Jasmine Wilhelm

Heading to Lewiston, Idaho for a river trip? OARS guides share their top picks for what to do and where to eat while you're visiting.

Idaho's Salmon River has three distinctly unique stretches for rafting. Discover what sets the Middle Fork, Main, and Lower Salmon apart.

A young river guide discovers the secret to finding and enjoying the small and whimsical details in Grand Canyon.

A guide shares about a spontaneous evening variety shows that creates lasting memories on a family rafting trip in Idaho on the Lower Salmon.

Meet Hillary Mosman and Lauren McCullough, the dynamic duo behind OARS Dories Idaho rafting and dory trip operation.

A Snake River rafting trip inspires a Secret Santa exchange between a group of strangers who formed lasting connections on the river. Read more...

An OARS guide reflects on the many small and meaningful gifts she received from guests throughout the season and the impact they left.

A short and easy stroll along Stone Creek in Grand Canyon leads to a waterfall refuge and hidden oasis for river runners.

River lovers from across the country crowned Idaho's Middle Fork Salmon River the Best River Trip in the West, with one small caveat.

Don't be intimidated by cold weather on the river. We put together a few tips for how to stay warm on a rafting trip in the spring (or fall).

An Idaho raft guide reflects on the way one special guest was able to weave delight into a Snake River rafting trip through Hells Canyon

An energetic 12-year-old boy teaches his river guide a few valuable life lessons on a Snake River rafting trip through Hells Canyon.

No matter what you think you know about the Tatshenshini River, it's a river and a landscape that will leave you mystified.

A master of seasonal cooking, Chef Carrie Catterall knows good food. Look out for her fresh cuisine on OARS specialty trips.

Research shows that talking to strangers is actually good for us and there's no better place to connect with new people than on a river trip.

As a group of rafters finds out on a Main Salmon rafting trip, sometimes jumping on the bandwagon isn't a bad thing at all.

Is a Middle Fork of the Salmon River rafting trip really worth the hype? An Idaho river guide finally gets the chance to find out.

Fatigue, sadness, excessive stress, and irritability are signs of burnout. If you're feeling this way, experts say a dose of nature can help.

A rainy October trip down the Snake River through Hells Canyon offers a German college student a taste of American adventure.

Playing isn't just for kids. When life gets busy, making time for play is integral to a healthy life for adults and children alike.