Washington River Rafting
River and Trail Outfitters
River and Trail Outfitters is a complete four-season, full-service outfitter with year-round outdoor activities, including rafting, canoeing, kayaking, sea kayaking, hiking, tubing and cross-country skiing. They offer lessons, rentals, sales and transportation in an area rich in history and wildlife only an hour's drive from the Washington, D.C. or Baltimore beltways. Appalachian Trail and C&O Canal through-hikers are always welcome. River and Trail Outfitters is an authorized dealer for Dagger, Perception, Wilderness Systems and Mohawk equipment. Visit their website at www.rivertrail.com ... [Read More]
Water (Hydropower) Energy
Meanwhile, the reservoirs or lakes are used for boating and fishing, and often the rivers beyond the dams provide opportunities for whitewater rafting and kayaking. Hoover Dam, a hydroelectric facility completed in 1936 on the Colorado River between Arizona and Nevada, created Lake Mead, a 110-mile-long national recreational area that offers water sports and fishing in a desert setting. ... Mechanical energy is derived by directing, harnessing, or channeling moving water. The amount of available energy in moving water is determined by its flow or fall . Swiftly flowing water in a big river, like the Columbia River along the border between Oregon and Washington, carries a great deal of energy in its flow. So, too, with water descending rapidly from a very high point, like Niagara Falls in New York. In either instance, the water flows through a pipe, or penstock , then pushes against and turns blades in a turbine to spin a generator to produce electricity. In a run-of-the-river system , the force of the current applies the needed pressure, while in a storage system , water is accumulated in reservoirs created by dams, then released when the demand for electricity is high. ... [Read More]
Rivers, Trails & Conservation Program
A major river on the Olympic Peninsula. The upper portion is a pristine mountain river on unroaded national park land, with steep gradients, cascades, falls, and rapids. The lower river is slower, wider and meanders through coastal forest with scattered agricultural and recreation development. Outstanding anadromous fishery. Recreational boating on lower river. Excellent water quality, although clay banks along lower river cause some discoloration. Important habitat for wildlife, including elk and bald eagles. ... [Read More]
Flaming Geyser State Park (page 1 of 2)
Flaming Geyser State Park is a 480-acre day-use park with more than three miles of freshwater shoreline on the Green River. The park's most unique feature is its "geysers" (methane seeps). Park activities include whitewater rafting, tubing, and model airplane flying. ... The Green River is popular for innertubing and other summer activities. There is an area for remote-control model-airplane flying. The picnic area accommodates groups of up to 400 people. ... [Read More]
BLM 2003 Public Rewards from Public Lands - Oregon/Washington
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, and BLM in Oregon and Washington have developed a boater pass system for the river. These passes are available via the Internet or through numerous vendors. Individuals can obtain information about recreation opportunities along the Lower Deschutes River and reserve, purchase, or cancel a boater pass. The boater pass or limited entry permit also allows these agencies to collect data about specific river use and monitor conditions throughout the season to ensure that the goals of the river management plan are being upheld. ... [Read More]
Yukon - Charley Rivers National Preserve - Activities
The Visitor Center at the Eagle Field Office offers exhibits depicting the area, history, and ecology of Yukon-Charley Rivers. Visitors can enjoy a short video presentation on the preserve as well as area specific videos during normal visitor hours. Scheduled nature hikes, talks, and campfire programs are posted at the Visitor Center and at the nearby BLM campground. There are currently seven public use cabins located within the preserve. The cabins are along the Yukon River and its tributaries; located at Nation Bluff, Glenn Creek, Washington Creek, Kandik River mouth, and three cabins in the Coal Creek area. These cabins are available on a first come, first served basis. Rafting, kayaking and canoeing are popular on the Yukon River. Power boats are also permitted; however, personal watercraft such as jet skis are not. Many people start in Eagle and end in Circle, either arranging to be picked up, or to be flown back to Eagle. Longer trips, from Dawson or Whitehorse to the lower Yukon ... [Read More]
City of Des Moines, Washington - Departments - Parks and Rec - Enrichment Programs
is essentially a relaxing calm water float and devoted to scenery so magnificent it earned a place in the National Wild and Scenic River System. Wildlife is often seen along the banks. The tranquility is shattered for one-quarter mile by an easy section of fun-filled Class III whitewater. After that, enjoy the peace and quiet and undisturbed natural beauty. Experienced guides steer professional quality paddle rafts. A fantastic buffet lunch is included. Join us! ... [Read More]
Washington Department of Ecology - 2005 Drought
Everyone in Washington is directly or indirectly affected by a drought. A drought can result in farms and manufacturing plant workers losing their jobs and farmers not being able to plant crops. A drought also can spell disaster for recreational companies that use water (e.g., swimming pool providers, water parks and river-rafting companies). This can also affect landscaping and nursery businesses if people are concerned about not being able to water their plants. ... [Read More]
WDFW Wildlife Research: Skagit River Bald Eagle Project
is one of the key wintering areas for bald eagles in the Pacific Northwest, with as many as 500 eagles found on the upper reaches within the Skagit Wild and Scenic River System (SW&SRS). The river is also popular for sport fishing, rafting, and bird watching. Because a relatively large eagle population uses the river in winter, the U.S. Forest Service, which oversees management of the SW&SRS, has proposed closing portions of the river to surface water use during morning hours to reduce human impacts on bald eagles. ... [Read More]
Kanaskat-Palmer State Park (page 1 of 2)
Kanaskat-Palmer State Park is a 320-acre camping park on a small, low plateau in a natural forest setting. The park has two miles of shorelines on the Green River. Boat and raft launching is by hand only. River rafting and kayaking down the Green River Gorge is for expert-level enthusiasts only. Shoreline activities include nature appreciation, trout fishing and picnicking. ... Whitewater rafting is available. There is no boat-launch fee for this activity. ... [Read More]
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