

Radford Bean
- Jun 17, 2019
Senate Bill 47 Aims to Create Waterway Access Fund (Updated)
The Oregon State Marine Board (OSMB) introduced Senate Bill (SB) 47 into the Oregon Legislature on January 2019. The summary of the bill...


Radford Bean
- Apr 3, 2019
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...


Shay De Castro
- Mar 27, 2019
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 27, 2018
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
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
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 14, 2018
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
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
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...


Radford Bean
- Apr 12, 2018
Overcoming Paddler Boredom
I confess. Some of my paddling has become rather boring. It’s not the type of paddling I’m doing; it’s where I’m paddling. I find myself...