Dane and Lynda Kayak

Time: 2.83 hours Distance: 9.09 miles We put into Nehalem Bay from the boat ramp at Nehalem Bay State Park, paddled directly across the bay, down the edge past Wheeler, under the bridge up to Nehalem then returned around the other side making a loop around most of the bay. The day was overcast but there was no precipitation, fairly light winds and very few boats making for a pleasant trip. Lynda preparing to put in. Lynda looking for some rocks in the early trip after first crossing the Bay. Dane exploring a small inlet off the Bay early in the trip. Lynda paddling in the Bay. Dane exploring another side area.  The bridge across the Bay.  The sand dune hill at Nehalem State Park.

Time: 2.9 hours Distance: 10.33 miles We put into the Trask River at Carnahan Park in Tillamook, paddled through the slough to connect to the Tillamook River then up-river for several miles. A light rain fell the entire trip but the winds were low and we encountered no other traffic. Lynda preparing to put in.  The Tillamook River. After beers at Public Coast Brewing in Cannon Beach.

Time: 3.03 hours Distance: 8.5 miles We put into the Columbia Slough from Kelly Point Park on a cool and intermittently rainy day. We paddled up the Slough and off on a side channel for a bit finally turning back about two hours in. On the way back we made a stop to scout a new put-in location. During the stop Dane's kayak got bumped, slide down a pathway an out into the water. Lynda had a great time trying to retrieve it. Lynda preparing to put in. Lynda paddling up the Slough. Lynda paddling on the side channel. Lynda retrieving Dane's escaped kayak. Both kayaks safe on shore.