Take an adventure vacation with OARS! Our adventure vacations include whitewater rafting trips, sea kayaking, hiking, & more.

Nothing compares to rafting Hells Canyon in Idaho, home of the mighty Snake River and the deepest gorge in North America. Marking the border between Idaho and Oregon, Idaho’s Hells Canyon plunges to depths of nearly 8,000 feet between the Seven Devils range to the east and Oregon’s rim country to the west.

The Rogue River might just be the perfect rafting trip. This beloved OARS adventure features exciting whitewater that’s fun for all levels, beach camping, magical side hikes, and abundant wildlife viewing.

Itinerary at a Glance. We pride ourselves in running a relaxed and flexible schedule. Every Split Mountain whitewater rafting trip is different depending upon the group, other trips on the water, camp locations, and sometimes the weather.

Further north, near the park’s Big Oak Flat Entrance and the charming community of Groveland, OARS offers 1- to 3-day Tuolumne River rafting trips.This Wild and Scenic River crashes down from the High Sierra peaks in Yosemite to provide rafters with an 18-mile stretch of nearly non-stop, white-knuckle Class III-IV whitewater.

Just got back from a 4-day trip with OARS on the Rogue River in Oregon. Seriously a soul-changing experience! Our guides were so incredibly knowledgeable about the river, the rapids, the local history and the flora and fauna, we were constantly in awe.

Learn more about OARS Trips. Call toll-free 1(800)346-6277

Ultra-exciting and scenic, a Middle Fork American River rafting trip is a must-do for all rafting enthusiasts! The Class IV Middle Fork of the American River rushes through a pristine, secluded canyon where a melee of pounding whitewater and the beauty of the Sierra Nevada foothills combine to offer an incomparable California whitewater rafting adventure near Sacramento.

Tuolumne River rafting, available just outside Yosemite National Park, is a standard-setter among all the California whitewater rafting experiences OARS offers.. Pronounced “too-all-uh-me,” and affectionately referred to as “the T,” it’s one of our “Seven Whitewater Wonders” of the World.

The rapids on the Rogue are rated Class III, making it very suitable for beginner or first-time rafters.A few of our favorite rapids are listed below: Mile 9.1 — Rainie Falls (Class III-IV) This is typically a rapid we’ll scout along the left bank before either walking around or running the “fish ladder” on the right, depending on the water level.