I (Linda) recently read an article about the importance of “Awe” especially as we age. Experiencing moments of “Awe” have been proven to stimulate the brain. We should try to experience awe every day or at least several times a week. It might be a sunset, a child’s laugh, a beautiful flower, or a gorgeous piece …
The staff at Alder Creek took a multi day camping trip down the scenic section of the Rogue River in Southwestern Oregon. Using rafts, IKs, and white water boats, we paddled 38 miles through the Oregon wilderness from Alameda Park to Foster Bar.
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Custom Ross Island Tour! Alder Creek runs a full schedule of classes and tours year round but is always available for group trips, team building, and custom programs of all kinds. Last Friday, top notch Alder Creek guides Malcolm Kelly, Steve Pilch, Linda Neel and I led one such trip for Rothermel Financial Services. We …
Enjoy Dave Trageser’s recount of his Personal First Descent of Canyon Creek during an Advanced Creeking Clinic! [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPbgz5B39yw&index=2&list=PLNmKoyxcsQgVD3JDspLtijlLCdoRQk6MT[/youtube] “A successful descent of Washington’s Canyon Creek was on my bucket list for 2015. This gem of a run located just outside of Amboy, WA, is a staple of the steep creeking community in Portland and a …
“The story leading up to our engagement actually began on our 3rd date ever, when my now-fiance, Angie, suggested that we spend our next date kayaking. I put my foot down and refused. I had only been kayaking once, turned over 3 times, and ended up with seaweed all over my face. I had vowed …
Washougal River Post Xmas Paddle What better way to shake off the post holiday hangover than a little bit of icy cold water in the face on a wintertime Washington classic? This year, after consuming entirely too much food (and maybe too much alcohol) on Christmas, I begrudgingly rolled out of bed for an early …
