Alder Creek Kayak & Canoe, the premiere paddle sports store and instructional center in Oregon, now has four locations to serve all of your paddling needs. Whether you paddle whitewater kayaks, sea kayaks, recreational kayaks or canoes, Alder Creek has the boats and gear you need to get out on the ...

The ultimate outdoor recreation outfitter, rental and information specialists on Mt. Hood. We give our insights(and outsights!) on all that we do to play (and be safe) on Mt. Hood.

The Clackamas River flows from the western slopes of the Cascade Range in northwestern Oregon. Nearly half of the river is designated as part of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, protecting important fish and wildlife habitat as well as some excellent whitewater rafting.

Once the Sandy River exits its namesake gorge, the river difficulty eases dramatically, creating a run, which is perfect for the beginner boater. Forested hills roll along the banks of the Lower Sandy and dam-controlled releases down the Bull Run, a tributary to the Sandy, keep this stretch boatabl...

The Sandy Gorge of the Sandy River swells with winter rainfall and spring runoff from Mt. Hood, allowing for boatable flows from late fall to late spring. The Sandy Gorge is a swift and technical piece of water, with large drops and tight boulder gardens populating the run. Upland terraces sit in...