While spending time in the Pacific Northwest, you might notice that thrilling whitewater rapids surround you in Oregon. The Beaver State’s rivers and lakes are thus ideal for kayaking. Look no further ...

This Southern Oregon lake offers a delightful abundance of wildlife, with plenty of recreational activities, birdwatching trails, campgrounds, and more.

Two Bend endurance athletes set a new speed record on the Willamette River this spring while preparing for one of the world’s ...

TIERRA DEL MAR, Ore. — The bald head and whiskered face popped out of the water about 20 yards from our kayaks, wearing an expression that appeared deeply concerned. The wide eyes of a harbor seal ...

SCIO, Ore. — The water was as dark as liquid mud and alligators patrolled the shoreline as our elite team of kayakers crashed through the roaring whitewater of a stream deep in remote wilderness. OK, ...

WHITE SALMON, Wash — Extreme Jose decided to give whitewater kayaking a try, with a little help of course. Wet Planet helps train and prepare people for whitewater kayaking. They pride themselves on ...

ZIGZAG, Ore. — The rest of the crew already had done the throw and go — tossing their kayaks and paddles over the 80-foot falls and jumping or rappelling down the rock face to the pool below. Chris ...

Clarno Rapids is the first topic that comes up when talking about running the John Day River. We asked our shuttle driver Donna, a folksy grandmother who lives in the town of Fossil, about Clarno. She ...

The society strives to be the Northwest's premier sea kayaking club. Sea kayaking refers more to the style of paddle craft than the destination. Paddling is also on lakes and rivers, especially in ...