In this missive Meg Waller gives some of the reasons that Beavers are so important for the wild lands and wild waters that we love. Meg is the restoration manager for a local organization called Bark, and is working to support Beavers populations in our national forests on Mount Hood.

Inuit seal hunters in northern seas built kayaks and developed survival and hunting skills on cold seas over many generations. Young seal hunters were required to demonstrate their skill at righting the boat in many ways before they were allowed to go on a hunt. The skill of righting the boat that they developed has been named for them, but to them, the name we have used is a racist slur. Jill Marshall, geologist, suggests that we replace the E-word with a new name.

LCCC Safety Chair Chris Meinke dissects a rough day on the Molalla, with many lessons learned.

Teresa was lucky enough to get two August laps on the lovely Wild & Scenic Rogue, and here are a few photos and observations.

Member Dennis Pennell and his intrepid buddies made a trip to the far north with packrafts and discovered a land of fantastical landscapes and bears--not to mention a wild river.

A crew of longtime LCCC members know to run the Grande Ronde after it's too low for rafts. Here is what you need to know!

Cyn Taylor shares this eloquent report about her rough experience on the Tatshenshini River. The section they ran runs through the world's largest wilderness starting in British Columbia and ending at Dry Bay in Alaska.

Denny Egner went on a big adventure to the Far North in July 2024, and here are some of the things he learned.

A recent drowning on the Willamette River brings home painful lessons about tying yourself to your boat (don’t) and wearing a life jacket (do).

Justin and Mike paddled the Lower Owyhee in IK’s with their sons, enjoying great wilderness and comfortable company. This river deserves expanded protection.