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Waterproof Photography Tips
04|2021
- Kern River RaftingMaybe 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...
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2021 Kern River Rafting Season Preview
04|2021
- Kern River RaftingState of the Snowpack – 33% 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...
Kernville is Becoming One Of The Most Popular Mountain Towns in California
03|2021
- Visit KernvilleAs 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...
3 Best Spring Time Rafting Trips on the Kern River
03|2021
- Kern River RaftingEarly 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....
4 Family Friendly Kern River Rafting Tours
02|2021
- Kern River Rafting“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...
For the Love of Snow
01|2021
- Kern River Rafting, Visit KernvilleThe 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...
California’s Best Whitewater Rafting Destinations
01|2021
- Kern River RaftingCalifornia 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...
A look back at our 2020 season
12|2020
- Kern River, Kern River Rafting, Visit Kernville2020 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...
7 Best Kern River Hiking Trails
12|2020
- Kern RiverSierra 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...
How kids can have fun and be safe on the Kern River
11|2020
- Kern River RaftingA great piece written by Steve Merrow on what the Kern River means to him.
Why Rafting the Forks of the Kern Should Be Your Next Adventure
11|2020
- Kern River RaftingForks 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...
The History of Kern River Rafting
10|2020
- Kern River, Kern River Rafting40+ 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...
5 Best Campgrounds on the Kern River
10|2020
- Visit KernvilleTOP 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...
Best Things to do while visiting Kernville, CA
10|2020
- Visit KernvilleBest 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...
Hot Springs on the Kern River
10|2020
- Kern RiverKern River Hot Springs Everyone loves to sit back, relax, and enjoy beautiful views right? Visiting one of the hot springs on the Kern River is the perfect way...
What are the Oldest and Largest Trees in the World?
04|2020
- Visit KernvilleDid 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?
04|2020
- Kern RiverHow to get to the Kern River from Los Angeles, San Diego, Bakersfield & Las Vegas
Why I Fell in Love with the Kern River
04|2020
- Kern RiverA great piece written by Steve Merrow on what the Kern River means to him.
Wildlife on the Kern River
03|2020
- Kern RiverEver 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
03|2020
- Kern River RaftingThe 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...