5/1/2022 - Columbia River, St. Helens, OR

Time: 3.2 hours

Distance: 9.5 miles

We put into the Columbia River at the docks in St. Helens, OR on a beautiful day. Temperatures got close to 70 F, there was very little wind and we had mostly sunny skies. We paddled up-river for about two hours before turning back. River traffic was very light with the exception of a couple of large ships, one of which got too close for comfort.

Lynda preparing to put in.

Lynda on the docks just before getting in.

Some old structure in the water near St. Helens.

Lynda paddling up the Columbia River with a heavily loaded barge passing in the background.

Lynda paddling up the Columbia River.

The large ship we got a little too close to. Notice the huge bulge of water at its front.

Dane taking a picture as the ship goes by.

A buoy for Lynda's "Buoy Series" taken on the way back.

The lighthouse near St. Helens on the way back.

Dane paddling the last stretch.

Lynda paddling the last stretch.

After beers at Running Dogs Brewing in St. Helens.

Dane enjoying his beer at Running Dogs Brewing.