Monica Goes: The Killer Kern

Fear. Monica Goes is all about conquering it. If you've been following along, you'll know that Monica's biggest fear is heights—but in her California homecoming, she found something that might top it. In this week's episode of Monica Goes, Monica gets a glimpse of why they call the Kern River a "killer." Its rapids have claimed many lives over the years, including five more this summer. But if we've learned anything over these past 9 weeks, Monica won't give up easily.

To celebrate a summer of women in the outdoors, we're "touring" the U.S. with Monica Ortega, the host of the adventure travel series Monica Goes. Follow along with us throughout the months of July and August while Monica circles the country in search of adventure.

Follow along as Monica tours the nation in search of adventure.

Recap your favorite episode of the tour below!

• July 2: Superstition Mountain, Arizona
• July 9: Devil's Bridge, Arizona
• July 16: Bryce Canyon National Park
• July 23: St. Mary's Lake, Colorado
• July 30: Fall Creek Falls, Tennessee
• August 6: Delphi Falls, New York
• August 13: Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Michigan
• August 20: Billings, Montana
• August 27: Upper Kern River, California

Monica Goes was established in 2014 to remind us that you don't need to be an expert or an adrenaline junkie to go on epic adventures. Being afraid of everything, Monica's goal was to show people you don't need to let your fears hold you back from doing something you love. If she can do it, then anyone can! Read more about Monica and Monica Goes at MonicaGoes.com. Find this and every episode of Monica Goes on YouTube, and don't forget to subscribe!