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A Conversation About Life in Skamokawa with Irene Martin

A Conversation About Life in Skamokawa with Irene Martin

Photo above shows part of the town of Skamokawa ("ska-MOCK–a-way") provided by Road Scholar participants in 2023.   This season’s 2023 newsletter includes a local spotlight section with content graciously provided by local historian and award-winning author,...

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Where is Skamokawa and Why is it a Haven for Kayaking?

Where is Skamokawa and Why is it a Haven for Kayaking?

Co-written by Amber Siefer and Andrew Emlen. Columbia River Kayaking was founded in 2007 to provide educational tours of the Columbia River estuary where the river, which begins its journey in Canada more than 1,200 miles away, empties into the northern Pacific Ocean....

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The Sea Lions of Moolhool

The Sea Lions of Moolhool

Part of our CRK crew paddled the Lower Grays River in January 2022 and got to share the river with California Sea Lions feasting on the last of the recent smelt run. 

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What to Bring to Your CRK Program

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...

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Andrew Emlen

OWNER, NATURALIST, GUIDE, ROLLING COACH, WILDLIFE WHISPERERAndrew holds a Masters degree in Environmental Education, and has been leading kayaking trips in Skamokawa since Skamokawa Center first opened in 1998. The quintessential renaissance man, Andrew can identify...

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