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Picture this: you're in the heart of the breathtaking Columbia River Gorge, the sun is dipping below the horizon, and you're on the water, soaking in the beautiful sunset from a tandem kayak with someone you cherish.

Ever wondered what it’s like to paddle with hundreds of others on a glorious Pacific Northwest day, complete with dragon boat rides, canoe rides, kayak rentals, live music, and more?

So, you’ve been flatwater kayaking for awhile and you’re interested in whitewater kayaking. But are you ready to give it a try, and is this sport right for you? Read on to find out.

Located in Bend, Oregon, and just about 4 hours from the city of Portland, Paulina Lake is a true gem of an outdoor destination for nature-lovers, kayakers, hikers, and anglers.

Discover a great place in the Pacific Northwest to explore by kayak and learn 5 tips for increasing your chances of observing majestic bald eagles during your paddling adventure.

Perfect for all kayaking skill levels. Easy, free parking. Kayak rentals on-site. And a beautiful calm water paddling experience to see historic bridges, water birds, and lovely riverfront homes near downtown Portland, Oregon. Read on to learn a great place to flatwater kayak on the Tualatin River.

Flatwater kayaking fans, have we got a great spot for you to paddle. Perfect for intermediate recreational kayakers. 10 minutes from downtown Rose City. A fun, 2.5-mile round trip adventure around a volcanic island. The ease of on-site kayak rentals. And the best part? It’s the perfect calm Willamette River paddle to admire the changing Autumn leaves, right from aboard your boat.

Just south of Seattle in Tacoma, you can rent a kayak at Owen Beach, Washington, and enjoy stunning views of Gig Harbor, Vashon Island, Commencement Bay and –on a clear day– Mt. Rainier.

Just north of Portland, Oregon, is the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, where kayakers can observe osprey, black-tailed deer, the American beaver, and more – not to mention lovely floating homes – from Lake River. Learn about this beautiful flatwater paddling route, where to park, and a tip for renting a kayak if you need one (or two – bring a friend!).

A little gem of a destination called “The Hook,” located on the Hood River, Oregon waterfront, provides a mostly-sheltered flatwater kayaking experience. Unforgettable mountain and river views and clearer, calmer water than other launch points in the Gorge make this a must-do on your PNW flatwater kayaking bucket list.

Where can you go to admire the glittering city lights and iconic bridges of Portland, Oregon, paddle around an island, see incredible floating homes, all with the added chance of observing osprey, eagles, and even river otters? Look no further than the Willamette River.

The Pacific Northwest is one of the most beautiful places in the world to go flatwater kayaking. And whether you’re a visitor to the area or a resident, there are also many great places to rent a kayak within one hour of Portland, Oregon.

Need a kayaking spot within about 30 minutes of Portland, Oregon? One those staple always-a-good-time paddling experiences, with the ease of on-water kayak and SUP rentals, and a dynamite view of Mt. St. Helens on a clear sky day? Look no further that Scappoose Bay.

Basalt rocky formations, cool little channels to explore, and the chance to spot osprey, bald eagles, river otters, and more– all just a short, easy drive south of Portland, Oregon.