Dane and Lynda Kayak

Time: 3.48 hours Distance: 10.5 We put into Nehalem Bay from the boat ramp at Nehalem Bay State park, paddled towards the inlet to the Pacific Ocean where we got out and explored for a few minutes. We then paddled back past Wheeler, around one of the islands and then back. The day was pleasant with temperatures in the high 60's and light winds. There were a fair amount of boats but most of them were crabbing and so weren't a real issue. A nice paddle we hadn't done for quite some time. Lynda preparing to put in. Lynda paddling in the bay. Pelicans on the beach near the entrance to the ocean. Lynda looking for shells on the beach when we stopped near the entrance to the ocean. Lynda paddling in Nehalem Bay.

Time: 3.93 hours Distance: 13.1 miles We put into the Columbia River at Kelly Point Park and paddle around Hayden Island starting on the south side then around the north. The day was in the mid-70s with a light breeze most of the trip. There was some river traffic but not too bad for such a nice day. Lynda preparing to put in. Lynda sets out from Kelly Point Park. Lynda wading in the water as we stopped for a break and a sandwich just after rounding the east end of Hayden Island. View from the Columbia river on the northwestern side of Hayden Island looking west. After beers at John's Marketplace.

Time: 2.75 hours Distance: 8.73 miles   We put into the Lewis River at Forks Boat Launch outside of Woodland, WA and paddled up-river to Woodland before turning back. We'd planned to put in at Paradise Point Park but it was closed for bridge work so we made last minute changes to our plan and move to Forks Boat Launch. A perfect day for kayaking with temperatures in the 70's and only the gentlest of breezes. A really pleasant paddle with few boaters, several Bald Eagles and, for the first time, a small fox. Lynda preparing to put in. The I5 bridge over the Lewis River on the way into Woodland. Lynda paddling the Lewis River. A view from the Lewis River on the paddle back.