As I may have mentioned in my post yesterday, there is so much to see when the river levels get high after a lengthy period of rain. And today, my friends, was no different! This was a first-time visit for me and I loved every bit of it!!! Our journey…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
Today’s kayaking adventure took myself and a friend to Willamette Falls. “The Willamette Falls is a natural waterfall in the northwestern United States, located on the Willamette River between Oregon City and West Linn. It is the largest waterfall in the Northwest US by volume and it is the 17th…
Wow! Wow! Wow! Have I gotten your attention? Well, today’s kayaking adventure was absolutely perfect in every way! The weather was absolutely perfect – all sunshine and warm. All of the vegetation along the river is so incredibly green with all of the new growth. Our entire trip we were…
After waiting for awhile this morning to watch how the weather was going to fare, I finally decided it was nice enough! Of course, it’s always nice enough to kayak! However, I really wanted to get out in the warm and sunny weather and that’s exactly what I enjoyed! It…
My trip today was so overdue and so needed!!! The last time I had kayaked was the first week of April. Due to the weather and also waiting for a new tire for my vehicle, I missed out on a lot of great days. BUT, today’s adventure was absolutely perfect!…