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This Dory Lover Has Done More Than 50 Trips with OARS
You could say Jeff Gellert is an OARS super fan. Over a span of nearly three decades, he’s been on a total of 53 river trips with us, including Grand Canyon, the Yampa and countless trips on Idaho’s...
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The Best Road Trip From Portland Nobody Knows About
Take the Scenic Route to the Lower Salmon River & Hells Canyon on This Road Trip from Portland In Portland, where there’s no shortage of recreational opportunities, it’s easy to overlook the fact...
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You Never Forget Your First…Flip
I was in the water before I knew what was happening. I looked up and saw the blue rail of the dory coming towards my head. One thought went through my mind: “Don’t get trapped under the boat.” I...
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LEGEND: 50 Years of Running Dories in Idaho
Curt Chang stands knee-deep in the Snake River next to his blue and white dory, Poi’pu. He straps in some gear and turns the chrome buckles on the hatches. Three bright yellow OARS rafts wobble in the...
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Kid-friendly Idaho: 8 Ideas for the Adventurous Family
You’ll be blown away by all of the adventures that lie ahead for you and your crew in this underrated family vacation spot, where you can climb record-breaking sand dunes, explore underground lava...
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Hells Canyon Through the Eyes of an International Student
A German College Student Gets a Taste of American Adventure on the Snake River “I’m not sure your dad accurately prepared me for the trip,” Robin laughed somewhat nervously as the rain pounded...
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The Best Dory Trips Beyond Grand Canyon
3 Places You Didn’t Know You Could Dory Dories have become synonymous with Grand Canyon river trips, thanks in no small part to the late Martin Litton, legendary environmental crusader and founder of...
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One Guide’s Path from Coral Reefs to Idaho’s Canyons
As a marine technician and scientific diver studying coral around the islands of American Samoa, Kersten Schnurle thought she’d found a career that she’d stick with. But after a family Grand Canyon...
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10 of Idaho’s Best Whitewater Rapids
The Top Idaho Rapids According to River Guides We admit it’s pretty tough to pick the best whitewater rapids in Idaho. This is the “whitewater state” we’re talking about after all. But when it comes...
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Fear & Dories: The Ups and Downs of Rowing the Legendary Whitewater Boats
I let my oars drag in the cool, clear water, flexing my wrists experimentally. I feel the weight of the wooden handles shift against my palms as I float away from the put-in. I look over my shoulder...
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