First Kayak Trip

They say that the most fun is had in the smallest boats, so when my grand plans of taking the family on a bareboat charter in the Puget Sound ran aground on the rocks of economic reality ($1000 for two nights?) I was happy to recalibrate the plans toward this more reasonable adventure. We rented two double kayaks with a guide for two hours' paddling in Scappoose Bay and river. We had varying degrees from "it was okay" to "that was great! let's go again!" and I'll let Dear Reader imagine who was where on that scale. We got to see a Bald Eagle, multiple Blue Herons, Blackbirds, an Ospray and Canadian Geese. One fish jumping, two ruins of boats, a very high high water mark, evidence of beavers (Daughter was not impressed, she's an Oregon Ducks fan). Nothing much deeper than a kayak could have made it through the thin water we explored, and the trees overhanging if not exactly Everglades at least made for some fun head-duck moments. We had great weather: calm to light breeze, overcast, not too hot. I can recommend the nice folks at Scappoose Bay Kayaking, and particularly Very Nice and Patient Guide Dave (thanks, Dave!) Map