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River Runner Blog
A lot of the content we develop is for members only and shared through our newsletter Cascade Currents. If you haven’t already joined, we strongly encourage you to become a member of the Lower Columbia Canoe Club!
Our emphasis on safety and knowledge of local runs are defining characteristics of the LCCC. As such, we’ll occasionally post safety articles that originally ran in Cascade Currents, or trip reports on local runs, here on our Blog.
A New Approach to River Signals
Safety Chair Teresa Gryder discusses the fact that club paddlers often do not see her signals, and how to correct this problem.
The Small World of the Takeout
Member Nick Console reflects on how the friends we make on the river can show up anywhere on the globe.
Boat Smith 2026
In this Trip Report about BoatSmith 2026, Member Rachel Mulholland reminisces about how she got into paddling and how she found friends and joy camping at the Smith River. Links in the article go to Rachel’s headcam videos of the river.
No permit? No problem!
Member Bill Brock suggests that if we don’t get a permit from recreation.gov, we can go paddling in North Idaho where there are some beautiful big rivers that do not require permits.
Let’s Paddle Friendly Creeks
Member John Saltveit says not all creekin’ is gnarly; sometimes it’s chill and lovely. He knows several gentle creeks in our area and is happy to show them to us. Usually for a small stream to run big enough for paddlIng, it has to RAIN.
On gauges: How do they do that?
Member Mark Taratoot examines U.S. gauging systems and how it’s all done. What’s the difference between stage and flow?
Escaping life’s cares on Upper Priest Lake
Member Bill Brock gives us the details on a delightful paddling trip to Priest Lake.
How to Survive a Big Club Trip
Courtney Wilton reflects on leading large club groups, after having led a trip a week on the White Salmon all summer and co-led a couple of larger groups in the fall.
the LCCC Canoe Library
The LCCC has a stash of great canoes that members can borrow! You don’t have to drive your old boat across the country. If you want your new boat, you’ll have to bring it.
Trip Report: Murtle Lake, BC
Member Dennis Pennell continues to explore the wilder places in the Pacific Northwest.