An Annual Paddling Event Returns to the Tualatin River
June 24, 2023—After a three-year hiatus due to COVID, the Tualatin Riverkeepers (TRK) held their annual River Discovery event on the...
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Radford Bean
- Jun 18
- 6 min
An Adventurous Weekend at Dorena Lake
June 9, 2023—I got a late start to my camping trip to Dorena Lake in Cottage Grove because of a light rain falling where I live. I was...
Radford Bean
- May 22
- 4 min
Riding the Loop Around the Willamette River
May 20, 2023—I had planned on paddling the Tualatin River this morning. However, my plans changed because I had to go into Portland to...
Radford Bean
- May 21
- 5 min
A Great, Little-known Bike Trail in Salem
May 19, 2023—Portland has Forest Park; Salem has Minto Brown Island Park. Both are urban oases in major Oregon cities. I found myself in...
Radford Bean
- May 15
- 4 min
Exploring the Riverfront Trail in The Dalles
May 13, 2023—I arose early today to get a start on the day’s activities before the weather turns hotter later in the day. I never really...
Radford Bean
- May 14
- 3 min
Camping at Viento State Park
May 12, 2023—Since I was riding on the Old Columbia River Highway today and would be riding the Riverfront Trail in The Dalles tomorrow,...
Radford Bean
- May 14
- 4 min
Exploring the Twin Tunnels Section of the Old Columbia River Hwy by Bike
May 12, 2023—The Columbia River Gorge in northern Oregon is blessed with scenic beauty, numerous spectacular waterfalls, breathtaking...
Radford Bean
- May 7
- 3 min
Playing in the Narrows
May 7, 2023—The weathermen were calling for cloudy skies today, and though the morning started out a little overcast, there were breaks...
Radford Bean
- Apr 30
- 5 min
Riding the Banks-Vernonia State Trail
April 29, 2023—It’s been over 10 years since I last rode the Banks-Vernonia State Trail, so I decided it was way past time to ride it...
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