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...
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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
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 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...
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
- 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...
Radford Bean
- Apr 12, 2018
- 2 min
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...
Radford Bean
- Apr 8, 2018
- 3 min
Does Flatwater Paddling Suck?
I recently read a post on one of the many Facebook paddling group sites from someone who said that flatwater paddling sucks, which...
Radford Bean
- Mar 2, 2018
- 7 min
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
- Oct 22, 2017
- 7 min
Oregon Kicks Off First Outdoor Summit
I had the opportunity on Monday, October 16, to attend the very first Oregon Outdoor Recreation Summit at Oregon State University (OSU)....
Radford Bean
- Sep 22, 2017
- 4 min
Paddle Safely - Your Life Depends on It
It's an early fall day; you set out in the morning; the water is calm and as smooth a sheet of glass; there's not a cloud in the sky; the...
Radford Bean
- Aug 26, 2017
- 3 min
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, 2017
- 2 min
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
- Aug 21, 2017
- 3 min
The Joy of Helping the Disabled Paddle
Photos courtesy of Nancy Hill copyright 2017 What is it that brings joy into your life? Watching the birth of a child? Visiting exotic...
Radford Bean
- Jul 16, 2017
- 5 min
The Best of Both Worlds
I know there are those out there who enjoy kayaking and others who prefer canoeing and they wouldn't consider trying the other form of...
Radford Bean
- Feb 19, 2017
- 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
- Oct 30, 2015
- 3 min
A Shout-Out to My Fellow Paddlers
I have traveled around the state collecting information and photographing ideal paddling locations, all on my own dime. I do it because...
Radford Bean
- Aug 11, 2015
- 4 min
Key Rules of the Road to Remember
As you age, your mind isn’t as sharp as it once was. You find yourself forgetting things, things like where did I leave my car keys, did...
Radford Bean
- Jul 9, 2015
- 5 min
July 4 Weekend Tragic for Canoeists
I read in the national news recently about three canoeing accidents that happened over the fourth of July weekend. Two of the incidents...
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