Northwest Salmon Derby Angles into High Gear The Northwest Salmon Derby Series has nearly a dozen more derbies coming up this summer so consider heading out to try and catch the “big one.” – the Grand Prize – a Riverhawk 21! Presented by Allstate Boat Insurance and Northwest GMC Dealers, is a fishing promotion program […]
When you think Salmon fishing, you may think of crusty curmudgeon’s in raingear. But more and more, you’re seeing women come into their own in the sport. Driving the boat, running gear, landing and netting…the ladies of today can do it all. It’s great to see, as the more people who are involved in sportfishing, […]
Increasing participation in recreational boating is NMTA’s mission. I like to say we want “more boaters tomorrow then there are today.” We want people young and old all over the northwest to wake up each morning and say “I want to go boating.” The Seattle Boat Show is our number one boating promotion, but eleven […]
Take Simple Steps to Boat ‘Green’ With summer upon us marinas prepare for peak boating season around the country, now’s the time for boaters to gear up to ‘be green’ this summer. Choosing to be a responsible conservationist on the water not only positively impacts the environment, but can have a similar impact on your […]
ActiveLifestylesNW.com invites you to explore our Great Northwest trails. Here are three of our favorite Northwest hikes: Catherine Creek Interpretive Trail, located in Washington the east end of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, is the ideal place to walk your dog while viewing spectacular gorge scenery. For Columbia River views, hike the one-mile […]
Coos Bay, Oregon offers boaters deep-water port with fishing village appeal By Leslee Jaquette When I asked Charleston Marina Manager Aaron Simons why Coos Bay, Oregon is a great stop for boaters, he didn’t hesitate, “It’s got one of the best bars on the West Coast.” When I snickered, he politely set me straight. “Not […]
Portland, OR –Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) and the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) announce a major new biking and walking path along the Columbia Slough in north Portland. The Columbia Slough Trail, between N. Denver and Vancouver avenues, is now open for use. The paved path, more than a mile in length, is […]
After answering some questions about what kind of activities and commitment we wanted to make to watersports, such as did we want to paddle on a lake or go camping, we arrived at some initial conclusions. We pretty quickly decided that canoeing was probably not for us, neither of us was keen on kneeling in […]
VANCOUVER, Wash. – The Parks Foundation of Clark County is pleased to announce the expansion of its Nature Explore Club to include three new partners: Vancouver Summer Adventure, the US Forest Service, and Kiwanis Camp Wa-Ri-Ki. “This partnership will allow us to better serve the community in providing opportunities for families to get their […]
Anticipation is building among teen riders participating in this summer’s cross-country JettRide to benefit The Jett Foundation, an organization that raises funds and awareness for boys with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Duchenne is the #1 genetic killer of children in the world with no approved treatment. The JettRide journey begins on June 15 in Astoria, OR […]
