Hello All!

Just returned from a dry kayaking trip in the area of my article below:

Touring Gifford Pinchot National Forest
A route outlining seven major sites in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest from Woodland to Carson, Washington. A very popular loop among local residents, motorcyclists, mountain bikers, watersport enthusiasts, hikers, and visitors. Highly recommended!

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art56970.asp


Swift Reservoir was the emptiest I've ever seen it. It will be filled for Memorial weekend. As a result, we didn't kayak, but we visited the other sights in the area.

As a bonus, an outfitter in the Columbia Gorge, (Stevenson, Washington) was letting people tryout surf skis and outriggers. What a treat! And a new experience.

What new experiences have you tried lately? Let us know in the forum:

http://forums.bellaonline.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=postlist&Board=61


Denise J. Hoffman, West Coast Travel Editor
http://westcoasttravel.bellaonline.com

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