Dane and Lynda Kayak

Time: 2.6 hours Distance: 7 miles Back to Smith Bybee on an early sunny day. Unlike our first paddle here, this time we found our way into Bybee lake. We saw a number of Bald Eagles and the Carp were spawning in many of the shallow waters. A really nice first Spring trip. Lynda getting ready to put in. Dane getting ready to put in. The end of a hidden channel Lynda found. Dane takes a break using a plant anchor. Lynda approaches the get out. After beers at Loyal Legion beer hall.

Time: 3.4 hours Distance: 10.4 miles We put in at Cathedral Park under the St. John's Bridge, paddled North to the 405 Bridge and then back. We dressed for weather but had mild temperatures and only the lightest of rain. Getting ready to put in. Dane heading out just past the St. John's Bridge. Passing a US Navy shipyard. Approaching the 405 Bridge. Lynda getting out. After beers at Stormbreaker Brewing in St. John's.

Time: 2.5 hours Distance: 7 miles We geared up for bad weather but were treated to a relatively nice day. We put just North of the Marquam Bridge, paddled to the Sellwood Bridge around the East side of Ross Island then back around the West. Getting ready to put in. Heading south. Approaching the Sellwood Bridge. Dane under the Sellwood Bridge. Lynda under the Sellwood Bridge. The submarine at OMSI. Lynda approaching the dock for take out.

Time: 3.5 hours Distance: 9.5 miles We geared up for a cold and rainy day and nature didn't disappoint. When we put in at Sauvie Island Boat Ramp it was pouring rain. That continued off an on throughout the trip. Just as we were about to get out the sun broke through. A good trip despite the weather. Dane geared up and ready to put in. Heading out in the rain. The view South approaching the dock at the end of the trip. Behind us (North) the sun suddenly appeared. Just after pulling out the kayaks.

Time: 3.25 hours Distance: 9.7 miles Our first try at kayaking with cold weather gear and it wet really well. We paddled up the East Fork of the Lewis River until we hit a point that the current made it impossible to continue. The day was cold but clear with no rain. Another nice paddle. Lynda all geared up for the cold and ready to put in Dane paddling down the East Fork of the Lewis River

Time: 2.3 hours Distance: 7.3 miles Sunday afternoon kayaking. We were on a limited schedule so we headed back to the Tualatin River, put in at the Farmington bridge and paddled up-river for a while. Beautiful autumn day with the trees changing and leaves floating causally down-river. Getting ready to put in And we're off What a beautiful fall day

Time: 1.7 hrs Distance: 4.35 miles Our first time kayaking in the Columbia River. We hit substantial swells which cut the trip short. Pre-beers the night before at Thunder Bay Brewing Sternwheeler going by Thunder Bay Brewing the night before kayaking Lynda stretches a little before we put in. A small sail boat club hits the water just in front of us. Dane takes a short break in a small bay isolated from the swells.

Time: 2.7 hours Distance: 8.5 miles Our first trip down the Columbia Slough. It was a good trip but you're always aware that the city is right around you. Noise from trains, cars and airplanes is constant. We went when the tide was low so the sides of the slough was several feet of mud but the paddling was easy and the sun was shinning (most of the time) so it was a pleasant day. Lynda getting ready to put-in The bridge where we turned around Lynda approaching our turn-around point Dane just after turning around Lynda coming to the end of our trip

Time: 2.5 hours Distance: 6.7 miles We didn't have a lot of time so we returned to the same route we'd last taken on the Tualatin River. It's a quick trip from our house, we like the river and it was a nice day. Even though it was a short trip we did finish putting our first 100 miles on our kayaks. California Condors have a hang out place near the put-in. There were around a dozen of them each time we went through. Lynda navigating through a tight point on the way down-river A picture showing the natural beauty of the river