9/12/2021 - Tualatin River, Farmington Paddle Launch, Hillsboro, OR

Time: 2.28 hours

Distance: 7.84 miles

We put into the Tualatin River at the Farmington Paddle Launch for a short late-afternoon paddle. We brought Pico along for his third paddle adventure and he continued to get more comfortable with the idea. The evening was clear and warm and the river was almost empty of people. We paddled down-river to the paddle launch at Eagle Landing Park before turning back.

Lynda and Pico preparing to put in.

Lynda paddling down-river with Pico in the "command" position.

Lynda paddling down-river.

Pico enjoying his trip.

A small plane coming in for a landing on a runway along the river.

Pico keeping an eye on Dane.

Pico made his way on to the front of Lynda's kayak before she could catch him. He almost went for an unintended swim.

An after-cocktail at home (Bloody Mary).