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Radford Bean
Sep 9, 20243 min read
Idaho Camping
August 30, 2024 —It has been 14 years since I last visited Idaho. My destination today was Heyburn State Park just east of the town of...


Radford Bean
Aug 10, 20243 min read
Bend Family Camping Adventure—Day One
July 30, 2024 —My family and I left for Bend on July 29, arriving in the early afternoon. Though warm, the weather wasn’t too...


Radford Bean
Jun 18, 20236 min read
An Adventurous Weekend at Dorena Lake
June 9, 2023 —I got a late start to my camping trip to Dorena Lake in Cottage Grove because of a light rain falling where I live. I was...


Radford Bean
May 14, 20233 min read
Camping at Viento State Park
May 12, 2023—Since I was riding on the Old Columbia River Highway today and would be riding the Riverfront Trail in The Dalles tomorrow,...


Radford Bean
Mar 2, 20187 min read
Planning Meals for Multi-Day Paddling Trips
While the information I present in this article is useful to those doing multi-day trips using canoes, I wrote this article more for...


Radford Bean
Aug 27, 20173 min read
Four-Day Kayaking Expedition in the San Juan Islands - Day 3
We broke camp early and, after a breakfast of oatmeal and blueberries, began making our way to Stuart Island. Today would be our longest...


Radford Bean
Aug 26, 20173 min read
Four-Day Kayaking Expedition in the San Juan Islands - Day 2
I don't sleep well when camping, so I was up somewhat early. Day two started out with me taking a short hike in search of wildlife....


Radford Bean
Aug 25, 20172 min read
Four-Day Kayaking Expedition in the San Juan Islands - Day 1
I was joined on this four-day sea kayaking expedition by my best friend, Stephanie Cowles, and trip leaders from Next Adventure in...


Radford Bean
Feb 18, 20165 min read
Canoe vs. Kayak - And the Winner Is?
It’s time to set the record straight. Which is the clear winner? A canoe or a kayak. It’s a question I am frequently asked, and my answer...
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