16 Facts About Kern River

Kern River, previously Rio de San Felipe, later La Porciuncula, is an Endangered, Wild and Scenic river in the US state of California, approximately 165 miles long.

Kern River formerly emptied into the now dry Buena Vista Lake and Kern Lake via the Kern River Slough, and Kern Lake in turn emptied into Buena Vista Lake via the Connecting Slough at the southern end of the Central Valley.

Since the late 19th century the Kern River has been almost entirely diverted for irrigation, recharging aquifers, and the California Aqueduct, although some water empties into Lake Webb and Lake Evans, two small lakes in a portion of the former Buena Vista Lakebed.

The Kern River is particularly popular for wilderness hiking and whitewater rafting.

The Upper Kern River is paralleled by trails to within a half-mile of its source.

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Kern River begins in the Sierra Nevada in Sequoia National Park in northeastern Tulare County, near the border with Inyo County.

Kern River is one of the very few rivers in the Central Valley which does not contribute water to the Central Valley Project.

Kern River was the topographer of Fremont's third expedition through the American West.

Lower Kern River was listed by American Rivers as one of America's most endangered rivers of 2022.

The Kern River Hatchery is home to the Fishing and Natural History Museum, features picnic grounds and outdoor activities in the area.

Upper Kern River Canyon was created primarily as a result of tectonic forces, and not just by the erosional force of the river.

The Kern River Canyon is popular for camping, hiking, and picnicking.

Kern River is well known for its danger, and is sometimes referred to as the "killer Kern River".

Haggard's last song, "Kern River Blues", was recorded two months prior to his death in 2016.

Kern River has inspired singers, songwriters, and artists for generations.

River Remembered - Miguel Rodriguez, a team member with Bring Back the Kern collecting photos, videos and stories of the once flowing river for an art exhibit.