04|2022

State of the Snowpack – 30% of normal The Winter of 2021-22 is best defined by the word extreme. California saw record-breaking precipitation and snowfall in the months of...

01|2022

Record Breaking Snowfall Pounds the Sierra Nevada After a very large atmospheric river unleased copious amounts of rain on California during the month of October we proceeded to have...

11|2021

Fall and winter in Kernville is something special to experience. It’s a quieter and slower season of the year, one where we’re spending time on leisure hikes, hitting up...

10|2021

California Winter Update #1 Why are rain and snowfall so important in the state of California? Well, the obvious reasons are we need the water to support our large...

05|2021

Summer break is just around the corner and it’s time to get out of the house! If you’re looking for outdoor adventures in Southern California — we might be...

04|2021

Kern River Snowpack April 1st is the April to July unimpaired runoff forecast from the April 1st B120 bulletin. Peak is the highest daily average flow in CFS Year...

04|2021

Maybe it was the dog water. Maybe it was the toilet bowl. Maybe you were too careless (or carefree) out on the water and made an unintentional sacrifice to...

04|2021

State of the Snowpack – 24% of Normal The winter of 2020-2021 overall has been mild, with below-average snowfall. The Southern Sierra Nevada saw meager snowfall amounts through the...

03|2021

As the popularity of Kernville increases, we are continually amazed at how many different people, from different walks of life, make their way to this beautiful place we call...

03|2021

Early Season Rafting Trips As the final days of Winter are upon us and warmer days are approaching, we are gearing up for the 2021 Kern River Rafting season....

02|2021

“Is the river safe for my family?” is a question that we get asked often. The answer is yes, but let’s talk about it a bit more. The Kern...

01|2021

The soft stillness of snowfall, the gentle pitter-patter of rain, the excitement of the rising river. This past week’s weather has me thinking about how weather always seems to...

01|2021

California Rafting The state of California is an outdoor recreation wonderland. From the beach to the mountains California truly has it all. Surprisingly, most people do not know that...

12|2020

2020 Season Recap… What a year As the end of an unprecedented year for all of humanity is approaching, we are taking the time to look back on our...

12|2020

Sierra South has complied our favorite Kern River Hiking Trails to make your next hike an easy choice! 1. Valhalla Falls on Salmon Creek Valhalla Falls is a hidden...

11|2020

A great piece written by Steve Merrow on what the Kern River means to him.

11|2020

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...

10|2020

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...

10|2020

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...

10|2020

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...