Flat Water Paddling in Portland, OR
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Flatwater trips don’t get any closer to downtown than the river that cuts through the heart of it. The paddle around Ross Island is an urban favorite for a fist full of reasons; not the least of which are convenience, stunning city views, and a surprisingly vast array of wildlife.
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Taking a multi-day paddling trip down Oregon's gorgeous Willamette River is the ultimate river experience that simply must be on a paddler's bucket list.
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The Smith and Bybee Lakes area is the nation’s largest urban freshwater wetland. Tucked into North Portland’s industrial area, this is perhaps the best place to spot wildlife, specifically birds, within the city.
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