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Help Me Choose a Rafting Trip
Forks of the Kern Rafting If you are like our staff at Sierra South then you are always dreaming of or planning your next big adventure. Many of us look… Read more »
Why Rafting the Forks of the Kern Should Be Your Next Adventure
Author: Evan Moore
The History of Kern River Rafting
40+ Years Of Kern River Rafting History In 2020, top raft guides have the experience, skill, and technology to successfully tackle every section of the Wild and Scenic Kern River…. Read more »
5 Best Campgrounds on the Kern River
TOP 5 Campsites close to Kernville, California The Kern River area is well known for its endless amounts of amazing campgrounds. Sierra South has narrowed down your choices to the… Read more »
Best Things to do while visiting Kernville, CA
Best Things to do in Kernville, CA Kernville has the goods. This small, beautiful, and largely accessible town begins where the Sierra Nevada Mountains begin. The town itself is well… Read more »
Hot Springs on the Kern River
Kern River Hot Springs Everyone loves to sit back, relax, and enjoy beautiful views after a day of rafting right? Visiting one of the hot springs on the Kern River… Read more »
What are the Oldest and Largest Trees in the World?
Did you know the oldest and largest trees in the world are both in California and within short driving distance of Kernville?
How far is the Kern River from Los Angeles?
How to get to the Kern River from Los Angeles, San Diego, Bakersfield & Las Vegas
Why I Fell in Love with the Kern River
A great piece written by Steve Merrow on what the Kern River means to him.
Wildlife on the Kern River
Ever wonder what kind of wildlife you may discover while on the Kern River? Read all about all the great sightings one can witness along the river.
Upper Kern River vs Lower Kern River
The North Fork of the Kern River aka the Upper Kern is born on the steep slopes of the lower 48’s tallest peak, 14,500ft Mount Whitney. Rivers love to meander,… Read more »
Ten Best Rapids on the Kern River
10. White Maidens Gusto, Lower KernClass IV This rapid changes a great deal as the water goes up and down. Lucky for us, its fun and challenging characteristics never diminish…. Read more »