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Not having any luck yesterday fishing on Crane Prairie Reservoir, I decide to forego riding my mountain bike along the Deschutes River in...

I am into the third day of my four-day paddle trip to central Oregon, and this morning I arrive at Sparks Lake. Getting to the lake...

Today is the day I have been looking forward to the past two weeks. Of all the lakes and rivers I’ll paddle this weekend, Hosmer Lake is...

I meet up with some paddling friends on June 18, 2015, for three days of paddling in central Oregon, specifically Bend and the...

It’s day three of our paddle trip and time to break camp and load our camping gear into our vehicles before making our last paddle of the...

It is quite a sight to see a caravan of 19 vehicles lined up in the campground, each with at least one boat on the roof, waiting to head...

Twenty-eight paddlers join me on June 5, 2015, for three days of paddling in south-central Oregon. Non of those accompanying me on the...

Recently I was asked by an individual new to paddling if I could recommend a kayak for his wife. I replied back to him that his request...

Saturday, April 18, 2015, a friend and I set out to paddle Beaver Creek, one of my favorites and I think a favorite for many paddlers. I...

A tragic event occurred on April 12 in which two kayakers lost their lives and left another one fighting for his life after they got...

If you snow ski, then you’ve probably already witnessed the telltale signs that Oregon will be in a world of hurt come summertime...

Look at this picture. Doesn't this spot look inviting? The picture above was taken at Estacada Lake. Would you believe that just down...

A woman recently posted a question on my Facebook page about purchasing a used kayak and how long fiberglass and composite kayaks last. I...

Christmas has come and gone, and no doubt you got a REI, LL Bean, Dick's, or Cabelas gift card for Christmas. What to use the card on you...

Are you new to paddling or feel your paddle safety skills could use some honing? Were you aware the Oregon State Marine Board (OSMB)...

Over 20 million people participate in one form of paddling or another—canoeing, kayaking, or stand-up paddleboarding. There are various...

Who knew the weather in November could be so beautiful and perfect for paddling, but it was when I led a group of twelve paddlers today...

October 29, 2014—I had the opportunity to participate in Oregon Parks and Recreation’s (OPRD) Oregon Trail Planning Workshop in Salem...

Portland General Electric has taken delivery of a new 60' aluminum dock to replace the current dock at Timber Park on Estacada Lake. The...

What's one to do when the weather is sunny and warm in early October? Go paddling, what else. I spent the day with six other paddlers...

The American Canoe Association (ACA) has released a new smartphone app for Android and iPhone users that features a wealth of cool tools...

Fall colors are a little late in arriving, but that didn't stop approximately 30 paddlers from participating in the Tualatin...

A strong wind started blowing almost from the moment I got out of my sleeping bag. Looking out over the lake, I could see it full of...

Today the weather was much nicer. There was no wind, and the lake was like glass. My campsite is directly across from two small islands,...