Dane and Lynda Kayak

Time: 2.5 hours Distance: 8.1 miles We put into the Tualatin River at Brown's Ferry Park on an overcast but generally dry day. We paddled down-river to the "dam" before turning back. The river was very calm and the only traffic was a couple other kayakers. Lynda preparing to put in. Lynda paddling down-river. Dane hanging out at the edge of the "dam". A cool dragon "sculpture" on the side of the river near the "dam". Dane paddling up-river.  

Time: 3.58 hours Distance: 9.0 miles We put into the Willamette River at San Salvador Boat Launch outside of St. Paul, OR for our 100th trip together with our new kayaks. We'd tried this same trip several months ago but turned back after a short distance because the current was so strong. This trip we made it much further though there were still several places with relatively strong current. The day was unseasonably warm (80+ degrees F) and the traffic on the river was fairly light so all-in-all it was a great paddle. Lynda striking a pose as she gets ready to put-in. Dane taking a short break near the shore of the first island. Lynda paddling up-river. Lynda coming to a stop where we turned back. Our kayaks during the break before turning back. Since we stopped of course Lynda had to look for pretty rocks. Dane paddling back down-river. Lynda paddling back down-river. After-beers at home on the back deck on a beautiful evening.

Time: 3.5 hours Distance: 10.88 miles We put into the Willamette River at Willamette Park on a beautiful day. The river's flow had decreased significantly since we'd attempted this same trip a couple months back and we had a great paddle up to Hebb Park before turning back. Lynda preparing to put-in. Lynda paddling though the channel on the West side of Rock Island. Near the South end of the channel on the West side of Rock Island. Views from the South end of Rock Island during a quick stop. Lynda paddling up-river. Our kayaks parked on the East side of Willow Island during a short break.

Time: 3.05 hours Distance: 9.9 miles We put into the Columbia River at Langsdorf Landing in Vancouver WA and paddled up-river before turning back down-river going around Caterpillar Island and back to the Landing. It was opening weekend for Salmon fishing so the river was crowded with fishermen both on the shore and in boats but the day was beautiful with temperatures in the mid 60's so the paddle was very pleasant. Lynda preparing to put-in. Lynda on the East side of Caterpillar Island just after putting in heading toward the Columbia. Lynda on the Columbia River. Dane on the Columbia taking a short break at the turn-around point. Lynda paddling back down-river. Another in Lynda's Buoy Series. An Osprey watching us from his river nest. The remnants of some type of retaining wall on the North end of Caterpillar Island. Dane waiting to head to the Landing at the North the end of Caterpillar Island.