We’re getting a LOT of questions about what kind of impact the drought is having on California rafting trips in 2014. Let’s clarify the matter: we have plenty of water for great rafting trips this year because of upstream reservoirs. Our handy-dandy map shows you when and where all our rivers are running this season. […]
The Merced River needs your help. If you’ve rafted the Merced–and there are thousands of you, we know because we tightened your life jacket and reminded you to put on sunscreen–it’s time to pay it forward a little. Here’s the situation. One of California’s State Senators–Tom McClintock for those of you who like to keep […]
While recent cooler temperatures may be a downer for tomato farmers and sunbathers, they are boon to Merced River rafters this year. The cooling trend has helped to preserve the snowpack–plunging nightime temps help (literally) solidify the snowpack so there’s more for the daytime melt. Don’t start looking at your August calendar for a Yosemite-area […]
Springtime rafters, the Mighty Mer(ced) is calling you! Unlike the Tuolumne, which will run all summer long, the Merced’s season is dependant on run-off, which means it’s a fleeting experience each year. Veteran ao rafting guide Joe M is at the helm again, manning our Merced River operation and he and his tip-top crew are fired up […]
We don’t typically get too political here at AO, but when it comes to the rivers we raft, watch out for the Mama Grizzly in us to make an appearence! The deal right now is that the Merced River–which has been designated a Wild and Scenic River and is therefore supposed to be protected long-term […]
That’s it, the Merced is offline! If you want to raft in the Yosemite Valley area, best turn your attention to the Tuolumne River. It’s not sourced in Yosemite like the Merced is, but it’s still close enough to add on to the family visit to Yosemite National Park. And as a protected Wild and […]
No marathon season on the Mighty Mer this year folks — if you’re wanting to get in the triple crown of Half-Dome-Yosemite-Waterfalls — Merced-River-Rafting this year, you gotta act fast! We’ll be out on the Merced River rafting away into early June. The weather is beautiful, wildflowers are blooming and the Merced is always fun. But […]
Heading to Yosemite this week? This is your last chance to add on a Merced River rafting trip to your vacay! Last trip is Sunday and we’re takin’ kids as young as 13 so bring em on. We’ve had a good and long season on the Mighty Mer, as we call her, but yes, it’s true, […]
That’s it! No more Kaweah, no more Merced. We’re cleared out of the bug, said goodbye to Dorletta and her tasty burgers for the year, and put the Merced t-shirts in storage until next year. If you missed these rivers this year turn your attention to the trifecta of summer-long reliability that are the South and […]
The end is nigh for the Mighty Merced River this year. Even this year’s wunderbar snowpack couldn’t hold up forever…. The next two weekends we’ll have fun water on the Merced and then the river will become too low to raft for the rest of the summer. So, if you were hoping to add a […]