Kern River tubing: How to do it safely
When the water is low and the sun is out, tubing down the Lickety Split section of the Kern…
Forks of the Kern permit process moves online
The Forks of the Kern, considered one of the most beautiful and exciting overnight river trips in the US,…
South Creek Falls on the Kern River
Description South Creek Falls offers drive-up access and is just past its confluence from the Upper Kern River. During…
Visiting Valhalla Falls on the Kern River
Description Valhalla: Noun.1) The great hall in Norse mythology where heroes slain in battle are received2) A place of…
Kern River Water Temperature
How cold is the Kern River? The Upper Kern River is a free-flowing, snowmelt-based river originating from Mount Whitney,…
Where does the Kern River Start?
Mount Whitney Standing at 14,505 feet, Mount Whitney is the tallest mountain in the Lower 48. It’s also the…
Kern River Interactive Flow Graph
Dreamflows is the go-to source for west coast river flows, but sometimes you want to see data that goes further…
Kern River Hot Springs
The Kern River has more hot springs than any other river in California. This post focuses on the two…
Kern River Flow – all river gauges
While most people will stick to the Kernville gauge for the Upper Kern and the Below Isabella gauge for the Lower Kern,…
Kern private boater permits to return for 2022 season
Since 2020, private boating permits for the Kern River had been suspended and not required due to COVID. It…