Columbia River Kayaking
Exploring the Lower Columbia River and Beyond
Two wildlife refuges.
Right in our own back yard.
Our tours and lessons are available for beginner through advanced
levels. We know the places – serene sloughs, swimming holes, places to watch the salmon returning to the streams in which they were hatched, gently swirling eddies to learn in, and scenic wide open channels.
Meet CRK
Since 2007:
√ Providing place-based educational experiences and safe, enjoyable outdoor and paddlesports opportunities.
√ Fostering skill-development and adventure.
√ While looking after of our people and our environment.
Kayaking the Lower Gorge
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THREE TREE POINTFriend and photographer, Stephanie Rennpage, made this short clip of this tour in June 2021. Accompanying limerick provided by friend, Andree T.: In Washington’s a town called Skamokawa said to be quite a kayaker hide-away. Round the sloughs they can...
CRK is Seeking a Medical Advisor
CRK is Seeking a Medical Advisor Our existing advisor is retiring and we are in need of a new advisor starting this 2021 season. Columbia River Kayaking ("CRK"), a small sea kayaking business based in Skamokawa, WA, seeks a volunteer consulting physician in order to...
What to Bring to Your CRK Program
June-September:One quart plastic water bottle (full)Lunch, snacksSunscreen and lip protectionSunglasses with strapHat for rain and sunNon-cotton shirts (2) for layering (wool, pile, polypro, other synthetic)Non-cotton pants (nylon, wool, spandex, fleece)Eyeglass...