a little whitewater rafting on the American River...hmmm, looks like there's space on the Middle Fork this Sunday...


The Middle Fork of the Feather River, located near Quincy in Northern California, is considered one of California’s ultimate Class V whitewater rafting destinations...


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Groovin' on Alek Komarnitsky's Green River images. Check 'em out: http://www.komar.org/faq/travel/vacation /green-river-rafting/


Keith Higgins Would love to be off on a rafting trip than fi9ghting the commute to & from Chicago each day.


Charles Milo McLeod My wife and I did the Green River trip through the Gates of Leadore last month and it was our first OARS trip. It was great! Good people, good food and great scenery! We want to do another one soon!
O.A.R.S. - Whitewater Rafting at 8:47pm July 1
Glad to hear it Charles! Check out Alek Komarnitsky's terrific photos of his family's recent trip to the Green River here: http://www.komar.org/faq/t ravel/vacation/green-river -rafting/
Tyra at 2:37pm July 6
I am very biased, but I LOVE OARS' guides and most fabulous food! Thanks for letting us know how your trip went.


Recent "splash news" from O.A.R.S. Idaho whitewater rafting operations based in Lewiston, Idaho: According to the O.A.R.S. Idaho Regional Manager, Curt Chang (Curt was an original Grand Canyon Dories guide) - High water is fading and the river temperatures are rising...


O.A.R.S. - Whitewater Rafting O.A.R.S. Middle Fork of the Salmon River photos from Summer 2009


O.A.R.S. - Whitewater Rafting 100+ degree temps in Northern California can mean only one thing... time to cool off on one of your favorite rivers... Tuolumne? South Fork American? Middle Fork American? or better yet... head to Idaho!
O.A.R.S. - Whitewater Rafting at 9:06am June 30
This link offers a bit more detail regarding the incident: http://cbs13.com/local/ame rican.river.rapids.2.10650 42.html
"It happens once every few years," said veteran guide Scott Ligare. "I've been down troublemaker over a thousands times. Hundreds of thousands of people raft through here every year."
"It happens once every few years," said veteran guide Scott Ligare. "I've been down troublemaker over a thousands times. Hundreds of thousands of people raft through here every year."
O.A.R.S. - Whitewater Rafting at 9:35am June 30
Our sympathies go out to family and friends of the victim.


We are not quite half way through summer, and according to a recent article in the NY Times, bookings in our national parks are up — in some cases by as much as 30 percent. Some campgrounds were filled on weekends even before Memorial Day weekend, the traditional kickoff of the camping season...
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O.A.R.S. - Whitewater Rafting A few of the guides from OARS...
Catherine at 8:15pm June 29
What a great life you all have - to be outside, having fun, and sharing nature.
O.A.R.S. - Whitewater Rafting at 6:39am June 30
Not to mention the 'office clothes' they get to wear.
Catherine at 9:41pm July 2
I can only wish...someday.


O.A.R.S. - Whitewater Rafting "The Idaho Paddler - Whitewater Gems" - A complete whitewater guide to the state of Idaho - hot off the press.


O.A.R.S. - Whitewater Rafting
"Yosemite & Tuolumne Hiker: Peaks, Creeks & Waterfalls" itinerary. Raft the Tuolumne River with OARS and join guided interpretive hikes in Yosemite led by the folks at Yexplore.
http://www.oars.com/california/yosemiter afting.html


Are you looking for a hassle-free national park vacation? Would you like to combine whitewater rafting and hiking with nights spent under an uninhibited night sky with your family and friends for an unforgettable summer vacation...


Melissa at 8:09am June 24
3 weeks and we will be with O.A.R.S. on a Yellowstone/Grand Teton adventure!
O.A.R.S. - Whitewater Rafting at 8:55am June 24
W00t!


O.A.R.S. - Whitewater Rafting Keep California State Parks Open
O.A.R.S. - Whitewater Rafting at 8:36am June 17
If you are so inclined, please contact your legislators and let them know how much you love your state parks. http://ga3.org/campaign/bu dget_may09
Heidi at 1:29pm June 17
Good to see OARS getting behind this one. In addition to writing letters and signing petitions, anyone inclined please consider joining California State Parks Foundation. Not a lot of money, good benes, and supports the parks.


Karen Zuschlag The Merced River, outside of Yosemite, is still running. We hope to be able to run it through the end of June. Jack, our driver, took this photo from the Briceburg bridge.


O.A.R.S. - Whitewater Rafting
Must all good things come to an end? http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/a rticle?AID=/20090614/A_NEWS/906140316
Source: www.recordnet.com
ANGELS CAMP - With water already pooling behind New Melones Dam, river guide Mark Dubois wandered upstream and bolted himself to a rock with a 6-inch chain around his ankle.


O.A.R.S. - Whitewater Rafting is groovin' on the June/July issue of National Geographic Adventure magazine. Check out the Table of Contents page!


O.A.R.S. - Whitewater Rafting Idaho guides' spring training trip on the Main Salmon River.


Plan a trip to Yosemite National Park with insights from folks living, hiking and playing in and around the park...
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