Dane and Lynda Kayak

Time: 2.2 hours Distance: 7 miles We put into the Tualatin River on a late Sunday afternoon for a short paddle with Pico. The river was fairly busy with other paddlers but the weather was very pleasant with temperatures in the 70's and a gentle breeze. We paddled at an easy pace and Pico seemed to find his stride in the kayak this (the second) time. Lynda preparing to put in. Pico preparing to put in. Pico and Lynda enjoying the paddle early on. The Tualatin River. Captain Pico. Pico watching the water go by.

Time: 2.75 hours Distance: 9.4 miles We put into the Multnomah Channel at Sauvie Island Boat Ramp on a cool and overcast day. We paddled up-river to where the channel meets the Willamette River then down-river for a short distance before we encountered wind and showers which we did not come prepared for. After turning back a bit earlier than anticipated the showers stopped and the rest of the paddle was calm and pleasant. Lynda preparing to put-in. Lynda paddling up the Channel just after putting in. Lynda paddling along with Sauvie Island behind her. Approaching the Sauvie Island Bridge. Dane stopping to take a picture of the St. John's Bridge further up-river just after entering the Willamette River. Another in Lynda's "Buoy Series". A nice specimen in the Willamette River. After beers at Hammer and Stitch Brewery.

Time: 2.83 hours Distance: 9.5 miles We put into the Willamette River at Hebb Park and paddled up-river to just past the I-5 bridge. The day was sunny and warm but there was a lot of river traffic which produced heavy swells throughout the trip. Lynda on the dock preparing to put in. Waiting for the ferry to cross just after put-in. Paddling up the Willamette River. Lynda paddling up the Willamette. Dane paddling up the Willamette. Boones Ferry Boat Launch in as we turned back.

Time: 2.97 hours Distance: 9.48 miles We put into the Columbia River at Woodland Bottoms Water Access on an overcast but pleasant Saturday morning. The temperature was in the 70's throughout the paddle, river traffic was light and the water and air were calm. We paddled up-river to where the Lewis River met the Columbia before turning back. Lynda preparing to put in. A pair of Osprey watching us pass by. Pylons blocking the entrance to the Columbia on the East side of and island. Lynda preparing to get back in her kayak after a short portage around the block. Lynda taking pictures of more Ospreys.