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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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2025 Kern River Rafting Preview
State of the Snowpack – 90% of April 1st The winter of 2024–2025 has delivered yet another nearly perfect snowpack, setting the stage for an epic Kern River rafting season… Read more »
2024 Kern River Rafting Preview
State of the Snowpack – 100% of April 1st The 2023-2024 winter has provided a perfect snowpack for spring, summer, and fall Kern River rafting. For the first time since… Read more »
The Vital Role of the Sierra Nevada’s Snowpack in Elevating Kern River Rafting Adventures
The Vital Role of the Sierra Nevada’s Snowpack in Elevating Kern River Rafting Adventures Nestled in the heart of California’s Sierra Nevada mountain range, the Kern River is a natural… Read more »
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 »
2023 Kern River Rafting Preview
State of the Snowpack – Biggest Snowpack on Record 429% of normal The HISTORIC 2022-23 winter has unleashed record-breaking amounts of snow in the Sierra Nevada. The first snowfall of… 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 »
2022 Kern River Rafting Preview
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 October… 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 »
Kernville is Becoming One Of The Most Popular Mountain Towns in California
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 home…. Read more »
3 Best Spring Time Rafting Trips on the Kern River
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. 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 »
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 »
Hot Springs on the Kern River
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 River… Read more »
Ten Best Rapids on the Kern River
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 diminish…. Read more »