The launch from the dock at Alder Creek Canoe and Kayak.
Osprey nest on the Columbia River.
A view of Hayden Island.
Enjoying the the open water of the Columbia River.
A beach break on the way to Lemon Island.
A picturesque view of traffic on the Columbia River.
A welcome landing on Lemon Island.
Our chosen spot to camp for the night.
The flood plain between Lemon Island and Government Island.
The I-205 bridge.
Settling in for the evening on Lemon Island.
Sunset over Portland and the Columbia River from Lemon Island.
Looking east and upstream toward the I-205 bridge from Lemon Island.
Camping on Lemon Island with Portland International Airport in the distance.
The downstream return paddle.
Whimsical signage at a riverside store.