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  1. CaptainOllieWest

    Own a Piece of PNW Canoe History

    https://www.facebook.com/share/1AjNxPUtYy/
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    Photo of the day

    The Yellow Pond Lillies are starting to bloom. Interesting interaction between 3 Bald Eagles. They were very vocal.
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    Bow ballast for solo paddling: the more unusual, the better

    I like to use a dry bag full of water and a Chiweenie.
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    Photo of the day

    Island Lake, Long Beach Washington
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    What's out West?

    If you are coming through the North Cascades, Diablo and Gorge Lakes can be day paddled. Diablo has boat in campsites as well. Ross Lake will tempt, but you really won't have time. Campsites can be difficult to obtain during the busy season, but you may have luck when you are in the area. The...
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    Throwback Thursday Photos

    This trip has been on my radar for awhile. I have been on a lot of this stretch of river in a jet boat.
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    New Canoe Enthusiast Ready to Learn and Share!

    Welcome! Waldo lake in Oregon is a must see. Ross/Diablo Lakes in the North Cascaes are great as well but as @ppine states, it can be dangerous. I have capsized in a windstorm on Ross. The Yakima from Ellensburg to the Rosa dam is basically a slow float. Lots of tubes and rafts in the summer as...
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    Kurt Renner Edition Voyager (Facepage)

    Not my listing: https://www.facebook.com/share/1FZ2UqttEo/ Big lightweight special edition solo.
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    Sharing your location dot with spouse

    I use a SPOT Gen 3. Whenever I am canoeing, hiking, motorcycling, I leave my tracking on. She has access to my SPOT account. I figure even if I cant hit the panic button, they will still have an idea where to look for me.
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    Photo of the day

    Giant Tree Spiders
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    Show us pictures of your canoe vehicle with boat(s)

    Lol! You need a dually to haul a Coleman! Actually this is an old picture. One of the rear leaf packs failed. I have since replaced the rear leafs and shocks. Good eye. I need to weigh it. It is the 15 foot model. I would estimate 65-70 lbs.
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    Show us pictures of your canoe vehicle with boat(s)

    I too own a Coleman. Nothing to be embarrassed about.
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    The Columbia River Canoe Project

    Ilwaco WA gets the cold shoulder too. We are the last port on the mighty Columbia! Hopefully it is released to streaming services after the scheduled showings.
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    The Columbia River Canoe Project

    This looks interesting. I hope it will also be available to stream at some point. https://mountain-king-industries.com/columbia-river-canoe-project?fbclid=IwY2xjawH0lXZleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHe5hTEmtuucMLmGR7pXjs9Jznw1c6nwPyO64pubVFTAq8jPwa0yLKXBYaw_aem_ySyOJmzV1yC2B5hSXcF9AQ
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    Photo of the day

    Evening paddle, Black Lake, Ilwaco, Washington
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    Moved from the Desert to the Sea

    We moved in December. I have been busier that a one armed paper hanger. Finally got a short paddle in today. The only canoe I have access to currently is my 15 foot Coleman so I loaded it up and paddled on the lake just down the road. I am looking forward to year round paddling.
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    Not a Canoe, but Cool!

    https://www.facebook.com/share/1AvLihq6s9/
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    Moved from the Desert to the Sea

    Lots of good paddling in Central Wa. Check out the Tapteal Water Trail on the Yakima River for something very close to your location. Yakima is not terrible, but it does have a lot of crime fir it's size. I work in healthcare. I have seen some stuff ...
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