Now it's dad's turn to kayak on the Columbia

June 14, 2007

Due to the success and popularity of their annual Mother's Day kayak tour, Skamokawa Center will be offering a special Father's Day tour on June 17.

They will use some of the biggest tidal changes of the year to navigate down from Skamokawa to Pillar Rock and back along the Columbia north shore. On the shore directly opposite Pillar Rock is the site where Lewis and Clark camped the night of November 7, 1805. There Clark wrote, "Great joy in camp we are in view of the Ocian, this great Pacific Ocean which we been So long anxious to See."

The rock itself is a famous landmark, a pillar of basalt rising from the 40-foot deep channel.

Special pricing is available for this tour. Fathers can paddle for $60, people with their fathers for $70. In addition, Wahkiakum County residents will receive an additional $15 per person discount. All necessary equipment and sack lunches are provided, as well as instruction in necessary kayaking skills.

Beginners are welcome in doubles. For more information, visit http://www.skamokaw-akayak.com/1-tours/fathersday.htm, or call Carla at 360-795-8300 or toll free at 888-920-2777.

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