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…
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Scappoose Bay
This is most definitely one of the best kayaking journeys I have taken thus far and I was only sad that no one could come and enjoy it with me! It was absolutely fabulous. I highly recommend this site! One of the greatest aspects (out of many) is that it…
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Rivers? Yes, Willamette, Luckiamute and Santiam!!!
Yes indeed, my kayaking adventure involved three different rivers today! It was absolutely beautiful. The Fall colors are beginning to show everywhere and it was well worth the time spent! My kayaking trip today began at Buena Vista Boat Launch in Polk County. This area underwent a significant update last…
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Willamette River – Bowman Park to Hyak Park and Back!
Yes, you’re reading correctly. Today, I kayaked from Bowman Park in Albany upriver to Hyak Park along Hwy 20 and then back again. I kayaked along the north side of the river and stayed close to the side to avoid the river current (where there was one!). Because the river…
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Kayaking in Central Oregon – Day 3 of 3 – Where Did We Go?
Today was the last day of our kayaking adventures in Central Oregon. In two days, we had already kayaked Waldo Lake, Crane Prairie Reservoir, and Hosmer Lake. Each adventure was fantastic and I will definitely go again in the future! And, so should you! I want to talk a minute…
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Kayaking in Central Oregon – Day 2 of 3 – Hosmer Lake
After our awesome kayaking experience at Crane Prairie Reservoir, we ate lunch and then set off for our 2nd trip of the day to Hosmer Lake. “Hosmer Lake is a natural body of water in the central Cascade Range in the U.S. state of Oregon. Nearly 5,000 feet above sea…
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Kayaking in Central Oregon – Day 2 of 3 – Crane Prairie Reservoir
Day 1 at Waldo Lake was extraordinary. But then, on day 2 we got up and headed out to kayak at 2 different locations. Our first location was Crane Prairie Reservoir. OK, if you’re interested in visiting Waldo Lake after reading my prior day’s trip, you’re definitely going to want…
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Kayaking in Central Oregon – Day 1 of 3 – Waldo Lake
¡Ay, caramba! Waldo Lake was absolutely outstanding! I have never seen nor kayaked upon such clean and clear water. It was so amazing!!! If you haven’t been to Waldo Lake, it’s time to start planning your own trip!! NOW!!! We began our kayaking adventure at Shadow Bay. Below is a…
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Clear Lake
Today’s kayaking adventure led me and a couple of friends to Clear Lake. Now, let’s be clear here, this is Clear Lake located on Hwy 126, 4 miles south of the Hwy 20 Junction. There is another Clear Lake located in Oregon, which is located 12 miles south of Mount…
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Willamette River – Peoria Park to Crystal Lake Boat Ramp
Everything happens for a reason! A friend of mine wanted to kayak today, but I was stuck at home waiting for a scheduled visit from the plumber. Well, despite my waiting, he never showed. So, off to kayak I went! And let me tell you, it was so absolutely wonderful.…