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    Clear Lake (with snow!)

    Today’s kayaking adventure was absolutely fantastic. Well, it was also beautiful. Oh wait, it was absolutely fantastically beautiful and awesome! OK, I’ll stop now. I’m guessing most of my readers have been to Clear Lake. But, have you been when there is still snow on the ground? GO GO GO!!!…

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    Oswego Lake!!

    Yes, you read the title correctly! Today’s kayaking adventure took me to Oswego Lake located in, of course, Lake Oswego. First and foremost – it was amazing in so many different ways! I have a feeling this post is going to get lengthy and so I am dividing it into…

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    Green Peter Reservoir

    It was a spectacular beautiful day and the most perfect opportunity to go kayaking at Green Peter Reservoir. If you haven’t been there, you need to! It is located off Hwy 20 east of Sweet Home. The cover photo shows the current height of the reservoir after they had significantly…

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    Foster Reservoir to Santiam River = ICE!

    First and foremost – what an absolutely beautiful day it was to be out kayaking! We have enjoyed over a week of no rain and a lot of sunshine! Of course, I can’t sit at home when it’s this nice, I have to get out, regardless of how cold it…

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    Beaver Creek – Brian Booth State Park

    Today was PERFECT! Sunshine, the ocean, fresh air, beautiful surroundings, great company – it just can’t get any better than that! I was invited by a fellow kayaker to drive over to the coast and kayak with her and another friend. This was a first time visit for me and…

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    Minto-Brown Island Park

    My first thought upon arriving today and seeing the water level? HOLY SMOKES! If you haven’t kayaked at Minto-Brown Island Park during the winter time – GO! In fact, go either Monday or Tuesday (1/6 or 1/7) as the water level is supposed to peak during those two days. Let…

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    First and Second Lake

    First and most importantly – Happy New Year to all of my fellow kayakers! I enjoyed my last paddle of the year yesterday and I was able to venture out today for my first paddle of 2025! It just can’t get any better! Today’s adventure led me to a local…

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    Cook Park Bayou

    Kayaking on the last day of the year – PERFECT! It was more than a New Year’s Eve paddle, I hadn’t been on the water since November 6th! Yikes! On our dry days, I’ve been very busy, and the other days it has just rained too much. So, today’s trip…

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    Santiam River @ Foster Reservoir

    Unfortunately, living in Western Oregon, my kayaking schedule is often dictated by our rainy winter season. However, today, the weather was 100% clear with beautiful sunshine. Thank goodness! Myself and 3 friends met at the Calkins Boat Ramp at Foster Reservoir. Yes, the water level at Foster Reservoir is very…