We had a great time this past weekend!
Highlights:
Petra Mediterranean Deli in old town Tehachapi - awesome! Definitely worth revisiting.
Murray Family Farms just outside of Bakersfield - gorged ourselves on a variety of fruit, nut, snack, pie, preserve, and fudge samples - we could have skipped lunch. Had the entire field to ourselves as we picked blueberries straight from the bush. Also definitely worth revisiting.
Kern River Inn Bed & Breakfast - Great view of the river from our room. Hearty breakfasts and decadently delicious evening treats.
Kern River Outfitters Lower Kern Big Five Whitewater Rafting - "pool and drop" river, meaning flat stretches between each rapid. A bit boring... but one crazy rapid made up for it. Our guide frantically yelled out commands as we bounced our way through the rapids. Backwards. Someone flew out of the raft right into the person across from him, and both fell into the river. Panic ensued as we (well, not me - I was too busy freaking out) tried to pull them back in. Next time, I want something more continuously exciting. Maybe the Upper Kern?
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Try the lower Galatin River - class III & IV nearly non-stop whitewater and ending in the "Mad Mile" at guide's discretion. If the guide feels the crew paddles well enough to handle the Mad Mile you'll get the chance to finish the run with non-stop whitewater for an entire mile. Amazing run - loads of fun. Do it in late spring or early summer while river levels are high. Wet suit provided by outfitter due to water temperature.
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