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...

10|2020

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...

04|2020

Did you know the oldest and largest trees in the world are both in California and within short driving distance of Kernville?

04|2020

How to get to the Kern River from Los Angeles, San Diego, Bakersfield & Las Vegas

04|2020

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

03|2020

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.

03|2020

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...

03|2020

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...