Paddle the Columbia with CRK this summer!

Columbia Riverkeeper invites you to paddle along the Columbia River with us in summer 2010. We are hosting exciting paddle adventures touring the scenic waters of the Hanford Reach in August  and we hope you will join us. Spots are filling quickly-- register for a trip today!

Don't miss the opportunity to join fellow river supporters on one of these popular paddle adventures. Rental equipment (boat, PFD, paddle, etc.) will be supplied if necessary and all meals and beverages are provided by CRK. Trips dates are included below. 

 Paddle the Hanford Reach with CRK

CRK invites you to join us for an exciting paddle adventure in Eastern Washington touring the landscape and features of the Hanford Reach. The contrasting environments of the Hanford Reach provide for an amazing paddle experience down a historical section of the Columbia River. View the decommissioned nuclear reactors and buildings of the Hanford site as they lay silent amongst the peaceful and pristine landscape of the limited-access reserve. The site offers abundant wildlife viewing and unique birding opportunities.

This overnight adventure starts off with an evening of camping under the stars in the high-desert environment of the Hanford Reach. Enjoy dinner and guaranteed good times with fellow river supporters. Saturday morning will begin with a fresh breakfast followed by a day full of paddling the Hanford Reach with experts bubbling with facts about the Hanford site. A riverside picnic lunch will also be provided.

2010 Scheduled Trips

Friday, July 16th- Saturday, July 17th

Friday, August 6th- Saturday, August 7th

Friday, August 20th- Saturday, August 21st

Sorry, the August 20-21 trip is full!

Registration Information

Please complete and email the Registration Form to crk@gorge.net. Trips are limited to 15 people maximum per trip and spots are filled on a first-come basis. Interested participants should be physically prepared for a full-day of paddling (mostly flat water). Trips begin on Friday evening with all participants meeting at the Vernita Bridge launch. After dinner and camping, participants will awaken Saturday morning, have a hearty breakfast, and get out on the water for an 18-mile paddle of the Hanford Reach. Participants will arrive at the take-out at approximately 5:00 PM. Please contact crk@gorge.net with any questions or to request additional information.

View the Hanford Reach Paddle Trip flier

 

This product was funded through a grant from Washington State Department of Ecology. While these materials were review for grant consistency, this does not necessarily constitute endorsement by the Department.