Scenic 395 - The Official Guide 2018/2019

2018-2019 Scenic 395 21 Kern River Valley Kern River rafting is a hidden gem By Andrew Salmi Reprinted by permission of The Daily Independent T he sound of water calmly flowing downstream is one of the more peaceful things we as humans can enjoy as a way to help escape from our chaotic daily lives. However, there are also some of us who enjoy that chaos of the rough current that is brought with whitewater rafting down the Kern River. Living in the High Desert in the summer can be daunting for any - Continued on Page 22 PHOTO COURTESY KERN RIVER OUTFITTERS /WWW.KERNRIVEROUTFITTERS.COM Whitewater rafting on the Kern River is one great way to beat the heat this summer.