Getting Out for Some Willamette Narrows Kayaking
I headed out for some Willamette Narrows kayaking last weekend and realized just how easy it is to forget you're only about twenty minutes away from the hustle of downtown Portland. If you've ever driven over the bridge near Oregon City or West Linn, you've probably looked down at the river and thought it looked pretty standard, but there's a specific stretch just upstream from the falls that feels like a totally different world. The "Narrows" isn't just a clever name; it's a spot where the river gets squeezed between basalt cliffs and tiny islands, creating this maze of channels that's perfect for exploring from a seat just a few inches above the waterline. ...