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Pickin' & Paddlin' 2012 @ Tumalo Creek

What began as a cou­ple of kayak­ers pickin' tunes on the back deck after a long day on the river, has grown into a huge com­mu­nity cel­e­bra­tion in to raise funds for the Bend Pad­dle Trail Alliance and their efforts to trans­form the Col­orado Bridge Dam into Oregon's first white­wa­ter play­park. High­lights include kayak, canoe and stand up pad­dle board demos through­out the late after­noon, local and regional acoustic, blue­grass and Amer­i­cana acts in the evening, micro­brews from Bend's best brew­eries, food carts, non-profit infor­ma­tion tables and more.

With the pas­sage of Bond Mea­sure 9--86 in Novem­ber of 2012, the major­ity of fund­ing was secured for Bend Parks & Rec to con­struct a safe pas­sage for tubers and a white­wa­ter play park in place of the mill-era dam below the Col­orado Bridge. The BPTA has promised to raise $900K through grants, fundrais­ing and pri­vate dona­tions to fund the white­wa­ter fea­tures of the project. Cur­rently they have $300K more to go and they need your help. All funds raised at Pickin' & Pad­dlin' go towards this cause.

$5 and chil­dren 12 and under are free
Pint glasses are $10 and come with two drink tick­ets for those 21 and older

Holiday Lights Winter Paddle Parade with Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe

For many years Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe has hosted a holiday paddling parade on the Deschutes River in the Old Mill to usher in winter festivities. Whether you are new or old to paddling, a participant or spectator, this event is fun for the entire family!

Play Park Bend, OR April 16, 2017

Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe's Josh & Christina McKeown down in the play park for a little kayak surf session. Flow was 1580 CFS with some of the features not quite in. Enjoy a little footage!

Kids Paddlesports Adventure Camp in Bend Oregon

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Tumalo Creek Kayak and Canoe’s Paddlesports Adventure Camp in Bend Oregon is one of our most popular four-day kids camps that we offer throughout the summer and it is a really great option for kids who would like to try everything from rafting to sailing to stand up paddleboarding to kayaking.

We’ll spend a day learning the basics of sailing up at Elk Lake off Little Fawn Campground using our Hobie Adventure Island Trimarans. Next we’ll head over to the McKenzie River with a few paddle rafts and inflatable kayaks and float down a fun and easy “splash and giggle” section of river. We’ll take a whole day to explore the calm sections of the Upper Deschutes by Stand Up Paddleboard and kayak.

Over all Tumalo Creek’s Summer Kids Camps provide an experience where your children will learn about cooperation and team building in an engaged environment, all while gaining a greater appreciation for the outdoors.

Learn more about Paddlesports Adventure Camp, Stand Up Paddleboard Camp and Whitewater Camp at Tumalocreek.com

How To Choose A Personal Floatation Device - PFD

Tumalo Creek Kayak and Canoe in Bend Oregon has the largest selection of personal floatation devices (PFDs) in Central Oregon. Are you looking to buy your own PFD, but overwhelmed by the choices? In this short video, expert whitewater kayakers and longtime Tumalo Creek employ Josh McKeown explains the ins and outs of PFDs and what to look for in the context of paddling types, price range and style. Tumalo Creek offers PFDs from Stohlquist, Kokatat, MTI, and Astral Buoyancy. We also have a great selection of SUP specific PFDs.

Tumalo Creek : a Special Place

Tumalo Creek is not just a source for a City's drinking water. It is a beautiful part of our landscape and an integral part of life in Central Oregon.

For more information about the $68 million SWIP which will drain Tumalo Creek and ratepayers dollars, please visit StoptheDrain.org.

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Bend PaddleBoard Challenge 2018

The 2018 Desert Orthopedics PaddleBoard Challenge takes place at Riverbend Park in Bend, Oregon and is free to watch. The event is co-presented by Standup Paddle Bend and Tumalo Creek Kayak and Canoe. Sue Fox, Director of all things SUP for the Subaru Outside Games and Tumalo Creek, is focused on making the SUP events welcoming to all styles of paddle enthusiast. “We are stoked to be part of the Subaru Outside Games and are building on the foundation of this event that will continue to evolve for decades to come.”

The event will be offering races for elite paddlers, recreationalists, beginners and kids. Tumalo Creek and Standup Bend will be building an atmosphere born around paddle culture: showcasing Tahitian dancers and offering equipment demos, tips and instruction. The Bend Paddleboard Challenge will have something for everyone.

San Juan Islands Kayaking Tour

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Embark on a San Juan Islands Kayak­ing Tour: truly a trip of a life­time! Learn sea nav­i­ga­tion, ocean spe­cific pad­dle tech­niques, effi­cient boat pack­ing and wilder­ness camp­ing skills... all while enjoy­ing the com­pany of friends and expert Tumalo Creek guides. This is the per­fect trip for those who have pro­gressed through our Basic Skills Kayak­ing and/or our Inter­me­di­ate Skills Kayak­ing pro­grams, and want to chal­lenge their com­pe­tence on the wide-open seas.  

We will enjoy camping-style gourmet meals, and enjoy sto­ries and songs around the camp­fire each evening. Dur­ing the days, expect to see an array of wildlife includ­ing orca whales, por­poise, sea otter, sea lions, har­bor seals and bald eagles. Mul­ti­ple days out on the water will give us the chance expe­ri­ence every­thing from rocky cliffs, warm sandy beaches, and thick island forests, with the back­drops of Mt. Baker and the Olympic Moun­tains in the distance.

Ray Atkeson Memorial Trail - Sparks Lake, Oregon

We had an awesome time hiking the Ray Atkeson Memorial Trail! This trail is an easy 2.5 mile loop, but can be done as a shorter loop with the short cut trail. The loop starts by going left at the trail head, through old lava flows and pine forest. There are peek-a-boo views of Mount Bachelor, South Sister and Broken Top along this side of the loop. Once the trail reaches the lake it's absolutely incredible! The color and clarity of Sparks Lake is unbelievable, with almost a tropical look to it. The views of the mountains at the end of the loop are spectacular!

The Ray Atkeson Memorial Trail is located just off of the Cascade Lakes Highway, about 25 miles west of Bend, Oregon. Sparks Lake is a perfect lake for kayaking, swimming, SUP, and has plenty of beaches for families and kids!

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Sahalie Falls, Koosah Falls, & Tamolitch Blue Pool 4/14/18

Gorgeous ~6 mile hike featuring Sahalie Falls, Koosah Falls, and the Tamolitch blue pool and falls located in the Willamette National Forest near Cascadia, Oregon. No parking pass required!
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Devils Lake Cascade Lakes Highway Near Bend Oregon

Devils Lake is located on the Cascade Lakes Highway in the Cascade Mountains right outside of Bend, Oregon. This was such a beautiful lake with amazing blue and green colors.

Getting to Devils Lake is really easy, you just drive on the Cascade Lakes Highway and you will eventually see Devils Lake (pretty hard to miss) and see the sign.

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Fishermen's Bend Recreation Site Slideshow

This is the preshow for the films that we play at the amphitheatre during the summer at Fishermen's Bend recreation site in Mill City Oregon. All these are photos taken at our park, for more information on events go to FaceBook-Unofficial Fishermen's Bend Recreation Site or call 503-897-2406 for information or reservations.

Beautiful Trail Hiking: South Sister Summit (Incredible!) Via Devils Lake Trailhead in 1080p

Some of the best views Oregon can offer! Amazingly beautiful trail hiking of south sister affords views of broken top mountain, bachelor mountain, middle and north sister, mount hood, and on clear days mount rainier and mount st helens. Also, You are able to see many lakes including Devils lake, Elk lake, Teardrop lake, Green lake and Morraine lake to name a few!

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Oregon's third-tallest mountain has a path to its top. Admittedly, the trail up 10,358-foot South Sister is exceedingly steep, long and rugged, but no technical climbing skills are required and the rewards are great.

From the summit - a broad, snowy crater with a small lake - you can see half the state. If this sounds too demanding, here's a secret: the loop to Moraine Lake, halfway up the mountain, is just as picturesque. This lower hike avoids the final trudge up cinder scree, yet still offers views 100 miles south to Mount McLoughlin. What's more, the weather's better here. The summit often generates its own little cloud, complete with whiteouts, wind, and a miniature blizzard.

Difficulty: The extremely difficult trail to the summit of South Sister gains a staggering 4,900 feet of elevation in 5.5 miles. The 6.8-mile loop to Moraine Lake is much shorter but it is still steep and difficult, gaining 2,000 feet of elevation.

Season: Open August to mid-October, but do not attempt the summit climb in anything but perfect weather. If there is a cloud on the summit, even on an otherwise sunny day, hikers could well encounter a blizzard whiteout at the top.

Getting There: Drive 28.5 miles west of Bend on the Cascade Lakes Highway. Beyond the Mount Bachelor Ski Area 6.5 miles, turn left at a Devils Lake Trailhead sign and park at the end of the campground loop.

Fees: A Northwest Forest Pass is required to park here. The pass costs $5 per day or $30 per season. It can be purchased at a ranger station, an outdoor store or at the trailhead fee box.

Teardrop Pool is the state's highest lake. Tips: From the Devils Lake Trailhead, start out on the South Sister Climbers Trail. This path crosses a footbridge over glassy Tyee Creek before crossing the highway. Then the trail promptly launches steeply uphill through a dense mountain hemlock forest. After 1.5 grueling, viewless miles, the path emerges from the forest at the edge of a vast, sandy plateau. South Sister and Broken Top loom ahead. Signs at a 4-way trail junction indicate Moraine Lake is to the right, but to take the recommended loop to Moraine Lake, follow the South Sister pointer straight ahead.

This portion of the hike is a lark-strolling up the open tableland, admiring views of a dozen mountains and lakes. Wind-gnarled trees pose in occasional clusters. Scraggly, red-leaved dogbane plants dot the sand. At one point the trail splits, but the forks soon rejoin.

At the upper end of Moraine Lake's valley a side trail to the right dives down into the canyon. If you're taking the Moraine Lake loop, turn right and descend this steep, slippery trail. Use caution (and your hands) on the first, rugged 100-foot section of this path.

To complete the Moraine Lake loop, hike to the far side of the lake and follow the trail up the ridge to the right. The climbers' trail back to Devils Lake is 0.8 mile beyond. If you're backpacking, note that tents near Moraine Lake are allowed only at sites designated by a post. Campfires are banned.

If you're climbing South Sister, however, go straight at the junction at the upper end of Moraine Lake's valley. The next 1.2 miles steepen drastically to a resting point in a sandy saddle - the current terminal moraine of Lewis Glacier, overlooking a small green cirque lake. A climbers' trail from Green Lakes joins here on the right. The route to the summit heads up the ridge to the left.

After another 0.7 mile you'll crest the lip of South Sister's broad crater. Follow the rim right 0.4 mile to the summit, a rocky crest with a benchmark. Bend, Sisters and Redmond are clearly visible. To the north, the green Chambers Lakes dot the barren, glacial landscape below Middle Sister.

Geology: The Three Sisters formed within the past 100,000 years as part of the High Cascades, a string of similar volcanoes that extends from California to British Columbia.

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South Sister is home to 8 Glaciers, one of which is the largest known glacier in the state of Oregon. That one being Prouty Glacier, which covers about 1.1 square kilometers

Other glaciers on South Sister are:
Carver Glacier Clark Glacier Eugene Glacier - Which now covers an area of about 0.09 square kilometers. Irving Glacier Lewis Glacier - Which now covers an area of about 0.3 square kilometers. Lost Creek Glacier Prouty Glacier (as previously mentioned) Skinner Glacier