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Kayak Rental, Oregon, Washington, Wildlife

Portland kayaking: Where to rent, launch, and paddle [2026]

Kayak Rental, Oregon, Washington, Wildlife

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.

Kayak Rental, Oregon, Washington, Wildlife

Kayak Routes, Washington, Oregon, Guided Tours, Kayak Rental, Sea Kayaking

Top kayaking adventures in the Pacific Northwest [REVIEW]

Kayak Routes, Washington, Oregon, Guided Tours, Kayak Rental, Sea Kayaking

Explore my top 14 unforgettable flatwater kayaking experiences in the Pacific Northwest region, perfect for creating lasting memories.

Kayak Routes, Washington, Oregon, Guided Tours, Kayak Rental, Sea Kayaking

Oregon, Clear Kayaks, Guided Tours

Night

Wallowa Lake night kayaking tour [REVIEW]

Oregon, Clear Kayaks, Guided Tours

Night

Paddling across the glacier-clear waters of Eastern Oregon in a clear-bottom kayak under a sky full of stars is an unforgettable adventure.

Oregon, Clear Kayaks, Guided Tours

Night

Oregon, Clear Kayaks, Mountain View, Kayak Rental

Clear bottom kayak in Joseph, Oregon

Oregon, Clear Kayaks, Mountain View, Kayak Rental

Have you ever wanted to paddle over Glacier-clear waters on a glass-bottom kayak? Learn about a spectacular location in the Pacific Northwest.

Oregon, Clear Kayaks, Mountain View, Kayak Rental

Lifestyle, Oru Inlet, Oregon

Oru Inlet

Floating home cabin for rent [REVIEW]

Lifestyle, Oru Inlet, Oregon

Oru Inlet

Check out photos of a charming houseboat cabin rental in Oregon for your next kayaking adventure.

Lifestyle, Oru Inlet, Oregon

Oru Inlet

Oregon, Events, Kayak Rental, Kayak Routes, Conservation, Wildlife

Multi-day paddle & camp on the Willamette River, Oregon

Oregon, Events, Kayak Rental, Kayak Routes, Conservation, Wildlife

Two days, 70 paddlers, nearly 30 miles of paddling, and an island camp-out on the Willamette River Trail in Oregon.

Oregon, Events, Kayak Rental, Kayak Routes, Conservation, Wildlife

Kayak and fish at Henry Hagg Lake, Oregon

Lakes, Oregon, Fishing

Oru Lake

Kayak and fish at Henry Hagg Lake, Oregon

Lakes, Oregon, Fishing

Oru Lake

Explore Henry Hagg Lake: your ultimate guide for kayaking, fishing, and hiking. Enjoy nature and outdoor activities in Oregon.

Lakes, Oregon, Fishing

Oru Lake

Kayak Routes, Kayak Rental, Oregon, Lakes, Oru Inlet

Oru experiences, Oru Inlet

Lost Lake, Oregon: Plan your kayak trip

Kayak Routes, Kayak Rental, Oregon, Lakes, Oru Inlet

Oru experiences, Oru Inlet

Plan your kayaking trip to Lost Lake, Oregon with our comprehensive guide. Find details on rentals, directions, parking, seasonal tips, and local wildlife.

Kayak Routes, Kayak Rental, Oregon, Lakes, Oru Inlet

Oru experiences, Oru Inlet

Would you buy this 325k floating home for sale? [Portland]

Lifestyle, Oregon

Floating Homes

Would you buy this 325k floating home for sale? [Portland]

Lifestyle, Oregon

Floating Homes

Tour a $325,000 floating home for sale outside Portland, Oregon, and see what Pacific Northwest water living has to offer kayakers.

Lifestyle, Oregon

Floating Homes

3 easy, no-stress spots to kayak this weekend [Portland]

Oregon, Kayak Rental, Kayak Routes

Oru Inlet, Oru experiences

3 easy, no-stress spots to kayak this weekend [Portland]

Oregon, Kayak Rental, Kayak Routes

Oru Inlet, Oru experiences

Discover 3 easy, no-stress places to kayak this weekend: Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Scappoose Bay, and Tualatin River. Kayak rentals available.

Oregon, Kayak Rental, Kayak Routes

Oru Inlet, Oru experiences

Oru Lake Sport first paddle: Tualatin River kayaking

Oru Inlet, Oregon, Kayak Routes

Oru Lake, Portability, Oru experiences

Oru Lake Sport first paddle: Tualatin River kayaking

Oru Inlet, Oregon, Kayak Routes

Oru Lake, Portability, Oru experiences

Photo journey of our Oru kayak paddling experience on the Tualatin River in Tigard, Oregon.

Oru Inlet, Oregon, Kayak Routes

Oru Lake, Portability, Oru experiences

Guided Tours, Washington, Oregon, Idaho

10 guided kayak tours we want to do in 2024 [Pacific Northwest]

Guided Tours, Washington, Oregon, Idaho

Uncover captivating Viator guided kayaking tours in the Pacific Northwest, featuring unique routes, wildlife observations, and stunning scenery.

Guided Tours, Washington, Oregon, Idaho

Oregon

Can you kayak on Crater Lake? Rules & facts

Oregon

Can you paddle the deepest lake in America? Learn about the kayaking rules for visiting Crater Lake in Oregon, as well as history, facts & stats on this national landmark.

Oregon

Discover for yourself how kayaking can bring greater mindfulness, joy, health, gratitude, and community – just like we did.

What will you find out there?

Person in a kayak on a calm lake holding a paddle overhead, with fog and trees in the background.

A scenic view of a lake surrounded by lush green trees with mountains in the background and partly cloudy sky.

A person's hand touching the water's surface near a yellow kayak, with a paddle visible in the background.

Person kayaking on a lake surrounded by mountains with cloudy sky.

Explore rivers near Portland, Oregon

If you’re a passionate recreational kayaker like us, you’re likely always on the pursuit of new destinations to explore by water. Go flat water kayak on some of the most popular river destinations near Portland, Oregon.

LEARN ABOUT RIVERS

View from a blue kayak on a river with bridges overhead and city buildings in the background.

Oru kayak relax calm water trillium lake mt hood with lake kayaking

Oregon kayaking

Discover for yourself how kayaking can bring greater mindfulness, joy, health, gratitude, and community – just like we did.

What will you find out there?

Explore rivers near Portland, Oregon

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