A Day With O.A.R.S.
Diversity. Like our sizable collection of international destination options, O.A.R.S. overnight expeditions cater to all tastes in accommodation. Not all is the river wild; not all is the pillow plucky.
You can reasonably rough it in a wilderness basecamp, or live large and luxurious in one of our wilderness lodges or, more posh yet, a sprawling guest ranch with amenities including pools, hot tubs, exercise gyms and beautifully landscaped grounds.
Here's an idea of what some of your accommodation situations might look, feel and taste like:
Morning Glory
Dawn's rise is accompanied by the sweet songs of morning in the wilds - birds chirping, rustling tent flies (the zipper kind!) and the call of warm, rich coffee. Mini-plumes of steam rise from the breakfast table; teas, hot cocoa and shimmering dishes abound. Your crew leisurely shuffles about, while the guides slowly break down camp and pack up the boats in preparation for another day of adventure and exploration. A trillion-dollar sunrise view incites groggy awe. Want to wake up pronto? The clear crystal chill of the river works every time.
Afternoon Delight
Wild rapids, first-time sights and a tank full of adrenaline have come and gone - and there's still half the day left. After a morning of river running, the gang beaches at basecamp. It may be a still, sandy alcove on the water's edge, or a sunny, green clearing among mammoth cedars and straight-above peaks. For the first-time adventurers, tent set up is a breeze. Our guides can show you how, or help you out. Later, they'll prepare the rest of the camp - including incredibly convenient, private warm-water showers and bathroom facilities. A comfy amenity from indoors, in the heart of the great outdoors. Meanwhile, the remains of the day are yours. After a hearty lunch of sandwiches, salads and succulent sweets - there are trailheads, fishing hideaways and swimming holes, just a few moments away.
Night Time's the Right Time
A good night's sleep - an essential luxury of any vacation. And one you won't go without, no matter which O.A.R.S. escape you choose. All of our campers bed down in warm sleeping bags, atop thick, cozy, ground pads inside rugged, roomy tents. Our lodge-based guests snooze like royalty, on freshly made beds draped with lofty comforters and quilts. Speaking of which, O.A.R.S.' lodge accommodations are downright lovely. The day's escapades are recounted over pre-dinner drinks and gourmet appetizers, entrees of salmon, beef, pastas and, of course, the finest wines. (One of our Utah lodges is home to the state's oldest winery.) After dinner, there's a fire blazing in a river rock fireplace, a little cardio workout in the exercise room, a late-night dip in the pool or a light walk around the breathtaking grounds.
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