Sunday, August 28, 2011
Sunday Kayaking with the 2 D's
Here is a photo of Diane in Leaky and Deanna in Breezy near the end of our Sunday kayak trip up Schofield and Oar Creeks.
Friday, August 26, 2011
Siltcoos Trip Photos
We all had a grand time on the Siltcoos float. Here are a few photos from that event. Click if you wish an enlarged view.
Karen, Barb&Cindy, and Diane near the source of the Siltcoos River
Karen, Bill and Norm help with the portage over Siltcoos dam
Karen on her first kayak trip in a kayak named "Leaky"
Karen in a hard shell and Diane and Bill in 'soft' shells
Diane and Doug and the fleet at our lunch spot
This sequence is from a video shot of a bald eagle we saw.
Not sure what he is carrying or whether he was entangled in something.
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Siltcoos River Route Planned for Friday Aug 26, 2011
The plan is to leave the Siltcoos Boat Ramp (turn east on Pacific Avenue off Hwy 101 in Westlake which ends at the boat ramp) around 10 a.m., paddle to the ocean, have lunch on the beach and then paddle back to the boat ramp. Total roudtrip paddling distance is about 7 miles. Be careful at the Siltcoos dam as the portage ramp has some loose handrails at the bottom.
View Siltcoos River Trip - 8/26/2011 in a larger map
View Siltcoos River Trip - 8/26/2011 in a larger map
Water Trails of the Umpqua - Open House Mtg Wed 8/24/2011
I thought the members of our kayak group might be interested in the following meeting announcement. You can find out more by connecting to this link: Water Trails of the Umpqua
Announcement:
Umpqua Basin Water Trail Development Committee Seeks Members
Plans Public Meetings to Discuss Water Trail Development
Roseburg, Oregon. Do you have a passion for being on the river and want others to have a chance to enjoy the benefits the Land of Umpqua waterways has to offer? Then volunteer to help the Water Trails of the Umpqua Steering Committee!
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Roseburg and Coos Bay Districts, in partnership with Douglas County Parks Department, the Partnership for the Umpqua Rivers (PUR) and the Smith River Watershed Council are seeking interested members of the public to join the Water Trails of the Umpqua steering committee.
Two public meetings are planned to provide information and receive feedback from interested members of the public about the proposed water trail network.
Public Open House: 5:00 p.m. August 24, 2011, at the Salmon Harbor Marina Activity
Center, 120 Marina Way, Winchester Bay, Oregon 97467.
Public Open House: 5:00 p.m., August 25, 2011, at the Roseburg BLM Office, 777
NW Garden Valley Blvd., Roseburg, Oregon 97471.
The mission of the Water Trails of the Umpqua is to guide development of a network of water trails throughout the Umpqua Basin that provides low impact recreation, educational opportunities, and benefits to local communities and the environment.
The first phase of the Water Trails of the Umpqua project is a proposed scenic boating experience along the entire 112 miles of the Umpqua River and tributaries. The proposed trail would begin at River Forks Park just west of Roseburg, and end in Winchester Bay, providing visitors with fishing, wildlife viewing, historical, archeological and geological information and opportunities.
Water trails are boat routes suitable for canoes, rafts, and kayaks as well as recreational motorized watercraft. Like pedestrian, equestrian, and bicycle trails, water trails are recreational corridors between destinations. For additional information, please contact Erik Taylor at the Roseburg BLM office at (541) 464-3271.
Announcement:
Umpqua Basin Water Trail Development Committee Seeks Members
Plans Public Meetings to Discuss Water Trail Development
Roseburg, Oregon. Do you have a passion for being on the river and want others to have a chance to enjoy the benefits the Land of Umpqua waterways has to offer? Then volunteer to help the Water Trails of the Umpqua Steering Committee!
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Roseburg and Coos Bay Districts, in partnership with Douglas County Parks Department, the Partnership for the Umpqua Rivers (PUR) and the Smith River Watershed Council are seeking interested members of the public to join the Water Trails of the Umpqua steering committee.
Two public meetings are planned to provide information and receive feedback from interested members of the public about the proposed water trail network.
Public Open House: 5:00 p.m. August 24, 2011, at the Salmon Harbor Marina Activity
Center, 120 Marina Way, Winchester Bay, Oregon 97467.
Public Open House: 5:00 p.m., August 25, 2011, at the Roseburg BLM Office, 777
NW Garden Valley Blvd., Roseburg, Oregon 97471.
The mission of the Water Trails of the Umpqua is to guide development of a network of water trails throughout the Umpqua Basin that provides low impact recreation, educational opportunities, and benefits to local communities and the environment.
The first phase of the Water Trails of the Umpqua project is a proposed scenic boating experience along the entire 112 miles of the Umpqua River and tributaries. The proposed trail would begin at River Forks Park just west of Roseburg, and end in Winchester Bay, providing visitors with fishing, wildlife viewing, historical, archeological and geological information and opportunities.
Water trails are boat routes suitable for canoes, rafts, and kayaks as well as recreational motorized watercraft. Like pedestrian, equestrian, and bicycle trails, water trails are recreational corridors between destinations. For additional information, please contact Erik Taylor at the Roseburg BLM office at (541) 464-3271.
Monday, August 1, 2011
Photos from Kayaking on Smith River
The weather cooperated, the food and company were great and everything went swimmingly - particularly for the Dope on a Rope (that would be me). Click photos to enlarge.
Barb Cindy Norm Tamara
Diane Norm Doug
Doug
Gail (foreground) and Diane
Norm and Tamara
Sneaking up on Barb and Cindy
Tamara and Bill
Dope on a rope - part 1
Dope on a rope - part 2
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