See a photo journey of our picturesque paddling adventure at Trillium Lake, and learn tips for a seamless paddling adventure amidst the tranquil alpine lakes of Mt. Hood National Forest.

If you’ve ever wondered how to get to the beautiful basalt rock formations of the Willamette Narrows, and if you have the right kayak boat and skill level for the journey, you’ve come to the right place.

Think you’re ready to join the folding Oru kayak craze? Ask yourself these 5 key questions first about usage, portability, budget, skill level, and durability to make a well-informed buying decision.

See the stunning new green Oru Inlet kayak through captivating photos and insights from a kayaking adventure at Scappoose Bay, near Portland, Oregon.

Keep your Oru Kayak in peak condition with proper maintenance. Follow our tips to prolong its lifespan and help ensure top performance on your paddling adventures.

The Oru Inlet and Beach LT kayak models are both foldable, designed for calm water use, and accommodate a single person paddler. But which is the best one to buy for you?

Oru Kayak offers six folding kayak models, but we view two as great head-to-head options for single person flat water kayakers: the upgraded Lake Sport model and popular Inlet design.

An in-depth, two-year review of the folding Oru Inlet kayak’s pros & cons & important factors to consider before buying this boat.

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.

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.

We’re big fans of Hipcamp, especially when unique, private locations are the primary search criteria. And for recreational kayakers? Check that “paddling” activity box on filtered search to see available spots that provide unique water routes – right from your tent, cabin, yurt, or treehouse.

In the market for a folding kayak, but you want to see it in the trunk of a vehicle? By popular demand, here are some pics of the Oru Inlet kayak folded up and in the back of my Toyota RAV4, a compact SUV.

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.

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.

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.

Fairings are durable, riveted polyethylene sleeves that help streamline the Oru Inlet kayak and protect the ends from scratches and scrapes. If you discover your fairings are damaged on your Oru Inlet, here’s how to replace them.