By Nathan Watt Canoeing River Currents Class 10/26/25 Clackamas River Barton to Carver : 1600ish CFS Estacada Gauge Coach : Nathan Watt This weekend, we took students out on the lower Clackamas River for our Canoeing River Currents class. It had been raining for the last few days, and the river had bumped up to …
We had a magical first moonlight paddle of the season. Eleven wonderful paddlers with Peggy and Linda leading the group. We were blessed with great weather and a beautiful sunset as we paddled the 2.4 miles to the beach. We built a nice camp fire for smore’s and then enjoyed a nice moonlight paddle back …
Team Alder Creek recently made a trip down to the Eugene River House Outdoor Center to sharpen their instructional skills and connect with fellow kayaking instructors from across the region. The class was sponsored by the American Canoe Association (ACA)—but what exactly is the ACA? The American Canoe Association is a leading organization in paddle sports education and …
Many opportunities exist for people who want to experience the gorgeous landscapes and beautiful weather that Portland provides. Among the most popular activities in this part of the state is kayaking. While Alder Creek is one of the premiere kayak, canoe, and stand-up paddle stores in Oregon, we want to make sure beginners get the …
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