We took our first kayak trip at Beaver Creek, part of the Brian Booth State Park near Newport. The boat ramp is decent, with adequate parking and a single outhouse. We got to take the kayaks down from the truck rack for the first time, which I hope will get easier. But once we were in the water, it was glorious.
Beaver Creek is just off Hwy 101 across from Ona Beach, and we were able to paddle/pedal far enough to actually see the ocean before it became too shallow. On the way, we were treated to plenty of ducks with ducklings, and someone playing the flute on the river bank. Although there were quite a few people around, once we were on the river, we all spread out and it didn't seem crowded at all. The stretch from the boat ramp to the ocean view is very short.
After viewing the ocean, we turned around and headed up the creek, luckily, we had our paddles. The scenery is beautiful, and the sound of birds were constant. Fish were jumping, ducks eating, birds flying, and dragonflies busy doing their thing. This upriver stretch goes on for quite a ways. We finally turned around after almost 2 hours on the water. It was easy to lose track of time.
Our maiden voyage was awesome, except for my sunburn. The kayaks worked perfectly, as did the rack, and the kayak trolley. We switched off pedaling and paddling during the trip, which kept me from getting too tired. One lesson learned is that the longer you are on the water, the more likely you are to need a bathroom break.
We were also able to share this trip with Ross and Cathy, who have their own kayaks, which are a bit more maneuverable, and a lot lighter. All in all, I definately recommend Beaver Creek to any paddle boarders or kayakers out there.
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