Dane and Lynda Kayak

Time: 3/13 hours Distance: 9.99 miles We put into the Columbia River at Collin's Beach on Sauvie Island and paddled up-river for about five miles before turning back. The river was the calmest we'd ever seen. It was almost glassy and the paddling was extremely smooth for most of the trip. We only encountered a couple boats on the way back, the wind was never more than a light breeze and we escaped all rain. A nice winter paddle. Lynda preparing to put in. Lynda putting into the Columbia River. Up river on the Columbia. Lynda paddling up-river. Lynda making the last few strokes before we turned back. After beers at Prime Tap House.

Time: 2.97 hours Distance: 10.01 miles   We put into the Willamette River at Stevens Point and paddled up-river to Oswego Landing before turning back. The day was cool with highs in the low 40's but the wind was light, there was no rain and the river was almost empty of traffic making for a pleasant paddle.   Lynda preparing to put in. Lynda padding up-river.  Lynda paddling up-river past Foothills Park. Lynda stopping to take a picture at the turn-around in front of Oswego Landing. Looking back down the Willamette.

Time: 2.78 hours Distance: 8.83 miles   We put in at St. Helens public dock and headed up Multnomah Channel to where it meets Scappoose Bay then onto a long slough through the end of Sauvie Island. Rain started almost the moment we got in the water and it continued throughout the trip finally stopping just before we got out. However, the winds were very light, the water was totally calm and we encountered very few boats.    Lynda preparing to put in. The Channel just after leaving St. Helens. Lynda paddling around in the slough through the wetlands.