One paddler recently shared their heartwarming story. Participating in the Holiday Lights Paddle Parade on the Deschutes River! It’s a beautiful reminder of how this unique event, supported by Tumalo […]
River Stories
Trip Report: Spring Rafting the Owyhee River
Visit PageApril 4, 2024 – 11:59 am
For tranquility and adventure, raft eastern Oregon’s Owyhee River in the early season to catch the spring runoff and beat the crowds. Embarking on an early-season rafting trip down the Owyhee […]
Also posted in Camping, Whitewater Adventures
Frisky Ripples: Post Bend Paddleboard Challenge
Visit PageJuly 13, 2017 – 5:33 pm
Earlier in the month I posted about the Bend SUP Challenge and the irony that I was this year’s race director. I based my post on the fact that I’m […]
John Day River Trip Whitewater SUP
Visit PageJune 8, 2017 – 4:15 pm
What I really want to say here is “definitely don’t go on the John Day river”. I want to write that because I don’t want a bunch of extra people […]
Also posted in Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP)
Frisky Ripples: Popina Swimwear, Gear Review
Visit PageMay 23, 2017 – 8:20 am
My interests typically revolve around outdoor activities and as I’ve previously written, I really enjoy getting on the water to paddle. So when it comes to shopping I rank that […]
Also posted in Gear Reviews
Frisky Ripples: Whitewater Standup Paddleboard clinic
Visit PageApril 30, 2017 – 3:00 pm
I introduced myself last month as a gal who enjoys outdoor activities (especially paddling), but without expert skills or “badassery”. When I think of women who DO possess those next […]
Also posted in Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP), Whitewater Adventures
Frisky Ripples: Diary of a Central Oregon paddleboarder
Visit PageApril 23, 2017 – 3:44 pm
I’m not going to lie…when I considered contributing to our blog, I was both really excited and slightly terrified. On one hand, I love writing and sharing my passion for […]
Also posted in Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP)
John Hise runs the Middle Fork of the Salmon
Visit PageSeptember 1, 2011 – 9:17 am
Most of Tumalo Creek’s customers know a love John as a knowledgeable and avid boater who knows every product in the store. He’ll always will go out of his way […]
Jen Kjellesvik: Women of Many Waters
Visit PageJune 12, 2011 – 5:28 pm
Jen has taught for Tumalo Creek for the past two summers. The story below was written by Laurel Brauns and originally appeared in Central Oregon Magazine: Jen Kjellesvik has spent […]
David Kinker – Makes Art to get you out on the water.
Visit PageApril 4, 2011 – 9:15 am
Kinker is a Bend legend: he one of the most well respected kayakers and rafters in the boating community and is also an incredible visual artist. You may have seen […]
