Outdoor Adventure River Specialists (O.A.R.S.) is the largest and most diverse river rafting company in the west. O.A.R.S offers trips throughout Idaho, Utah, Oregon, California and the Grand Canyon as well as a number of international destinations.

In 1969, O.A.R.S. founder and company president George Wendt ran his first professional trip down the Colorado River. From that initial voyage, George has piloted O.A.R.S. to become the leading river tour company that runs high quality trips down the great rivers of North America and beyond.

Personable and highly experienced guides with extensive knowledge of the rivers they travel ensure that guests experience the best each region has to offer. Safety is O.A.R.S. number one priority and each trip features state-of-the-art rafts, paddles and gear. Conservation and an appreciation of the natural world are fundamental components of the O.A.R.S. identity. Every O.A.R.S. river experience has been designed to have minimal impact on the natural environment.