Posts Tagged ‘Paddle’
Kayak the Willamette (Portland)
Planning a kayak/canoe expedition along the Willamette River? First and foremost, check out the Willamette River Water Trail Guide. It gives detailed info on public and private lands, campsites, amenities (very few) and notes about currents and hazards. Keep in mind that changing water levels can impact the island campsites throughout the season. Candiani Bar [...]
Book Review: Soggy Sneakers
Here’s a sure cure for the winter’s-never-gonna-end blues: Tuck in with a copy of the best guide to Oregon waterways, and start planning a summer paddle adventure. Just about every doable river run is covered, and the authors supply the need-to-know info in a very clear, useful layout.
Life on the River (Eugene to Salem)
There are a number of items to bring when paddling the Willamette River in Autumn: tent, sleeping bag and pad, cookware, and of course, food. But right up there with victuals is rain gear. I, along with four others, spent six soggy days paddling the river—from Marshall Island Access just north of Eugene to Riverfront [...]

