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High Water Protocol

03|2023

- Kern River Rafting

High Water Protocol Class II – III Class IV

2022-23 California Winter Update #2

01|2023

- Kern River, Kern River Rafting, Visit Kernville

Kern River Snowpack At Highest Levels Since 1983 Atmospheric River after Atmospheric River have been pounding California over the last three weeks and has given the state the largest...

2022-23 California Winter Update #1

12|2022

- Kern River, Kern River Rafting

Kern River Snowpack Update October 1st marks the beginning of the “water year” in the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. Water year is a term used in hydrology to describe...

What to bring for two-day overnight rafting tours

11|2022

- Kern River, Kern River Rafting

Depending on which overnight trip you’re on, the packing list might vary a bit, but the basics remain the same. Just keep in mind that if you are on...

Top 3 reasons to go rafting (To Improve Your Health)

10|2022

- Kern River, Kern River Rafting

From research to experience, we know that spending time in nature is good for both your mental and physical well-being and can drastically improve your health. “For health care...

The Best Mountain Bike Trails in Kernville, CA

09|2022

- Kern River, Mountain Biking, Visit Kernville

The Best Mountain Bike Trails in Kernville, CA 1. Cannell Trail The Cannell Trail is the most sought-after trail in the Kernville area. Mountain Bike Project has this trail...

2022 Kern River Rafting Preview

04|2022

- Kern River Rafting

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...

California Winter Update

01|2022

- Kern River, Kern River Rafting

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...

Outdoor enthusiast gift guide | holiday shopping in Kernville, CA

11|2021

- Visit Kernville

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...

California Winter Update # 1

10|2021

- Kern River

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...

4 Outdoor Activities to do Near Los Angeles this Summer

05|2021

- Kern River, Kern River Rafting, Visit Kernville

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...

Kern River Snowpack History

04|2021

- Kern River

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...

Waterproof Photography Tips

04|2021

- Kern River Rafting

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...

2021 Kern River Rafting Season Preview

04|2021

- Kern River Rafting

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...

Kernville is Becoming One Of The Most Popular Mountain Towns in California

03|2021

- Visit Kernville

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...

3 Best Spring Time Rafting Trips on the Kern River

03|2021

- Kern River Rafting

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....

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 Kernville

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...

California’s Best Whitewater Rafting Destinations

01|2021

- Kern River Rafting

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...

A look back at our 2020 season

12|2020

- Kern River, Kern River Rafting, Visit Kernville

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...

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