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State of the Snowpack – 24% of April 1st The 2025–2026 winter season can best be described as “bizarre.” Early-season storms brought the Kern River Basin close to normal by… Read more »
2026 Kern River Rafting Preview
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Thrilling Adventure Awaits: Kern River Rafting in the fall
Kern River Rafting through October 31st When it comes to white-water rafting, few destinations can compare to the exhilarating experience of the Kern River in California. Nestled amidst the breathtaking… Read more »
How Sierra South will manage the high water Kern River Rafting season
2023 Kern River Rafting Risk Reduction Plan 1. Every guide on our staff has a minimum of 2 years of river guiding experience During high water seasons, it is crucial… Read more »
The Best Mountain Bike Trails in Kernville, CA
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 ranked… Read more »
California Winter Update
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 one… Read more »
Outdoor enthusiast gift guide | holiday shopping in Kernville, CA
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 mountain… Read more »
4 Outdoor Activities to do Near Los Angeles this Summer
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 a… Read more »
2021 Kern River Rafting Season Preview
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 early… Read more »
A look back at our 2020 season
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 year… Read more »
7 Best Kern River Hiking Trails
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 gem… Read more »
How kids can have fun and be safe on the Kern River
A 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
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 »
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 »