Have You Heard About the Yamhelas Westsider Trail?
WHAT IS THE TRAIL? The trail is situated in Yamhill County, Oregon, with small section extending into Washington County, and extends 14.8...
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Radford Bean
- Aug 12
- 4 min
Riding the Other Discovery Trail
August 12, 2023—I had the opportunity to ride and explore the Discovery Trail, not the one on the Olympic Peninsula, but the trail on...
Radford Bean
- Aug 8
- 2 min
Blue-Green Algae – Not to be Taken Lightly When Recreating in Water
August 8, 2023—Summer is upon us and so are temperatures in the 90s and above. States like Arizona, Texas, and Florida are experiencing...
Radford Bean
- Jun 28
- 3 min
An Annual Paddling Event Returns to the Tualatin River
June 24, 2023—After a three-year hiatus due to COVID, the Tualatin Riverkeepers (TRK) held their annual River Discovery event on the...
Radford Bean
- Jun 18
- 6 min
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 22
- 4 min
Observe but Don’t Interact
As paddlers, we love it when we encounter wildlife during our trips. Let’s face it, the majority of us probably took up paddling to get...
Radford Bean
- May 22
- 4 min
Cold Water Immersion—It’s a Matter of Life or Death
Forget the 120 Rule, so says Moulton Avery, whose cold water safety presentation I had the pleasure of attending. Avery used the May 16,...
Radford Bean
- May 22
- 4 min
Keep Your Dog Safe While Paddling
I have encountered many paddlers, both in person and through pictures they share on social media, enjoying time on the water in a canoe...
Radford Bean
- May 22
- 4 min
Riding the Loop Around the Willamette River
May 20, 2023—I had planned on paddling the Tualatin River this morning. However, my plans changed because I had to go into Portland to...
Radford Bean
- May 21
- 5 min
A Great, Little-known Bike Trail in Salem
May 19, 2023—Portland has Forest Park; Salem has Minto Brown Island Park. Both are urban oases in major Oregon cities. I found myself in...
Radford Bean
- May 15
- 4 min
Exploring the Riverfront Trail in The Dalles
May 13, 2023—I arose early today to get a start on the day’s activities before the weather turns hotter later in the day. I never really...
Radford Bean
- May 14
- 3 min
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
- May 14
- 4 min
Exploring the Twin Tunnels Section of the Old Columbia River Hwy by Bike
May 12, 2023—The Columbia River Gorge in northern Oregon is blessed with scenic beauty, numerous spectacular waterfalls, breathtaking...
Radford Bean
- May 7
- 3 min
Playing in the Narrows
May 7, 2023—The weathermen were calling for cloudy skies today, and though the morning started out a little overcast, there were breaks...
Radford Bean
- May 7
- 3 min
Mount Rainier Staff Seek Public Comment
Photo by Cullen328 May 3, 2023—I attended an online public meeting with staff from Mount Rainier National Park. Park Service staff held...
Radford Bean
- Apr 30
- 3 min
A Magnificent Day of Snowshoeing at Maxwell Butte
March 4, 2023—New snow had fallen up in the Santiam Pass, so a friend, her daughter, and I grabbed our snowshoes, suited up in warm...
Radford Bean
- Apr 30
- 5 min
Riding the Banks-Vernonia State Trail
April 29, 2023—It’s been over 10 years since I last rode the Banks-Vernonia State Trail, so I decided it was way past time to ride it...
Shay De Castro
- Mar 27, 2019
- 3 min
My Top Five Oregon Paddling Destinations
When the sun comes out and temperatures start rising, there’s no better way to appreciate western Oregon’s beauty than to take out the...
Radford Bean
- Aug 26, 2018
- 3 min
Summer Journey to the Strait of Juan de Fuca – Day 3
I did not sleep well last night, waking up at two in the morning with a sore back and anxiety of the drive home later today and all the...
Radford Bean
- Aug 18, 2018
- 2 min
Summer Journey to the Strait of Juan de Fuca – Day 2
After a decent night’s rest—I never sleep great when camping—I awoke to get ready to lead my group over to Freshwater Bay. We had to stop...
Radford Bean
- Aug 17, 2018
- 2 min
Summer Journey to the Strait of Juan de Fuca – Day 1
It’s that time of year when once again I led a small group of paddlers up the Olympic Peninsula to do some paddling in and around Sequim...
Radford Bean
- Aug 13, 2018
- 2 min
Adaptive Paddle Clinic and BBQ Has Biggest Turnout to Date
Photo courtesy of Debbie Timmins Tualatin Riverkeepers (TRK) held their second annual Adaptive Paddle and BBQ on August 12 at Cook Park...
Radford Bean
- Jun 17, 2018
- 9 min
Paddling Fun Around Port Townsend
Like so many paddlers, I belong to several paddling groups. Last weekend, I had the opportunity to travel to Port Townsend, Washington,...
Radford Bean
- Jun 1, 2018
- 5 min
A Wilderness Gem Close to Civilization
Kayak and canoe campers might think they have to drive 25 miles or more outside of civilization to escape the jarring sounds of car...
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