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"It’s incredibly empowering to share time in the outdoors with people who come from a diverse range of backgrounds, yet can intimately relate to what it is like to experience the world, the outdoors, or even a few days on the river, as a woman."

This is the ultimate Utah national parks road trip...

"The front tube of my Avon raft clipped the right wall with enough momentum to swivel me off course. It was the equivalent of a toe stub sort of hit I had thought to myself, but still enough to offset the proper angle I needed. I was now completely sideways..."

5 reasons you don't want to miss the spring rafting window on the North Fork of the American river...

From the monster rapids to hygiene and everything in between, Sherry Ott from Ottsworld Travel and Life Experiences shares a first hand perspective of a Grand Canyon rafting trip with OARS. She lays it ALL out there, but if you still have some unanswered questions after reading this, we'd love to hear from you!

"I will not forget the most important river is the one I’m on now."

From the Appalachians to Alaska, and many places in-between, here's how to experience some of our most spectacular national parks while floating down a river.

Our Angels Camp, CA headquarters is hiring a California Client Services Assistant. The Client Services Assistant works in collaboration with the CA/OR Reservations Manager to process all reservations. The Assistant is responsible for performing all adventure consultant duties and area-specific client services to ensure high levels of customer service, organization and efficiency. During the peak season (May through September), the Assistant will work weekends, Thursday Mon...day. Outside of the peak season, the schedule may be the same or could possibly be Monday Friday, to be determined. PERFORMANCE PROFILE - Ability to ask the right questions to discover guest needs - Exceptional listening skills - Excellent written communication skills - Highly organized - Proficient basic math skills, with a focus on detail and accuracy - Proactive work demeanor - Effective time management; proficient at multitasking - A team player with willingness to be part of the solution The position is seasonal, approximately March 15 September 30 HOW TO APPLY Qualified candidates should send a resume with cover letter to jobs @ oars.com by February 14th, 2021. Facebook applications will not be reviewed. No phone calls please. More info & details about the position at oars.com/employment

Ready to make the leap to a multi-day rafting trip? Here's where to start...

"I doubt that anyone on Earth believes more screen time is beneficial to their life, yet here we are, filtering our experiencethe joyous natural wonders of surfing and all other outdoor adventures includedthrough our phones."

Yesssss! #2021goals

We might be a little biased here, but if you're a parent who's looking forward to traveling again next summer (), there may be no better choice than a river trip.

9 cool places to raft, canoe and kayak that should be on every paddler's list.

A bit of river magic and fun might be just what you need to recharge your relationship.

In the early 70’s, Liz Hymans got the chance to tag along with a friend on a Cataract Canyon rafting trip. The rest was history, literally.

Did you use all of your paid time off this year? Probably not. Or if you did, it likely wasn't the restorative vacation time you really needed. Here's why you should make it a priority next year... #plannowtravellater #2021goals #happynewyear

Pulled this one out of the archives because it's more relevant than ever. Many of our guests found the "cure of the wild" to be just what they needed this summer.

As 2020 comes to a close, we wanted to acknowledge several people special to OARS who have passed on this year. Longtime fixtures of the river communityRay Cosmic Ray Brutti, Herm Hoops and Sven Jarnofftouched the lives of many of us at OARS, and will be sorely missed. We remember them below.

Taking your kids on a rafting trip is a slippery slope...

"Thank you for trusting us to keep you safe amidst the most uncertain times. Thank you for the reassuring nods when we stumbled through the lists of new protocols and rules. More than anything, thank you for allowing us another season on the river."

"We know that running rapids is 99.9% about putting your boat in the right place, but what about that remaining .01%?"

The Canyon dwarfs us - it's a good reminder that we are just a tiny little part of the world. Repost: Ottsworld Travel and Life Experiences #grandcanyonnationalpark #grandcanyon #thisisadventure #oarslife #grandcanyonrafting #findyourpark #coloradoriver #rapids #waterfalls #adventuretravel

Here are the stories behind some of your favorite rapids...

Store gear the way you want to take it out again the next time you use it.

Parting shots from the last trip of our Moab season. Looking forward to exciting new experiences in Cataract Canyon in 2021... : Ashley Sozzi

Meet our star-loving, guitar-playing Moab guide, Pete Lefebvre... #oarslife #guidevibes #outdoorguides

How many of these unforgettable spots have you experienced?

NatGeo explorer and photographer, Becca Skinner, shares some of her favorite tips for capturing inspiring adventure photos.

Ever wonder what it’s really like to run Lava? Whoohooo!

Day 2 on the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon had us tackling some big rapids; Granite, Hermit, Crystal, and the rest of the gem rapids! It was wet, wild, and exhilarating! Crystal Rapid was crazy big and I honestly thought we were going to tip over! Luckily we made it over the crest of the wave and all breathed a sigh of relief at the end! : Ottsworld Travel and Life Experiences #grandcanyon #thisisadventure #goparks #visitarizona

It's never too early to start planning next summer's big road trip... #plannowvisitlater #recreateresponsibly #travelinspiration #traveloregon