Custom Full Day Tour 06/02/2022 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Saturday Mini Tour 06/04/2022 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Grays Bay Full Day Tour 06/05/2022 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wildlife Refuge Full Day Tour 06/08/2022 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Custom Class 06/10/2022 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Cliffs of Cathlamet Full Day Tour 06/10/2022 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Road Scholar Program #2288 06/05/2022 - 06/10/2022
Paddle along the basalt cliffs, Sitka spruce swamps, and tidal marshes of the Columbia River estuary with experts as you improve your kayak technique and learn about this grand region.
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Saturday Mini Tour 06/11/2022 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Baker Bay: Sand and East Sand Island Full Day+ Tour 06/11/2022 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wildlife Refuge Full Day Tour 06/11/2022 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Welch Island Full Day Tour 06/12/2022 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Greenland Paddle Carving Class 06/12/2022 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
North Shore Half Day Tour 06/13/2022 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Price Island Half Day Tour 06/13/2022 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Three Tree Point Full Day Tour 06/14/2022 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Pillar Rock Full Day Tour 06/15/2022 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Moolhool/Lower Grays River Full Day Tour 06/16/2022 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Saturday Mini Tour 06/18/2022 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Grays Bay Full Day Tour 06/18/2022 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Skamokawa to Astoria Full Day++ Tour 06/19/2022 6:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Road Scholar Program #2288 06/19/2022 - 06/24/2022
Paddle along the basalt cliffs, Sitka spruce swamps, and tidal marshes of the Columbia River estuary with experts as you improve your kayak technique and learn about this grand region.
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Rolling Class 06/25/2022 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Saturday Mini Tour 06/25/2022 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Welch Island Full Day Tour 06/26/2022 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wildlife Refuge Full Day Tour 06/26/2022 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
North Shore Half Day Tour 06/27/2022 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Custom Half Day+ Tour 06/28/2022 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Custom Half Day+ Tour 06/29/2022 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Pillar Rock Full Day Tour 06/30/2022 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Moolhool/Lower Grays River Full Day Tour 07/01/2022 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Moolhool/Lower Grays River Full Day Tour 07/02/2022 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wildlife Refuge Full Day Tour 07/06/2022 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Price Island Half Day Tour 07/08/2022 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Road Scholar Program #2288 07/03/2022 - 07/08/2022
Paddle along the basalt cliffs, Sitka spruce swamps, and tidal marshes of the Columbia River estuary with experts as you improve your kayak technique and learn about this grand region.
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Saturday Mini Tour 07/09/2022 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Skamokawa Creek Half Day Tour 07/09/2022 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Rolling Class 07/09/2022 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Cliffs of Cathlamet Full Day Tour 07/09/2022 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wildlife Refuge Full Day Tour 07/10/2022 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Intro to Kayaking Class 07/11/2022 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Baker Bay: Sand and East Sand Island Full Day+ Tour 07/11/2022 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Welch Island Full Day Tour 07/11/2022 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wildlife Refuge Full Day Tour 07/12/2022 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
North Shore Half Day Tour 07/13/2022 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Three Tree Point Full Day Tour 07/14/2022 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Moolhool/Lower Grays River Full Day Tour 07/15/2022 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Moolhool/Lower Grays River Full Day Tour 07/16/2022 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Private Half Day Tour 07/20/2022 7:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Price Island Half Day Tour 07/22/2022 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Private Full Day Tour 07/22/2022 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Road Scholar Program #2288 07/17/2022 - 07/22/2022
Paddle along the basalt cliffs, Sitka spruce swamps, and tidal marshes of the Columbia River estuary with experts as you improve your kayak technique and learn about this grand region.
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Skamokawa Creek Half Day Tour 07/23/2022 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Saturday Mini Tour 07/23/2022 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Cliffs of Cathlamet Full Day Tour 07/23/2022 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Rolling Class 07/23/2022 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Wildlife Refuge Full Day Tour 07/24/2022 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Intro to Kayaking Class 07/24/2022 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wildlife Refuge Full Day Tour 07/25/2022 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Welch Island Full Day Tour 07/26/2022 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
North Shore Half Day Tour 07/27/2022 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Price Island Half Day Tour 07/27/2022 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
North Shore Half Day Tour 07/28/2022 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Three Tree Point Full Day Tour 07/29/2022 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Saturday Mini Tour 07/30/2022 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Brookfield Full Day Tour 07/30/2022 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Moolhool/Lower Grays River Full Day Tour 07/31/2022 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Moolhool/Lower Grays River Full Day Tour 08/01/2022 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Grays Bay Full Day Tour 08/04/2022 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wildlife Refuge Full Day Tour 08/05/2022 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Kayak Camp for Women Class Day 1 08/05/2022 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Intro to Kayaking Class 08/06/2022 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wildlife Refuge Full Day Tour 08/06/2022 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Kayak Camp for Women Class Day 2 08/06/2022 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Kayak Camp for Women Class Day 3 08/07/2022 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Cliffs of Cathlamet Full Day Tour 08/07/2022 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
North Shore Half Day Tour 08/12/2022 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Road Scholar Program #2288 08/07/2022 - 08/12/2022
Paddle along the basalt cliffs, Sitka spruce swamps, and tidal marshes of the Columbia River estuary with experts as you improve your kayak technique and learn about this grand region.
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Custom Full Day Tour 08/13/2022 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Saturday Mini Tour 08/13/2022 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Custom Full Day Tour 08/14/2022 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Moolhool/Lower Grays River Full Day Tour 08/14/2022 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Grays Bay Full Day Tour 08/17/2022 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Grays Bay Full Day Tour 08/18/2022 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Grays Bay Full Day Tour 08/19/2022 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Kayak Camp for Women Class Day 1 08/19/2022 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Price Island Half Day Tour 08/20/2022 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Rolling Class 08/20/2022 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Kayak Camp for Women Class Day 2 08/20/2022 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday Mini Tour 08/20/2022 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Skamokawa Creek Half Day Tour 08/21/2022 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Kayak Camp for Women Class Day 3 08/21/2022 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
North Shore Half Day Tour 08/26/2022 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Road Scholar Program #2288 08/21/2022 - 08/26/2022
Paddle along the basalt cliffs, Sitka spruce swamps, and tidal marshes of the Columbia River estuary with experts as you improve your kayak technique and learn about this grand region.
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North Shore Half Day Tour 08/27/2022 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Saturday Mini Tour 08/27/2022 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Three Tree Point Full Day Tour 08/28/2022 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Brookfield Full Day Tour 08/29/2022 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Moolhool/Lower Grays River Full Day Tour 08/30/2022 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Moolhool/Lower Grays River Full Day Tour 08/31/2022 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Saturday Mini Tour 09/03/2022 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Grays Bay Full Day Tour 09/03/2022 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Skamokawa Creek Half Day Tour 09/04/2022 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Skamokawa Creek Half Day Tour 09/05/2022 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Wildlife Refuge Full Day Tour 09/09/2022 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Road Scholar Program #2288 09/04/2022 - 09/09/2022
Paddle along the basalt cliffs, Sitka spruce swamps, and tidal marshes of the Columbia River estuary with experts as you improve your kayak technique and learn about this grand region.
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North Shore Half Day Tour 09/10/2022 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Saturday Mini Tour 09/10/2022 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Price Island Half Day Tour 09/10/2022 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Three Tree Point Full Day Tour 09/11/2022 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Brookfield Full Day Tour 09/12/2022 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Moolhool/Lower Grays River Full Day Tour 09/13/2022 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Moolhool/Lower Grays River Full Day Tour 09/14/2022 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Private Class 09/15/2022 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Greenland Paddle Carving Class 09/16/2022 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday Mini Tour 09/17/2022 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Rolling Class 09/17/2022 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Custom Full Day Tour 09/17/2022 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Greenland Paddle Carving Class 09/17/2022 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Skamokawa Creek Half Day Tour 09/18/2022 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Skamokawa Creek Half Day Tour 09/20/2022 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Cliffs of Cathlamet Full Day Tour 09/20/2022 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Intro to Kayaking Class 09/21/2022 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Welch Island Full Day Tour 09/23/2022 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Road Scholar Program #2288 09/18/2022 - 09/23/2022
Paddle along the basalt cliffs, Sitka spruce swamps, and tidal marshes of the Columbia River estuary with experts as you improve your kayak technique and learn about this grand region.
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Baker Bay: Sand and East Sand Island Full Day+ Tour 09/24/2022 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wildlife Refuge Full Day Tour 09/24/2022 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Saturday Mini Tour 09/24/2022 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
North Shore Half Day Tour 09/25/2022 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Price Island Half Day Tour 09/25/2022 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
North Shore Half Day Tour 09/26/2022 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Three Tree Point Full Day Tour 09/27/2022 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Three Tree Point Full Day Tour 09/28/2022 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Moolhool/Lower Grays River Full Day Tour 09/29/2022 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Moolhool/Lower Grays River Full Day Tour 09/30/2022 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Skamokawa Creek Half Day Tour 10/04/2022 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Private Price Island Half Day Tour 10/05/2022 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Road Scholar Program #2288 10/02/2022 - 10/07/2022
Paddle along the basalt cliffs, Sitka spruce swamps, and tidal marshes of the Columbia River estuary with experts as you improve your kayak technique and learn about this grand region.
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Welch Island Full Day Tour 10/08/2022 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Saturday Mini Tour 10/08/2022 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Price Island Half Day Tour 10/09/2022 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
North Shore Half Day Tour 10/10/2022 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Price Island Half Day Tour 10/10/2022 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
North Shore Half Day Tour 10/11/2022 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Three Tree Point Full Day Tour 10/12/2022 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Brookfield Full Day Tour 10/13/2022 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Moolhool/Lower Grays River Full Day Tour 10/14/2022 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Moolhool/Lower Grays River Full Day Tour 10/15/2022 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wildlife Refuge Full Day Tour 10/16/2022 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wildlife Refuge Full Day Tour 10/17/2022 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Price Island Half Day Tour 10/18/2022 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Skamokawa Creek Half Day Tour 10/19/2022 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Cliffs of Cathlamet Full Day Tour 10/19/2022 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wildlife Refuge Full Day Tour 10/20/2022 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wildlife Refuge Full Day Tour 10/21/2022 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Saturday Mini Tour 10/22/2022 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Welch Island Full Day Tour 10/22/2022 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Welch Island Full Day Tour 10/23/2022 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wildlife Refuge Full Day Tour 10/24/2022 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wildlife Refuge Full Day Tour 10/25/2022 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
North Shore Half Day Tour 10/26/2022 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Three Tree Point Full Day Tour 10/27/2022 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Brookfield Full Day Tour 10/28/2022 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Moolhool/Lower Grays River Full Day Tour 10/29/2022 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Saturday Mini Tour 10/29/2022 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
FULL Greenland Paddle Carving Class 03/04/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Gear up early beginning in March 2023, by carving your very own Greenland paddle with resident expert Don Beale. Greenland paddles have a narrower blade which makes for a smoother stroke, less resistance and fatigue. More Info/Booking.
Sea Kayak Safety & Rescue Training - CRK Crew 03/18/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
This course focuses on training you and raising your safety awareness for yourself and others in sheltered but dynamic water.
Annual CRK BBQ and Shop Spring Cleaning 03/19/2023 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Volunteer with our CRK crew at our annual shop and equipment spring cleaning, and enjoy some delicious BBQ. More Info/Booking
Welch Island Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 03/20/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Welch Island is at the upstream end of the Lewis and Clark National Wildlife Refuge, directly across the river from our shop. We will time this trip with the tide so that we round the downstream end up the island right at low slack water, and then ride the incoming tide up the west facing side of the island. More Info/Booking.
Three Tree Point Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 03/21/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Brookfield, Bayview, Rockland, Glenella - the shores of the Columbia were once lined with river towns that are no longer. On this loop down river from Skamokawa you can get a feel for how this area was during its heyday when 39 salmon canneries were in operation on the Lower Columbia, and note how nature has reclaimed it since it was abandoned in the 1930s. More Info/Booking.
Three Tree Point Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 03/22/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Brookfield, Bayview, Rockland, Glenella - the shores of the Columbia were once lined with river towns that are no longer. On this loop down river from Skamokawa you can get a feel for how this area was during its heyday when 39 salmon canneries were in operation on the Lower Columbia, and note how nature has reclaimed it since it was abandoned in the 1930s. More Info/Booking.
Brookfield Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 03/23/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
This tour is an out and back from our shop in Skamokawa. We will paddle down river as far as the site of the former town of Brookfield, passing the former town sites of Bayview, Rockland, Glenella. More Info/Booking.
Moolhool/Lower Grays River Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 03/24/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
This is a quiet full day tour that stays entirely within the protected waters of Grays River, known by the Chinookan name "Moolhool". We will wind down the lower reaches of the river through scattered farms and homes, with the banks becoming mostly forested as we reach the Sitka spruce swamp preserves owned by the Columbia Land Trust. More Info/Booking.
CRK Open House 03/25/2023 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
More details coming soon!
Grays Bay Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 03/26/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Our paddle begins in protected Deep River before winding out to the bay, where we will have our choice of lunch sites based on how far the group wants to go and what they wish to see. Here the Columbia broadens to eight miles across, yet our trip along the forested shoreline of the bay is protected from most winds. More Info/Booking.
Wildlife Refuge Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 03/27/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
This tour is good for beginner and intermediate paddlers and explores a large part of the Julia Butler Hansen National Wildlife Refuge for the Columbian White-tailed Deer. Depending on the tides, this can be a one-way trip that begins in protected Elochoman Slough. More Info/Booking.
Wildlife Refuge Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 03/28/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
This tour is good for beginner and intermediate paddlers and explores a large part of the Julia Butler Hansen National Wildlife Refuge for the Columbian White-tailed Deer. Depending on the tides, this can be a one-way trip that begins in protected Elochoman Slough. More Info/Booking.
Wildlife Refuge Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 03/29/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
This tour is good for beginner and intermediate paddlers and explores a large part of the Julia Butler Hansen National Wildlife Refuge for the Columbian White-tailed Deer. Depending on the tides, this can be a one-way trip that begins in protected Elochoman Slough. More Info/Booking.
Wildlife Refuge Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 03/30/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
This tour is good for beginner and intermediate paddlers and explores a large part of the Julia Butler Hansen National Wildlife Refuge for the Columbian White-tailed Deer. Depending on the tides, this can be a one-way trip that begins in protected Elochoman Slough. More Info/Booking.
Wildlife Refuge Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 03/31/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
This tour is good for beginner and intermediate paddlers and explores a large part of the Julia Butler Hansen National Wildlife Refuge for the Columbian White-tailed Deer. Depending on the tides, this can be a one-way trip that begins in protected Elochoman Slough. More Info/Booking.
Smooth and Easy Mini Tour (Level I) 9:30 am 04/01/2023 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
This two hour tour begins and ends at the Elochoman Marina in Cathlamet and follows along the Elochoman Slough between the Hunting Islands and the Washington mainland. Only double kayaks are used, making for a carefree, gentle, and stable paddle for everyone. More Info/Booking.
Smooth and Easy Mini Tour (Level I) 12:30 pm 04/01/2023 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
This two hour tour begins and ends at the Elochoman Marina in Cathlamet and follows along the Elochoman Slough between the Hunting Islands and the Washington mainland. Only double kayaks are used, making for a carefree, gentle, and stable paddle for everyone. More Info/Booking.
Cliffs of Cathlamet/Lower Gorge Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 04/01/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Paddle along the basalt cliffs of the Lower Gorge near Cathlamet, where waterfalls cascade ninety feet into the Columbia. Weather permitting, we may cross Cathlamet channel on the return trip to make a loop through the homes and farms of Birnie Slough before crossing back to Cathlamet. More Info/Booking.
Wildlife Refuge Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 04/02/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
This tour is good for beginner and intermediate paddlers and explores a large part of the Julia Butler Hansen National Wildlife Refuge for the Columbian White-tailed Deer. Depending on the tides, this can be a one-way trip that begins in protected Elochoman Slough. More Info/Booking.
Welch Island Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 04/03/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Welch Island is at the upstream end of the Lewis and Clark National Wildlife Refuge, directly across the river from our shop. We will time this trip with the tide so that we round the downstream end up the island right at low slack water, and then ride the incoming tide up the west facing side of the island. More Info/Booking.
Price Island Half Day Tour (Level I-II) 04/04/2023 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Price Island is part of the Julia Butler Hansen National Wildlife Refuge, and is located right at the mouth of Skamokawa Creek. We will paddle up protected Steamboat Slough, leaving from our dock at the old steamboat landing and general store building and into the Wildlife Refuge. More Info/Booking
North Shore Half Day Tour (Level I-II) 04/05/2023 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
This is the half day version of our popular Three Tree Point tour. We'll leave from our dock and paddle downstream along the north shore of the river, past Vista Park and the site of the long gone Bayview, WA. More Info/Booking.
Three Tree Point Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 04/06/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Brookfield, Bayview, Rockland, Glenella - the shores of the Columbia were once lined with river towns that are no longer. On this loop down river from Skamokawa you can get a feel for how this area was during its heyday when 39 salmon canneries were in operation on the Lower Columbia, and note how nature has reclaimed it since it was abandoned in the 1930s. More Info/Booking.
Brookfield Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 04/07/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
This tour is an out and back from our shop in Skamokawa. We will paddle down river as far as the site of the former town of Brookfield, passing the former town sites of Bayview, Rockland, Glenella. More Info/Booking.
Moolhool/Lower Grays River Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 04/08/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
This is a quiet full day tour that stays entirely within the protected waters of Grays River, known by the Chinookan name "Moolhool". We will wind down the lower reaches of the river through scattered farms and homes, with the banks becoming mostly forested as we reach the Sitka spruce swamp preserves owned by the Columbia Land Trust. More Info/Booking.
Smooth and Easy Mini Tour (Level I) 3:00 pm 04/08/2023 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
This two hour tour begins and ends at the Elochoman Marina in Cathlamet and follows along the Elochoman Slough between the Hunting Islands and the Washington mainland. Only double kayaks are used, making for a carefree, gentle, and stable paddle for everyone. More Info/Booking.
Moolhool/Lower Grays River Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 04/09/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
This is a quiet full day tour that stays entirely within the protected waters of Grays River, known by the Chinookan name "Moolhool". We will wind down the lower reaches of the river through scattered farms and homes, with the banks becoming mostly forested as we reach the Sitka spruce swamp preserves owned by the Columbia Land Trust. More Info/Booking.
Grays Bay Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 04/11/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Our paddle begins in protected Deep River before winding out to the bay, where we will have our choice of lunch sites based on how far the group wants to go and what they wish to see. Here the Columbia broadens to eight miles across, yet our trip along the forested shoreline of the bay is protected from most winds. More Info/Booking.
Wildlife Refuge Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 04/12/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
This tour is good for beginner and intermediate paddlers and explores a large part of the Julia Butler Hansen National Wildlife Refuge for the Columbian White-tailed Deer. Depending on the tides, this can be a one-way trip that begins in protected Elochoman Slough. More Info/Booking.
Wildlife Refuge Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 04/13/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
This tour is good for beginner and intermediate paddlers and explores a large part of the Julia Butler Hansen National Wildlife Refuge for the Columbian White-tailed Deer. Depending on the tides, this can be a one-way trip that begins in protected Elochoman Slough. More Info/Booking.
Wildlife Refuge Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 04/14/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
This tour is good for beginner and intermediate paddlers and explores a large part of the Julia Butler Hansen National Wildlife Refuge for the Columbian White-tailed Deer. Depending on the tides, this can be a one-way trip that begins in protected Elochoman Slough. More Info/Booking.
Price Island Half Day Tour (Level I-II) 04/15/2023 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Price Island is part of the Julia Butler Hansen National Wildlife Refuge, and is located right at the mouth of Skamokawa Creek. We will paddle up protected Steamboat Slough, leaving from our dock at the old steamboat landing and general store building and into the Wildlife Refuge. More Info/Booking
Smooth and Easy Mini Tour (Level I) 10:30 am 04/15/2023 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
This two hour tour begins and ends at the Elochoman Marina in Cathlamet and follows along the Elochoman Slough between the Hunting Islands and the Washington mainland. Only double kayaks are used, making for a carefree, gentle, and stable paddle for everyone. More Info/Booking.
Price Island Half Day Tour (Level I-II) 04/16/2023 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Price Island is part of the Julia Butler Hansen National Wildlife Refuge, and is located right at the mouth of Skamokawa Creek. We will paddle up protected Steamboat Slough, leaving from our dock at the old steamboat landing and general store building and into the Wildlife Refuge. More Info/Booking
Brookfield Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 04/21/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
This tour is an out and back from our shop in Skamokawa. We will paddle down river as far as the site of the former town of Brookfield, passing the former town sites of Bayview, Rockland, Glenella. More Info/Booking.
Lower Columbia Exploration 6 Day Program 04/16/2023 - 04/21/2023
Explore tidal waterways of the Lower Columbia River, including four days of kayaking, learning about local wildlife, botany, ecology, geology, and history from experienced naturalist guides.
More Info/Booking
Moolhool/Lower Grays River Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 04/22/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
This is a quiet full day tour that stays entirely within the protected waters of Grays River, known by the Chinookan name "Moolhool". We will wind down the lower reaches of the river through scattered farms and homes, with the banks becoming mostly forested as we reach the Sitka spruce swamp preserves owned by the Columbia Land Trust. More Info/Booking.
Smooth and Easy Mini Tour (Level I) 3:00 pm 04/22/2023 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
This two hour tour begins and ends at the Elochoman Marina in Cathlamet and follows along the Elochoman Slough between the Hunting Islands and the Washington mainland. Only double kayaks are used, making for a carefree, gentle, and stable paddle for everyone. More Info/Booking.
Moolhool/Lower Grays River Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 04/23/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
This is a quiet full day tour that stays entirely within the protected waters of Grays River, known by the Chinookan name "Moolhool". We will wind down the lower reaches of the river through scattered farms and homes, with the banks becoming mostly forested as we reach the Sitka spruce swamp preserves owned by the Columbia Land Trust. More Info/Booking.
Grays Bay Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 04/25/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Our paddle begins in protected Deep River before winding out to the bay, where we will have our choice of lunch sites based on how far the group wants to go and what they wish to see. Here the Columbia broadens to eight miles across, yet our trip along the forested shoreline of the bay is protected from most winds. More Info/Booking.
Wildlife Refuge Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 04/26/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
This tour is good for beginner and intermediate paddlers and explores a large part of the Julia Butler Hansen National Wildlife Refuge for the Columbian White-tailed Deer. Depending on the tides, this can be a one-way trip that begins in protected Elochoman Slough. More Info/Booking.
Wildlife Refuge Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 04/27/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
This tour is good for beginner and intermediate paddlers and explores a large part of the Julia Butler Hansen National Wildlife Refuge for the Columbian White-tailed Deer. Depending on the tides, this can be a one-way trip that begins in protected Elochoman Slough. More Info/Booking.
Wildlife Refuge Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 04/28/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
This tour is good for beginner and intermediate paddlers and explores a large part of the Julia Butler Hansen National Wildlife Refuge for the Columbian White-tailed Deer. Depending on the tides, this can be a one-way trip that begins in protected Elochoman Slough. More Info/Booking.
Intro to Kayaking Class 04/29/2023
This course gets the beginning kayak enthusiast off to a solid start. Preparation, gear, launching, basic boat control, stability, and potential hazards, plus tidal calculations and chart familiarity, wet exit and deep water reentry, refining strokes for efficiency and style, assisting a swimmer back into kayak, and more are covered.
Cliffs of Cathlamet/Lower Gorge Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 04/30/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Paddle along the basalt cliffs of the Lower Gorge near Cathlamet, where waterfalls cascade ninety feet into the Columbia. Weather permitting, we may cross Cathlamet channel on the return trip to make a loop through the homes and farms of Birnie Slough before crossing back to Cathlamet. More Info/Booking.
Three Tree Point Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 05/05/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Brookfield, Bayview, Rockland, Glenella - the shores of the Columbia were once lined with river towns that are no longer. On this loop down river from Skamokawa you can get a feel for how this area was during its heyday when 39 salmon canneries were in operation on the Lower Columbia, and note how nature has reclaimed it since it was abandoned in the 1930s. More Info/Booking.
Road Scholar Program #2288 04/30/2023 - 05/05/2023
Paddle along the basalt cliffs, Sitka spruce swamps, and tidal marshes of the Columbia River estuary with experts as you improve your kayak technique and learn about this grand region.
More Info/Book
Public Sea Kayak Safety & Rescue Training 04/30/2023
This course focuses on training you and raising your safety awareness for yourself and others in sheltered but dynamic water. More Info/Booking
Three Tree Point Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 05/06/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Brookfield, Bayview, Rockland, Glenella - the shores of the Columbia were once lined with river towns that are no longer. On this loop down river from Skamokawa you can get a feel for how this area was during its heyday when 39 salmon canneries were in operation on the Lower Columbia, and note how nature has reclaimed it since it was abandoned in the 1930s. More Info/Booking.
Smooth and Easy Mini Tour (Level I) 3 pm 05/06/2023 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
This two hour tour begins and ends at the Elochoman Marina in Cathlamet and follows along the Elochoman Slough between the Hunting Islands and the Washington mainland. Only double kayaks are used, making for a carefree, gentle, and stable paddle for everyone. More Info/Booking.
Moolhool/Lower Grays River Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 05/07/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
This is a quiet full day tour that stays entirely within the protected waters of Grays River, known by the Chinookan name "Moolhool". We will wind down the lower reaches of the river through scattered farms and homes, with the banks becoming mostly forested as we reach the Sitka spruce swamp preserves owned by the Columbia Land Trust. More Info/Booking.
Moolhool/Lower Grays River Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 05/08/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
This is a quiet full day tour that stays entirely within the protected waters of Grays River, known by the Chinookan name "Moolhool". We will wind down the lower reaches of the river through scattered farms and homes, with the banks becoming mostly forested as we reach the Sitka spruce swamp preserves owned by the Columbia Land Trust. More Info/Booking.
Grays Bay Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 05/10/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Our paddle begins in protected Deep River before winding out to the bay, where we will have our choice of lunch sites based on how far the group wants to go and what they wish to see. Here the Columbia broadens to eight miles across, yet our trip along the forested shoreline of the bay is protected from most winds. More Info/Booking.
Foundations of Kayaking 2 Day Class 05/11/2023 - 05/12/2023
This two-day class is perfect for paddlers who have completed our Intro to Kayaking class and/or for experienced paddlers who are ready for more coaching to help build on their existing skills. No matter what level, in this class you will further tune your awareness and your strokes, get more comfortable with capsize and re-entry, bracing, body-boat-blade awareness, and navigation. More Info/Booking.
Smooth and Easy Mini Tour (Level I) 9:00 am 05/13/2023 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
This two hour tour begins and ends at the Elochoman Marina in Cathlamet and follows along the Elochoman Slough between the Hunting Islands and the Washington mainland. Only double kayaks are used, making for a carefree, gentle, and stable paddle for everyone. More Info/Booking.
Wildlife Refuge Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 05/13/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
This tour is good for beginner and intermediate paddlers and explores a large part of the Julia Butler Hansen National Wildlife Refuge for the Columbian White-tailed Deer. Depending on the tides, this can be a one-way trip that begins in protected Elochoman Slough. More Info/Booking.
Smooth and Easy Mini Tour (Level I) 12:00 pm 05/13/2023 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
This two hour tour begins and ends at the Elochoman Marina in Cathlamet and follows along the Elochoman Slough between the Hunting Islands and the Washington mainland. Only double kayaks are used, making for a carefree, gentle, and stable paddle for everyone. More Info/Booking.
Price Island Half Day Tour (Level I-II) 9:00 am 05/14/2023 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Price Island is part of the Julia Butler Hansen National Wildlife Refuge, and is located right at the mouth of Skamokawa Creek. We will paddle up protected Steamboat Slough, leaving from our dock at the old steamboat landing and general store building and into the Wildlife Refuge. More Info/Booking
North Shore Half Day Tour (Level I-II) 05/19/2023 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
This is the half day version of our popular Three Tree Point tour. We'll leave from our dock and paddle downstream along the north shore of the river, past Vista Park and the site of the long gone Bayview, WA. More Info/Booking.
Road Scholar Program #2288 05/14/2023 - 05/19/2023
Paddle along the basalt cliffs, Sitka spruce swamps, and tidal marshes of the Columbia River estuary with experts as you improve your kayak technique and learn about this grand region.
More Info/Book
Intro to Kayaking Class 05/14/2023
This course gets the beginning kayak enthusiast off to a solid start. Preparation, gear, launching, basic boat control, stability, and potential hazards, plus tidal calculations and chart familiarity, wet exit and deep water reentry, refining strokes for efficiency and style, assisting a swimmer back into kayak, and more are covered.
Three Tree Point Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 05/20/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Brookfield, Bayview, Rockland, Glenella - the shores of the Columbia were once lined with river towns that are no longer. On this loop down river from Skamokawa you can get a feel for how this area was during its heyday when 39 salmon canneries were in operation on the Lower Columbia, and note how nature has reclaimed it since it was abandoned in the 1930s. More Info/Booking.
Smooth and Easy Mini Tour (Level I) 2:00 pm 05/20/2023 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
This two hour tour begins and ends at the Elochoman Marina in Cathlamet and follows along the Elochoman Slough between the Hunting Islands and the Washington mainland. Only double kayaks are used, making for a carefree, gentle, and stable paddle for everyone. More Info/Booking.
Brookfield Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 05/21/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
This tour is an out and back from our shop in Skamokawa. We will paddle down river as far as the site of the former town of Brookfield, passing the former town sites of Bayview, Rockland, Glenella. More Info/Booking.
Staff Training - tour reports and submitting invoices 05/21/2023 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
How to start and complete/closeout a tour, and the process for submitting your invoices, will be covered in this 2-hour paid training and lunch. This is also a chance to visit and have some fun, plus bring a favorite potluck dish to share if you want.
Moolhool/Lower Grays River Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 05/22/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
This is a quiet full day tour that stays entirely within the protected waters of Grays River, known by the Chinookan name "Moolhool". We will wind down the lower reaches of the river through scattered farms and homes, with the banks becoming mostly forested as we reach the Sitka spruce swamp preserves owned by the Columbia Land Trust. More Info/Booking.
Grays Bay Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 05/25/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Our paddle begins in protected Deep River before winding out to the bay, where we will have our choice of lunch sites based on how far the group wants to go and what they wish to see. Here the Columbia broadens to eight miles across, yet our trip along the forested shoreline of the bay is protected from most winds. More Info/Booking.
Private Custom Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 05/26/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
We offer custom, guided sea kayaking tours throughout the Lower Columbia River region for a variety of family, private, business and school groups. We’d love to work with you to craft a custom tour that meets the unique needs of your party. Start a tradition of a yearly kayak get together! More Info/Booking.
Smooth and Easy Mini Tour (Level I) 9 am 05/27/2023 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
This two hour tour begins and ends at the Elochoman Marina in Cathlamet and follows along the Elochoman Slough between the Hunting Islands and the Washington mainland. Only double kayaks are used, making for a carefree, gentle, and stable paddle for everyone. More Info/Booking.
Wildlife Refuge Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 05/27/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
This tour is good for beginner and intermediate paddlers and explores a large part of the Julia Butler Hansen National Wildlife Refuge for the Columbian White-tailed Deer. Depending on the tides, this can be a one-way trip that begins in protected Elochoman Slough. More Info/Booking.
Smooth and Easy Mini Tour (Level I) 12:00 pm 05/27/2023 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
This two hour tour begins and ends at the Elochoman Marina in Cathlamet and follows along the Elochoman Slough between the Hunting Islands and the Washington mainland. Only double kayaks are used, making for a carefree, gentle, and stable paddle for everyone. More Info/Booking.
Price Island Half Day Tour (Level I-II) 12:30 pm 06/02/2023 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Price Island is part of the Julia Butler Hansen National Wildlife Refuge, and is located right at the mouth of Skamokawa Creek. We will paddle up protected Steamboat Slough, leaving from our dock at the old steamboat landing and general store building and into the Wildlife Refuge. More Info/Booking
Road Scholar Program #2288 05/28/2023 - 06/02/2023
Paddle along the basalt cliffs, Sitka spruce swamps, and tidal marshes of the Columbia River estuary with experts as you improve your kayak technique and learn about this grand region.
More Info/Book
North Shore Half Day Tour (Level I-II) 06/03/2023 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
This is the half day version of our popular Three Tree Point tour. We'll leave from our dock and paddle downstream along the north shore of the river, past Vista Park and the site of the long gone Bayview, WA. More Info/Booking.
Price Island Half Day Tour (Level I-II) 1:30 pm 06/03/2023 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Price Island is part of the Julia Butler Hansen National Wildlife Refuge, and is located right at the mouth of Skamokawa Creek. We will paddle up protected Steamboat Slough, leaving from our dock at the old steamboat landing and general store building and into the Wildlife Refuge. More Info/Booking
Three Tree Point Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 06/04/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Brookfield, Bayview, Rockland, Glenella - the shores of the Columbia were once lined with river towns that are no longer. On this loop down river from Skamokawa you can get a feel for how this area was during its heyday when 39 salmon canneries were in operation on the Lower Columbia, and note how nature has reclaimed it since it was abandoned in the 1930s. More Info/Booking.
Brookfield Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 06/05/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
This tour is an out and back from our shop in Skamokawa. We will paddle down river as far as the site of the former town of Brookfield, passing the former town sites of Bayview, Rockland, Glenella. More Info/Booking.
Moolhool/Lower Grays River Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 06/06/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
This is a quiet full day tour that stays entirely within the protected waters of Grays River, known by the Chinookan name "Moolhool". We will wind down the lower reaches of the river through scattered farms and homes, with the banks becoming mostly forested as we reach the Sitka spruce swamp preserves owned by the Columbia Land Trust. More Info/Booking.
Grays Bay Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 06/08/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Our paddle begins in protected Deep River before winding out to the bay, where we will have our choice of lunch sites based on how far the group wants to go and what they wish to see. Here the Columbia broadens to eight miles across, yet our trip along the forested shoreline of the bay is protected from most winds. More Info/Booking.
Grays Bay Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 06/09/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Our paddle begins in protected Deep River before winding out to the bay, where we will have our choice of lunch sites based on how far the group wants to go and what they wish to see. Here the Columbia broadens to eight miles across, yet our trip along the forested shoreline of the bay is protected from most winds. More Info/Booking.
Wildlife Refuge Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 06/11/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
This tour is good for beginner and intermediate paddlers and explores a large part of the Julia Butler Hansen National Wildlife Refuge for the Columbian White-tailed Deer. Depending on the tides, this can be a one-way trip that begins in protected Elochoman Slough. More Info/Booking.
Big Babes in Boats 4 Day Kayak Camp for Women 06/08/2023 - 06/11/2023
This is a four-day women-only kayaking course exploring the protected areas of the Lower Columbia River. You will have the opportunity to escape your usual routine, explore two stunning national wildlife refuge areas and spend time reflecting with others. You don’t need to have previous sea kayaking experience. Your coach, Kyleen Austin, will help you develop your skills for paddling and navigating the tidal waters of this area. More Info/Booking
Welch Island Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 06/16/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Welch Island is at the upstream end of the Lewis and Clark National Wildlife Refuge, directly across the river from our shop. We will time this trip with the tide so that we round the downstream end up the island right at low slack water, and then ride the incoming tide up the west facing side of the island. More Info/Booking.
Road Scholar Program #2288 06/11/2023 - 06/16/2023
Paddle along the basalt cliffs, Sitka spruce swamps, and tidal marshes of the Columbia River estuary with experts as you improve your kayak technique and learn about this grand region.
More Info/Book
North Shore Half Day Tour (Level I-II) 06/17/2023 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
This is the half day version of our popular Three Tree Point tour. We'll leave from our dock and paddle downstream along the north shore of the river, past Vista Park and the site of the long gone Bayview, WA. More Info/Booking.
Smooth and Easy Mini Tour (Level I) 12:00 pm 06/17/2023 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
This two hour tour begins and ends at the Elochoman Marina in Cathlamet and follows along the Elochoman Slough between the Hunting Islands and the Washington mainland. Only double kayaks are used, making for a carefree, gentle, and stable paddle for everyone. More Info/Booking.
Smooth and Easy Mini Tour (Level I) 3:00 pm 06/17/2023 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
This two hour tour begins and ends at the Elochoman Marina in Cathlamet and follows along the Elochoman Slough between the Hunting Islands and the Washington mainland. Only double kayaks are used, making for a carefree, gentle, and stable paddle for everyone. More Info/Booking.
Three Tree Point Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 06/18/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Brookfield, Bayview, Rockland, Glenella - the shores of the Columbia were once lined with river towns that are no longer. On this loop down river from Skamokawa you can get a feel for how this area was during its heyday when 39 salmon canneries were in operation on the Lower Columbia, and note how nature has reclaimed it since it was abandoned in the 1930s. More Info/Booking.
Brookfield Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 06/19/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
This tour is an out and back from our shop in Skamokawa. We will paddle down river as far as the site of the former town of Brookfield, passing the former town sites of Bayview, Rockland, Glenella. More Info/Booking.
Moolhool/Lower Grays River Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 06/20/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
This is a quiet full day tour that stays entirely within the protected waters of Grays River, known by the Chinookan name "Moolhool". We will wind down the lower reaches of the river through scattered farms and homes, with the banks becoming mostly forested as we reach the Sitka spruce swamp preserves owned by the Columbia Land Trust. More Info/Booking.
Custom Private Multi-Day Tour 06/21/2023 - 06/23/2023
Smooth and Easy Mini Tour (Level I) 9:00 am 06/24/2023 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
This two hour tour begins and ends at the Elochoman Marina in Cathlamet and follows along the Elochoman Slough between the Hunting Islands and the Washington mainland. Only double kayaks are used, making for a carefree, gentle, and stable paddle for everyone. More Info/Booking.
Grays Bay Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 06/24/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Our paddle begins in protected Deep River before winding out to the bay, where we will have our choice of lunch sites based on how far the group wants to go and what they wish to see. Here the Columbia broadens to eight miles across, yet our trip along the forested shoreline of the bay is protected from most winds. More Info/Booking.
Smooth and Easy Mini Tour (Level I) 3:30 pm 06/24/2023 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
This two hour tour begins and ends at the Elochoman Marina in Cathlamet and follows along the Elochoman Slough between the Hunting Islands and the Washington mainland. Only double kayaks are used, making for a carefree, gentle, and stable paddle for everyone. More Info/Booking.
Private Full Day Tour 06/30/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
We offer custom, guided sea kayaking tours throughout the Lower Columbia River region for a variety of family, private, business and school groups. We’d love to work with you to craft a custom tour that meets the unique needs of your party. Start a tradition of a yearly kayak get together! More Info/Booking.
Road Scholar Program #2288 06/25/2023 - 06/30/2023
Paddle along the basalt cliffs, Sitka spruce swamps, and tidal marshes of the Columbia River estuary with experts as you improve your kayak technique and learn about this grand region.
More Info/Book
Smooth and Easy Mini Tour (Level I) 12 pm 07/01/2023 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
This two hour tour begins and ends at the Elochoman Marina in Cathlamet and follows along the Elochoman Slough between the Hunting Islands and the Washington mainland. Only double kayaks are used, making for a carefree, gentle, and stable paddle for everyone. More Info/Booking.
Price Island Half Day Tour (Level I-II) 12:30 pm 07/01/2023 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Price Island is part of the Julia Butler Hansen National Wildlife Refuge, and is located right at the mouth of Skamokawa Creek. We will paddle up protected Steamboat Slough, leaving from our dock at the old steamboat landing and general store building and into the Wildlife Refuge. More Info/Booking
Smooth and Easy Mini Tour (Level I) 3:00 pm 07/01/2023 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
This two hour tour begins and ends at the Elochoman Marina in Cathlamet and follows along the Elochoman Slough between the Hunting Islands and the Washington mainland. Only double kayaks are used, making for a carefree, gentle, and stable paddle for everyone. More Info/Booking.
North Shore Half Day Tour (Level I-II) 07/02/2023 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
This is the half day version of our popular Three Tree Point tour. We'll leave from our dock and paddle downstream along the north shore of the river, past Vista Park and the site of the long gone Bayview, WA. More Info/Booking.
Three Tree Point Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 07/03/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Brookfield, Bayview, Rockland, Glenella - the shores of the Columbia were once lined with river towns that are no longer. On this loop down river from Skamokawa you can get a feel for how this area was during its heyday when 39 salmon canneries were in operation on the Lower Columbia, and note how nature has reclaimed it since it was abandoned in the 1930s. More Info/Booking.
Brookfield Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 07/04/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
This tour is an out and back from our shop in Skamokawa. We will paddle down river as far as the site of the former town of Brookfield, passing the former town sites of Bayview, Rockland, Glenella. More Info/Booking.
Moolhool/Lower Grays River Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 07/05/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
This is a quiet full day tour that stays entirely within the protected waters of Grays River, known by the Chinookan name "Moolhool". We will wind down the lower reaches of the river through scattered farms and homes, with the banks becoming mostly forested as we reach the Sitka spruce swamp preserves owned by the Columbia Land Trust. More Info/Booking.
Moolhool/Lower Grays River Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 07/06/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
This is a quiet full day tour that stays entirely within the protected waters of Grays River, known by the Chinookan name "Moolhool". We will wind down the lower reaches of the river through scattered farms and homes, with the banks becoming mostly forested as we reach the Sitka spruce swamp preserves owned by the Columbia Land Trust. More Info/Booking.
Greenland Paddle Carving Class 07/07/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Gear up early beginning in March 2023, by carving your very own Greenland paddle with resident expert Don Beale. Greenland paddles have a narrower blade which makes for a smoother stroke, less resistance and fatigue. More Info/Booking.
Greenland Paddle Tour - Grays Bay 07/08/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
This tour is reserved for people who have carved and/or own a Beale Greenland Paddle
Price Island Half Day Tour (Level I-II) 11:30 am 07/14/2023 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Price Island is part of the Julia Butler Hansen National Wildlife Refuge, and is located right at the mouth of Skamokawa Creek. We will paddle up protected Steamboat Slough, leaving from our dock at the old steamboat landing and general store building and into the Wildlife Refuge. More Info/Booking
Road Scholar Program #2288 07/09/2023 - 07/14/2023
Paddle along the basalt cliffs, Sitka spruce swamps, and tidal marshes of the Columbia River estuary with experts as you improve your kayak technique and learn about this grand region.
More Info/Book
Rolling Class (Level II-III) 10 am 07/14/2023
The roll is the best self-rescue - in the event of an accidental capsize, rather than having to exit your boat and get chilled in cold water, you are quickly upright again and ready to paddle. With hands-on instruction and feedback, you will have the opportunity to practice the body mechanics of the hip snap and paddle sweep to get you on your way to a successful roll. More Info/Booking.
Wildlife Refuge Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 07/16/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
This tour is good for beginner and intermediate paddlers and explores a large part of the Julia Butler Hansen National Wildlife Refuge for the Columbian White-tailed Deer. Depending on the tides, this can be a one-way trip that begins in protected Elochoman Slough. More Info/Booking.
North Shore Half Day Tour (Level I-II) 07/17/2023 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
This is the half day version of our popular Three Tree Point tour. We'll leave from our dock and paddle downstream along the north shore of the river, past Vista Park and the site of the long gone Bayview, WA. More Info/Booking.
Three Tree Point Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 07/18/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Brookfield, Bayview, Rockland, Glenella - the shores of the Columbia were once lined with river towns that are no longer. On this loop down river from Skamokawa you can get a feel for how this area was during its heyday when 39 salmon canneries were in operation on the Lower Columbia, and note how nature has reclaimed it since it was abandoned in the 1930s. More Info/Booking.
Brookfield Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 07/19/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
This tour is an out and back from our shop in Skamokawa. We will paddle down river as far as the site of the former town of Brookfield, passing the former town sites of Bayview, Rockland, Glenella. More Info/Booking.
Moolhool/Lower Grays River Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 07/20/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
This is a quiet full day tour that stays entirely within the protected waters of Grays River, known by the Chinookan name "Moolhool". We will wind down the lower reaches of the river through scattered farms and homes, with the banks becoming mostly forested as we reach the Sitka spruce swamp preserves owned by the Columbia Land Trust. More Info/Booking.
Moolhool/Lower Grays River Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 07/21/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
This is a quiet full day tour that stays entirely within the protected waters of Grays River, known by the Chinookan name "Moolhool". We will wind down the lower reaches of the river through scattered farms and homes, with the banks becoming mostly forested as we reach the Sitka spruce swamp preserves owned by the Columbia Land Trust. More Info/Booking.
Smooth and Easy Mini Tour (Level I) 3:00 pm 07/22/2023 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
This two hour tour begins and ends at the Elochoman Marina in Cathlamet and follows along the Elochoman Slough between the Hunting Islands and the Washington mainland. Only double kayaks are used, making for a carefree, gentle, and stable paddle for everyone. More Info/Booking.
Road Scholar Program #2288 07/23/2023 - 07/28/2023
Paddle along the basalt cliffs, Sitka spruce swamps, and tidal marshes of the Columbia River estuary with experts as you improve your kayak technique and learn about this grand region.
More Info/Book
Smooth and Easy Mini Tour (Level I) 12:00 pm 07/29/2023 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
This two hour tour begins and ends at the Elochoman Marina in Cathlamet and follows along the Elochoman Slough between the Hunting Islands and the Washington mainland. Only double kayaks are used, making for a carefree, gentle, and stable paddle for everyone. More Info/Booking.
Intro to Kayaking Class 07/29/2023
This course gets the beginning kayak enthusiast off to a solid start. Preparation, gear, launching, basic boat control, stability, and potential hazards, plus tidal calculations and chart familiarity, wet exit and deep water reentry, refining strokes for efficiency and style, assisting a swimmer back into kayak, and more are covered.
Welch Island Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 07/30/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Welch Island is at the upstream end of the Lewis and Clark National Wildlife Refuge, directly across the river from our shop. We will time this trip with the tide so that we round the downstream end up the island right at low slack water, and then ride the incoming tide up the west facing side of the island. More Info/Booking.
Price Island Half Day Tour (Level I-II) 07/31/2023 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Price Island is part of the Julia Butler Hansen National Wildlife Refuge, and is located right at the mouth of Skamokawa Creek. We will paddle up protected Steamboat Slough, leaving from our dock at the old steamboat landing and general store building and into the Wildlife Refuge. More Info/Booking
North Shore Half Day Tour (Level I-II) 08/01/2023 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
This is the half day version of our popular Three Tree Point tour. We'll leave from our dock and paddle downstream along the north shore of the river, past Vista Park and the site of the long gone Bayview, WA. More Info/Booking.
Private Half Day Tour 08/01/2023 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
We offer custom, guided sea kayaking tours throughout the Lower Columbia River region for a variety of family, private, business and school groups. We’d love to work with you to craft a custom tour that meets the unique needs of your party. Start a tradition of a yearly kayak get together! More Info/Booking.
Private Mini Tour 08/02/2023 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
We offer custom, guided sea kayaking tours throughout the Lower Columbia River region for a variety of family, private, business and school groups. We’d love to work with you to craft a custom tour that meets the unique needs of your party. Start a tradition of a yearly kayak get together! More Info/Booking.
Three Tree Point Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 08/02/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Brookfield, Bayview, Rockland, Glenella - the shores of the Columbia were once lined with river towns that are no longer. On this loop down river from Skamokawa you can get a feel for how this area was during its heyday when 39 salmon canneries were in operation on the Lower Columbia, and note how nature has reclaimed it since it was abandoned in the 1930s. More Info/Booking.
Brookfield Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 08/03/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
This tour is an out and back from our shop in Skamokawa. We will paddle down river as far as the site of the former town of Brookfield, passing the former town sites of Bayview, Rockland, Glenella. More Info/Booking.
Private Full Day Tour (Level II-III) 08/04/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
We offer custom, guided sea kayaking tours throughout the Lower Columbia River region for a variety of family, private, business and school groups. We’d love to work with you to craft a custom tour that meets the unique needs of your party. Start a tradition of a yearly kayak get together! More Info/Booking.
Smooth and Easy Mini Tour (Level I) 4:00 pm 08/05/2023 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
This two hour tour begins and ends at the Elochoman Marina in Cathlamet and follows along the Elochoman Slough between the Hunting Islands and the Washington mainland. Only double kayaks are used, making for a carefree, gentle, and stable paddle for everyone. More Info/Booking.
Private Full Day Tour (Level II-III) 08/06/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
We offer custom, guided sea kayaking tours throughout the Lower Columbia River region for a variety of family, private, business and school groups. We’d love to work with you to craft a custom tour that meets the unique needs of your party. Start a tradition of a yearly kayak get together! More Info/Booking.
Road Scholar Program #2288 08/06/2023 - 08/11/2023
Paddle along the basalt cliffs, Sitka spruce swamps, and tidal marshes of the Columbia River estuary with experts as you improve your kayak technique and learn about this grand region.
More Info/Book
Intro to Kayaking Class 08/11/2023
This course gets the beginning kayak enthusiast off to a solid start. Preparation, gear, launching, basic boat control, stability, and potential hazards, plus tidal calculations and chart familiarity, wet exit and deep water reentry, refining strokes for efficiency and style, assisting a swimmer back into kayak, and more are covered.
Smooth and Easy Mini Tour (Level I) 12:00 pm 08/12/2023 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
This two hour tour begins and ends at the Elochoman Marina in Cathlamet and follows along the Elochoman Slough between the Hunting Islands and the Washington mainland. Only double kayaks are used, making for a carefree, gentle, and stable paddle for everyone. More Info/Booking.
Rolling Class (Level I-II) 08/12/2023
The roll is the best self-rescue - in the event of an accidental capsize, rather than having to exit your boat and get chilled in cold water, you are quickly upright again and ready to paddle. With hands-on instruction and feedback, you will have the opportunity to practice the body mechanics of the hip snap and paddle sweep to get you on your way to a successful roll. More Info/Booking.
Welch Island Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 08/13/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Welch Island is at the upstream end of the Lewis and Clark National Wildlife Refuge, directly across the river from our shop. We will time this trip with the tide so that we round the downstream end up the island right at low slack water, and then ride the incoming tide up the west facing side of the island. More Info/Booking.
Custom Private Multi-Day Group Program 08/13/2023 9:00 AM - 08/18/2023 10:00 AM
Moolhool/Lower Grays River Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 08/19/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
This is a quiet full day tour that stays entirely within the protected waters of Grays River, known by the Chinookan name "Moolhool". We will wind down the lower reaches of the river through scattered farms and homes, with the banks becoming mostly forested as we reach the Sitka spruce swamp preserves owned by the Columbia Land Trust. More Info/Booking.
Smooth and Easy Mini Tour (Level I) 4:00 pm 08/19/2023 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
This two hour tour begins and ends at the Elochoman Marina in Cathlamet and follows along the Elochoman Slough between the Hunting Islands and the Washington mainland. Only double kayaks are used, making for a carefree, gentle, and stable paddle for everyone. More Info/Booking.
Moolhool/Lower Grays River Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 08/20/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
This is a quiet full day tour that stays entirely within the protected waters of Grays River, known by the Chinookan name "Moolhool". We will wind down the lower reaches of the river through scattered farms and homes, with the banks becoming mostly forested as we reach the Sitka spruce swamp preserves owned by the Columbia Land Trust. More Info/Booking.
Moolhool/Lower Grays River Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 08/21/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
This is a quiet full day tour that stays entirely within the protected waters of Grays River, known by the Chinookan name "Moolhool". We will wind down the lower reaches of the river through scattered farms and homes, with the banks becoming mostly forested as we reach the Sitka spruce swamp preserves owned by the Columbia Land Trust. More Info/Booking.
Grays Bay Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 08/24/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Our paddle begins in protected Deep River before winding out to the bay, where we will have our choice of lunch sites based on how far the group wants to go and what they wish to see. Here the Columbia broadens to eight miles across, yet our trip along the forested shoreline of the bay is protected from most winds. More Info/Booking.
Price Island Half Day Tour (Level I-II) 08/25/2023 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Price Island is part of the Julia Butler Hansen National Wildlife Refuge, and is located right at the mouth of Skamokawa Creek. We will paddle up protected Steamboat Slough, leaving from our dock at the old steamboat landing and general store building and into the Wildlife Refuge. More Info/Booking
Smooth and Easy Mini Tour (Level I) 11:00 am 08/26/2023 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
This two hour tour begins and ends at the Elochoman Marina in Cathlamet and follows along the Elochoman Slough between the Hunting Islands and the Washington mainland. Only double kayaks are used, making for a carefree, gentle, and stable paddle for everyone. More Info/Booking.
Cliffs of Cathlamet/Lower Gorge Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 08/26/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Paddle along the basalt cliffs of the Lower Gorge near Cathlamet, where waterfalls cascade ninety feet into the Columbia. Weather permitting, we may cross Cathlamet channel on the return trip to make a loop through the homes and farms of Birnie Slough before crossing back to Cathlamet. More Info/Booking.
Brookfield Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 09/01/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
This tour is an out and back from our shop in Skamokawa. We will paddle down river as far as the site of the former town of Brookfield, passing the former town sites of Bayview, Rockland, Glenella. More Info/Booking.
Road Scholar Program #2288 08/27/2023 - 09/01/2023
Paddle along the basalt cliffs, Sitka spruce swamps, and tidal marshes of the Columbia River estuary with experts as you improve your kayak technique and learn about this grand region.
More Info/Book
Brookfield Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 09/02/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
This tour is an out and back from our shop in Skamokawa. We will paddle down river as far as the site of the former town of Brookfield, passing the former town sites of Bayview, Rockland, Glenella. More Info/Booking.
Smooth and Easy Mini Tour (Level I) 3:00 pm 09/02/2023 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
This two hour tour begins and ends at the Elochoman Marina in Cathlamet and follows along the Elochoman Slough between the Hunting Islands and the Washington mainland. Only double kayaks are used, making for a carefree, gentle, and stable paddle for everyone. More Info/Booking.
Moolhool/Lower Grays River Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 09/03/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
This is a quiet full day tour that stays entirely within the protected waters of Grays River, known by the Chinookan name "Moolhool". We will wind down the lower reaches of the river through scattered farms and homes, with the banks becoming mostly forested as we reach the Sitka spruce swamp preserves owned by the Columbia Land Trust. More Info/Booking.
Custom Mini Tour 09/05/2023 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
We offer custom, guided sea kayaking tours throughout the Lower Columbia River region for a variety of family, private, business and school groups. We’d love to work with you to craft a custom tour that meets the unique needs of your party. Start a tradition of a yearly kayak get-together!
Custom Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 09/06/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
We offer custom, guided sea kayaking tours throughout the Lower Columbia River region for a variety of family, private, business and school groups. We’d love to work with you to craft a custom tour that meets the unique needs of your party. Start a tradition of a yearly kayak get-together!
Wildlife Refuge Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 09/07/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
This tour is good for beginner and intermediate paddlers and explores a large part of the Julia Butler Hansen National Wildlife Refuge for the Columbian White-tailed Deer. Depending on the tides, this can be a one-way trip that begins in protected Elochoman Slough. More Info/Booking.
Intro to Kayaking Class 09/08/2023
This course gets the beginning kayak enthusiast off to a solid start. Preparation, gear, launching, basic boat control, stability, and potential hazards, plus tidal calculations and chart familiarity, wet exit and deep water reentry, refining strokes for efficiency and style, assisting a swimmer back into kayak, and more are covered.
Smooth and Easy Mini Tour (Level I) 10:30 am 09/09/2023 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
This two hour tour begins and ends at the Elochoman Marina in Cathlamet and follows along the Elochoman Slough between the Hunting Islands and the Washington mainland. Only double kayaks are used, making for a carefree, gentle, and stable paddle for everyone. More Info/Booking.
Rolling Class (Level I-II) 09/09/2023
The roll is the best self-rescue - in the event of an accidental capsize, rather than having to exit your boat and get chilled in cold water, you are quickly upright again and ready to paddle. With hands-on instruction and feedback, you will have the opportunity to practice the body mechanics of the hip snap and paddle sweep to get you on your way to a successful roll. More Info/Booking.
Wildlife Refuge Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 09/10/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
This tour is good for beginner and intermediate paddlers and explores a large part of the Julia Butler Hansen National Wildlife Refuge for the Columbian White-tailed Deer. Depending on the tides, this can be a one-way trip that begins in protected Elochoman Slough. More Info/Booking.
North Shore Half Day Tour (Level I-II) 09/15/2023 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
This is the half day version of our popular Three Tree Point tour. We'll leave from our dock and paddle downstream along the north shore of the river, past Vista Park and the site of the long gone Bayview, WA. More Info/Booking.
Road Scholar Program #2288 09/10/2023 - 09/15/2023
Paddle along the basalt cliffs, Sitka spruce swamps, and tidal marshes of the Columbia River estuary with experts as you improve your kayak technique and learn about this grand region.
More Info/Book
Three Tree Point Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 09/16/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Brookfield, Bayview, Rockland, Glenella - the shores of the Columbia were once lined with river towns that are no longer. On this loop down river from Skamokawa you can get a feel for how this area was during its heyday when 39 salmon canneries were in operation on the Lower Columbia, and note how nature has reclaimed it since it was abandoned in the 1930s. More Info/Booking.
Smooth and Easy Mini Tour (Level I) 2:00 pm 09/16/2023 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
This two hour tour begins and ends at the Elochoman Marina in Cathlamet and follows along the Elochoman Slough between the Hunting Islands and the Washington mainland. Only double kayaks are used, making for a carefree, gentle, and stable paddle for everyone. More Info/Booking.
Three Tree Point Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 09/17/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Brookfield, Bayview, Rockland, Glenella - the shores of the Columbia were once lined with river towns that are no longer. On this loop down river from Skamokawa you can get a feel for how this area was during its heyday when 39 salmon canneries were in operation on the Lower Columbia, and note how nature has reclaimed it since it was abandoned in the 1930s. More Info/Booking.
Brookfield Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 09/18/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
This tour is an out and back from our shop in Skamokawa. We will paddle down river as far as the site of the former town of Brookfield, passing the former town sites of Bayview, Rockland, Glenella. More Info/Booking.
Moolhool/Lower Grays River Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 09/19/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
This is a quiet full day tour that stays entirely within the protected waters of Grays River, known by the Chinookan name "Moolhool". We will wind down the lower reaches of the river through scattered farms and homes, with the banks becoming mostly forested as we reach the Sitka spruce swamp preserves owned by the Columbia Land Trust. More Info/Booking.
Custom Mini Tour 09/20/2023 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
We offer custom, guided sea kayaking tours throughout the Lower Columbia River region for a variety of family, private, business and school groups. We’d love to work with you to craft a custom tour that meets the unique needs of your party. Start a tradition of a yearly kayak get-together!
Moolhool/Lower Grays River Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 09/20/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
This is a quiet full day tour that stays entirely within the protected waters of Grays River, known by the Chinookan name "Moolhool". We will wind down the lower reaches of the river through scattered farms and homes, with the banks becoming mostly forested as we reach the Sitka spruce swamp preserves owned by the Columbia Land Trust. More Info/Booking.
Smooth and Easy Mini Tour (Level I) 9:30 am 09/23/2023 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
This two hour tour begins and ends at the Elochoman Marina in Cathlamet and follows along the Elochoman Slough between the Hunting Islands and the Washington mainland. Only double kayaks are used, making for a carefree, gentle, and stable paddle for everyone. More Info/Booking.
Cliffs of Cathlamet/Lower Gorge Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 09/24/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Paddle along the basalt cliffs of the Lower Gorge near Cathlamet, where waterfalls cascade ninety feet into the Columbia. Weather permitting, we may cross Cathlamet channel on the return trip to make a loop through the homes and farms of Birnie Slough before crossing back to Cathlamet. More Info/Booking.
Custom Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 09/25/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
We offer custom, guided sea kayaking tours throughout the Lower Columbia River region for a variety of family, private, business and school groups. We’d love to work with you to craft a custom tour that meets the unique needs of your party. Start a tradition of a yearly kayak get-together!
North Shore Half Day Tour (Level I-II) 09/29/2023 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
This is the half day version of our popular Three Tree Point tour. We'll leave from our dock and paddle downstream along the north shore of the river, past Vista Park and the site of the long gone Bayview, WA. More Info/Booking.
Road Scholar Program #2288 09/24/2023 - 09/29/2023
Paddle along the basalt cliffs, Sitka spruce swamps, and tidal marshes of the Columbia River estuary with experts as you improve your kayak technique and learn about this grand region.
More Info/Book
Smooth and Easy Mini Tour (Level I) 1:00 pm 09/30/2023 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
This two hour tour begins and ends at the Elochoman Marina in Cathlamet and follows along the Elochoman Slough between the Hunting Islands and the Washington mainland. Only double kayaks are used, making for a carefree, gentle, and stable paddle for everyone. More Info/Booking.
Three Tree Point Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 09/30/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Brookfield, Bayview, Rockland, Glenella - the shores of the Columbia were once lined with river towns that are no longer. On this loop down river from Skamokawa you can get a feel for how this area was during its heyday when 39 salmon canneries were in operation on the Lower Columbia, and note how nature has reclaimed it since it was abandoned in the 1930s. More Info/Booking.
Three Tree Point Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 10/01/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Brookfield, Bayview, Rockland, Glenella - the shores of the Columbia were once lined with river towns that are no longer. On this loop down river from Skamokawa you can get a feel for how this area was during its heyday when 39 salmon canneries were in operation on the Lower Columbia, and note how nature has reclaimed it since it was abandoned in the 1930s. More Info/Booking.
Brookfield Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 10/02/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
This tour is an out and back from our shop in Skamokawa. We will paddle down river as far as the site of the former town of Brookfield, passing the former town sites of Bayview, Rockland, Glenella. More Info/Booking.
Moolhool/Lower Grays River Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 10/03/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
This is a quiet full day tour that stays entirely within the protected waters of Grays River, known by the Chinookan name "Moolhool". We will wind down the lower reaches of the river through scattered farms and homes, with the banks becoming mostly forested as we reach the Sitka spruce swamp preserves owned by the Columbia Land Trust. More Info/Booking.
Moolhool/Lower Grays River Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 10/04/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
This is a quiet full day tour that stays entirely within the protected waters of Grays River, known by the Chinookan name "Moolhool". We will wind down the lower reaches of the river through scattered farms and homes, with the banks becoming mostly forested as we reach the Sitka spruce swamp preserves owned by the Columbia Land Trust. More Info/Booking.
Grays Bay Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 10/06/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Our paddle begins in protected Deep River before winding out to the bay, where we will have our choice of lunch sites based on how far the group wants to go and what they wish to see. Here the Columbia broadens to eight miles across, yet our trip along the forested shoreline of the bay is protected from most winds. More Info/Booking.
Price Island Half Day Tour (Level I-II) 10/07/2023 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Price Island is part of the Julia Butler Hansen National Wildlife Refuge, and is located right at the mouth of Skamokawa Creek. We will paddle up protected Steamboat Slough, leaving from our dock at the old steamboat landing and general store building and into the Wildlife Refuge. More Info/Booking
Smooth and Easy Mini Tour (Level I) 10/07/2023 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
This two hour tour begins and ends at the Elochoman Marina in Cathlamet and follows along the Elochoman Slough between the Hunting Islands and the Washington mainland. Only double kayaks are used, making for a carefree, gentle, and stable paddle for everyone. More Info/Booking.
Rolling Class (Level II-III) 9 am 10/07/2023
The roll is the best self-rescue - in the event of an accidental capsize, rather than having to exit your boat and get chilled in cold water, you are quickly upright again and ready to paddle. With hands-on instruction and feedback, you will have the opportunity to practice the body mechanics of the hip snap and paddle sweep to get you on your way to a successful roll. More Info/Booking.
Price Island Half Day Tour (Level I-II) 10/08/2023 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Price Island is part of the Julia Butler Hansen National Wildlife Refuge, and is located right at the mouth of Skamokawa Creek. We will paddle up protected Steamboat Slough, leaving from our dock at the old steamboat landing and general store building and into the Wildlife Refuge. More Info/Booking
Price Island Half Day Tour (Level I-II) 10/13/2023 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Price Island is part of the Julia Butler Hansen National Wildlife Refuge, and is located right at the mouth of Skamokawa Creek. We will paddle up protected Steamboat Slough, leaving from our dock at the old steamboat landing and general store building and into the Wildlife Refuge. More Info/Booking
Lower Columbia Exploration 6 Day Program 10/08/2023 - 10/13/2023
Explore tidal waterways of the Lower Columbia River, including three days of kayaking, learning about local wildlife, botany, ecology, geology, and history from experienced naturalist guides.
More Info/Booking
Smooth and Easy Mini Tour (Level I) 10/14/2023 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
This two hour tour begins and ends at the Elochoman Marina in Cathlamet and follows along the Elochoman Slough between the Hunting Islands and the Washington mainland. Only double kayaks are used, making for a carefree, gentle, and stable paddle for everyone. More Info/Booking.
Smooth and Easy Mini Tour (Level I) 10/14/2023 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
This two hour tour begins and ends at the Elochoman Marina in Cathlamet and follows along the Elochoman Slough between the Hunting Islands and the Washington mainland. Only double kayaks are used, making for a carefree, gentle, and stable paddle for everyone. More Info/Booking.
Intro to Kayaking Class 10/14/2023
This course gets the beginning kayak enthusiast off to a solid start. Preparation, gear, launching, basic boat control, stability, and potential hazards, plus tidal calculations and chart familiarity, wet exit and deep water reentry, refining strokes for efficiency and style, assisting a swimmer back into kayak, and more are covered.
North Shore Half Day Tour (Level I-II) 10/15/2023 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
This is the half day version of our popular Three Tree Point tour. We'll leave from our dock and paddle downstream along the north shore of the river, past Vista Park and the site of the long gone Bayview, WA. More Info/Booking.
North Shore Half Day Tour (Level I-II) 10/16/2023 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
This is the half day version of our popular Three Tree Point tour. We'll leave from our dock and paddle downstream along the north shore of the river, past Vista Park and the site of the long gone Bayview, WA. More Info/Booking.
Three Tree Point Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 10/17/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Brookfield, Bayview, Rockland, Glenella - the shores of the Columbia were once lined with river towns that are no longer. On this loop down river from Skamokawa you can get a feel for how this area was during its heyday when 39 salmon canneries were in operation on the Lower Columbia, and note how nature has reclaimed it since it was abandoned in the 1930s. More Info/Booking.
Brookfield Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 10/18/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
This tour is an out and back from our shop in Skamokawa. We will paddle down river as far as the site of the former town of Brookfield, passing the former town sites of Bayview, Rockland, Glenella. More Info/Booking.
Moolhool/Lower Grays River Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 10/19/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
This is a quiet full day tour that stays entirely within the protected waters of Grays River, known by the Chinookan name "Moolhool". We will wind down the lower reaches of the river through scattered farms and homes, with the banks becoming mostly forested as we reach the Sitka spruce swamp preserves owned by the Columbia Land Trust. More Info/Booking.
Smooth and Easy Mini Tour (Level I) 10:00 am 10/21/2023 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
This two hour tour begins and ends at the Elochoman Marina in Cathlamet and follows along the Elochoman Slough between the Hunting Islands and the Washington mainland. Only double kayaks are used, making for a carefree, gentle, and stable paddle for everyone. More Info/Booking.
Grays Bay Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 10/21/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Our paddle begins in protected Deep River before winding out to the bay, where we will have our choice of lunch sites based on how far the group wants to go and what they wish to see. Here the Columbia broadens to eight miles across, yet our trip along the forested shoreline of the bay is protected from most winds. More Info/Booking.
Wildlife Refuge Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 10/22/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
This tour is good for beginner and intermediate paddlers and explores a large part of the Julia Butler Hansen National Wildlife Refuge for the Columbian White-tailed Deer. Depending on the tides, this can be a one-way trip that begins in protected Elochoman Slough. More Info/Booking.
Price Island Half Day Tour (Level I-II) 10/23/2023 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Price Island is part of the Julia Butler Hansen National Wildlife Refuge, and is located right at the mouth of Skamokawa Creek. We will paddle up protected Steamboat Slough, leaving from our dock at the old steamboat landing and general store building and into the Wildlife Refuge. More Info/Booking
Cliffs of Cathlamet/Lower Gorge Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 10/24/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Paddle along the basalt cliffs of the Lower Gorge near Cathlamet, where waterfalls cascade ninety feet into the Columbia. Weather permitting, we may cross Cathlamet channel on the return trip to make a loop through the homes and farms of Birnie Slough before crossing back to Cathlamet. More Info/Booking.
Wildlife Refuge Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 10/25/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
This tour is good for beginner and intermediate paddlers and explores a large part of the Julia Butler Hansen National Wildlife Refuge for the Columbian White-tailed Deer. Depending on the tides, this can be a one-way trip that begins in protected Elochoman Slough. More Info/Booking.
Wildlife Refuge Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 10/26/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
This tour is good for beginner and intermediate paddlers and explores a large part of the Julia Butler Hansen National Wildlife Refuge for the Columbian White-tailed Deer. Depending on the tides, this can be a one-way trip that begins in protected Elochoman Slough. More Info/Booking.
Welch Island Full Day Tour (Level I-II) 10/27/2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Welch Island is at the upstream end of the Lewis and Clark National Wildlife Refuge, directly across the river from our shop. We will time this trip with the tide so that we round the downstream end up the island right at low slack water, and then ride the incoming tide up the west facing side of the island. More Info/Booking.
Smooth and Easy Mini Tour (Level I) 10/28/2023 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
This two hour tour begins and ends at the Elochoman Marina in Cathlamet and follows along the Elochoman Slough between the Hunting Islands and the Washington mainland. Only double kayaks are used, making for a carefree, gentle, and stable paddle for everyone. More Info/Booking.
Price Island Half Day Tour (Level I-II) 10/28/2023 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Price Island is part of the Julia Butler Hansen National Wildlife Refuge, and is located right at the mouth of Skamokawa Creek. We will paddle up protected Steamboat Slough, leaving from our dock at the old steamboat landing and general store building and into the Wildlife Refuge. More Info/Booking
Smooth and Easy Mini Tour (Level I) 10/28/2023 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
This two hour tour begins and ends at the Elochoman Marina in Cathlamet and follows along the Elochoman Slough between the Hunting Islands and the Washington mainland. Only double kayaks are used, making for a carefree, gentle, and stable paddle for everyone. More Info/Booking.
Price Island Half Day Tour (Level I-II) 10/29/2023 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Price Island is part of the Julia Butler Hansen National Wildlife Refuge, and is located right at the mouth of Skamokawa Creek. We will paddle up protected Steamboat Slough, leaving from our dock at the old steamboat landing and general store building and into the Wildlife Refuge. More Info/Booking