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

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Kayak Rental, Oregon, Washington, Wildlife
The $5 gift that will SAVE your next kayak adventure
Accessories, Buying Guide, Washington, Lifestyle, Kayak Rental
The $5 gift that will SAVE your next kayak adventure
Accessories, Buying Guide, Washington, Lifestyle, Kayak Rental

We were stepping out of the kayaks onto the floating dock when my husband’s car key fob slipped out of his shorts pocket. No splash, no warning, just gone.

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Accessories, Buying Guide, Washington, Lifestyle, Kayak Rental
Top kayaking adventures in the Pacific Northwest [REVIEW]
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.

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Kayak Routes, Washington, Oregon, Guided Tours, Kayak Rental, Sea Kayaking
Wallowa Lake night kayaking tour [REVIEW]
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.

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Oregon, Clear Kayaks, Guided Tours
Night
Clear bottom kayak in Joseph, Oregon
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.

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Oregon, Clear Kayaks, Mountain View, Kayak Rental
Floating home cabin for rent [REVIEW]
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.

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Lifestyle, Oru Inlet, Oregon
Oru Inlet
Whidbey Island kayaking tour [REVIEW]
Washington, Sea Kayaking, Guided Tours
Whidbey Island kayaking tour [REVIEW]
Washington, Sea Kayaking, Guided Tours

Follow our visual journey and kayak tour review of Bowman Bay in Deception Pass State Park on the Puget Sound, Washington.

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Washington, Sea Kayaking, Guided Tours
Multi-day paddle & camp on the Willamette River, Oregon
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.

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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.

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Lakes, Oregon, Fishing
Oru Lake
Lost Lake, Oregon: Plan your kayak trip
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.

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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.

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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.

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Oregon, Kayak Rental, Kayak Routes
Oru Inlet, Oru experiences
Sea kayaking on San Juan Island, Washington [REVIEW]
Sea Kayaking, Guided Tours, Washington, Wildlife, Guest Post
Sea kayaking on San Juan Island, Washington [REVIEW]
Sea Kayaking, Guided Tours, Washington, Wildlife, Guest Post

In this guest post, Megan recounts her San Juan Island adventure, featuring a sea kayaking tour, speed boat ride, and wildlife encounters with seals and sea lions.

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Sea Kayaking, Guided Tours, Washington, Wildlife, Guest Post

Observe bald eagles from your boat

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

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