Vacations weekend: Rafting in the Kern river

Our last activity altogether, interns and staff, was going for an amazing weekend to the mountains where Rick and Randy have a cabin in the middle of nature. After an evening barbecue, we spent the night at the cabin and on the following day we headed to the other side of the range for an unforgettable rafting experience.

The Kern River drains an area of the southern Sierra Nevada mountains . Fed by snowmelt , the river passes through scenic canyons in the mountains and is a popular destination for whitewater rafting and kayaking.

Kernville is a small community near the rapids area and it was formed as a consequence of a 1848 gold rush. The town has since continued to maintain its gold rush and old west roots to attract tourists and take advantage of nearby natural scenery and activities.

The weekend would not have been complete without some mountain golf. The expert, Randy, made a demonstration of her skills whereas Alex tried his best to make of me a new star of the Ladies PGA but unfortunately, he couldn't achieve his purpose...