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O.A.R.S. Reports Record Pace for 2016 Reservations on Coveted Grand Canyon and Salmon River Trips

While missing the boat isn’t the issue, sometimes getting space on one can be a challenge.Options for securing seats on a whitewater...

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O.A.R.S. Releases Optimistic 2015 Whitewater Rafting Forecast

North American River Outfitters Poised for Solid Rafting Season Despite Below Average Snowpack Levels Across the West The worldwide...

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TravelAge West Announces Its 2015 Editor’s Pick Recipients: O.A.R.S. Selected as Best Tour Operator...

Veteran river outfitter and adventure travel company, O.A.R.S., has been honored with a TravelAge West 2015 Editor’s Pick Award in...

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OUTSIDE Honors O.A.R.S. with Two Best of Travel Awards: Best River Trip and Best River Guide

OUTSIDE, America’s leading active lifestyle brand, has selected O.A.R.S., veteran river outfitter and nature-based adventure travel...

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Must-Have Summer Vacation Planning Guide - O.A.R.S. Releases 2015 Family Adventures Catalog

Veteran family adventure vacations outfitter O.A.R.S. (http://www.oars.com/) announces the release of its new Family Adventures Catalog...

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O.A.R.S. Reports Record Demand for Grand Canyon Rafting Trips

While Limited Space Remains for 2015 Season River Runners Urged to Book Now for 2016 Colorado River TripsO.A.R.S., the award-winning...

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Rafting Pioneer George Wendt Hopes Grand Canyon Can Be Rescued from Proposed Development Plans

O.A.R.S. Founder Voices Concerns over Proposed Canyon Tramway and 2,200-Home South Rim DevelopmentChampioning the rights of rivers...

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REI Adventures Celebrates 2013 Top Guides

Seven Adventure Guides from Five Countries RecognizedSeattle, WA – At the core of every REI Adventures trip is a local guide...

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O.A.R.S. Releases 2014 Family Adventures Catalog Featuring 21 Easy-to-Epic Vacation Ideas

Veteran family adventure vacations outfitter, O.A.R.S., announces the release of its new Family Adventures Catalog and 2014 line-up...

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O.A.R.S. Launches “Livin’ the Dream” Contest to Become Honorary River Guide On No-Cost Grand Canyon...

Veteran river outfitter and nature-based adventure travel company, O.A.R.S., has partnered up with outdoor industry leaders The Clymb,...

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